The Preston Pirates secured a commanding 60-47 victory over Stratford in a heated basketball matchup on Feb. 14. The game was a tale of two halves, with the Pirates pulling away late to seal the win. ...

Congratulations to the Dewar basketball program, who will advance to the next round of playoffs after a pair of District wins. The Dargons defeated Depew 60-28, while the Lady Dragons defeated Drumrig...

Congratulations to the Twin Hills School Hornets and Coach Koby Love after their wins garnered them the Oklahoma Rural Elementary Schools (ORES) State Championship.

The Preston girls basketball team took the court with energy and determination, ready to face off against a tough Stratford squad in District action last week. From the opening tip, both teams showed ...

In this installment of our “Meet Your Officers” series, we introduce Chief Deputy Robert Heath of the Okmulgee County Sheriff ’s Office (OCSO). With over 25 years in law enforcement, Chief Heath has a...

The Okmulgee County Specialty Court has dedicated a memorial plaque in honor of Judge Duane Woodliff, the founding judge of the program, as a tribute to his enduring legacy of compassion, service, and...

Beggs City Council met Feb. 10 and voted not to amend a mobile home ordinance, while voting to table further discussion regarding an ongoing street maintenance issue, and approve purchasing trauma bag...

Voters across Okmulgee County cast their ballots on Feb. 11, deciding key races and propositions for county commissioner, city council and school board positions, as well as school bond measures. Belo...

The Okmulgee School Board of Education held its regular meeting Tuesday, addressing the recent fire at the primary school, planned stadium renovations and the hiring of coaches for the next academic y...

As the state of Oklahoma approaches the 30th anniversary of the tragic April 19, 1995, bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, a meaningful initiative is bringing remembranc...

Patrons Bank has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2024 honor by Oklahoma Top Workplaces for the second year in a row. This list is based solely on employee feedback through a third-party survey administe...

In this day and age where love stories often seem fleeting, the bond between Luther Ray and Yvonne Sowder stands as a reflection of what enduring devotion means. Married for an incredible 65 years, th...

God delivered the Israelites from Egyptian bondage under the leadership of Moses, and they came to Kadesh-Barnea approaching entry into Canaan Land. There God instructed Moses to send one man from eac...

At Hope House in Okmulgee, a quiet yet powerful transformation is taking place. Women who have struggled with addiction, trauma, and loss are finding new life through Anchor of Hope Ministries. Among ...

The Morris Public School Board of Education held its regular meeting on Monday. All items on the consent agenda were approved, including the minutes from the Jan. 13 meeting and monthly financial repo...

Henryetta Church of God, 202 W. Gentry in Henryetta, will host a special concert Sunday, Feb. 23, at 10 a.m. Chapter 2, featuring Jim and Karol Miller, will perform.

A community gathering filled with delicious food, meaningful discussions, and heartfelt tributes is set to take place on Friday, Feb. 28, from 4 to 7 p.m. as the “Raise the Hut” Restoration Committee ...

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The Lions Clubs of Oklahoma’s District 3-E gathered in Okmulgee for their Midwinter Convention on Feb. 8 at First Baptist Church, located at 311 W. 5th Street. This annual event served as a celebratio...

April 19, 1961 - February 9, 2025 Michael Wayne Knox, Sr., a United States Army Veteran, 63, died February 9, 2025, in Okmulgee with his family near his side. Funeral service will be held Thursday, Fe...