Congratulations to Dewar baseball player Luke Hankins, who signed to play ball for the Rose State Raiders this week.

Congratulation to Dewar High School’s Skylar Phillips for reaching the 1,000-point milestone as a Lady Dragon basketball player.

Eleven Morris powerlifters participated at the Checotah High School Powerlifting Meet on Wednesday. The lifters brought home three medals and placed 3rd overall. Top 10 finishers were Justin Enblom (1...

The Morris Junior High wrestling team recently competed in a meet at Checotah. Top 10 finishers included Paige Hall (1st), Lane Boatner (1st), Jaxon Selvidge (1st), Hunter George (2nd), Austyn Brill (...

The Morris Eagles and Lady Eagles split a contest against Eufaula Tuesday. Pictured are some of the players during the road matchup.

The Wilson Tigers and Lady Tigers decimated the Mason Eagles this Tuesday. Pictured is some of the action from the home-game victories.

Students, faculty, fellow administrators and members of the Okmulgee community have been vocal in their support - and concern - after learning that the position of Okmulgee High School Principal Amand...

The Okmulgee Public Schools Board approved a resignation agreement for Superintendent Clay Vinyard, effective June 30, 2025. Until then, Vinyard will be on administrative leave, with Assistant Superin...

Last June, I arrived in Okmulgee full of hope and excitement, anxious to begin this new journey. I instantly fell in love with what I considered my new hometown. I might sleep down the road a ways, bu...

Older adults in Okmulgee County looking to improve their strength, flexibility and balance have an opportunity to participate in the Stay Strong, Stay Healthy program, an eightweek resistance training...

Early voting begins tomorrow for the Feb. 11 election, which will feature the Okmulgee Councilmember at Large race (Mayor). On the ballot are Mickey Baldwin, who is seeking to retain his post, and his...

A multi-vehicle collision that occurred on the morning of Jan. 15 in Okmulgee County has resulted in the death of a Bixby woman, authorities confirmed. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP), ...

The Okmulgee County Election Board will hold special hours Feb. 6-7 to accommodate voters, according to Secretary Ashley Carnes. During those dates, the County Election Board office will be open for e...

As the Okmulgee County Spring Livestock Show is underway starting today, the Okmulgee County Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers will once again hold a Pancake Breakfast Saturday, Feb. 8, from 7-9:30...

The Well Done Foundation (WDF), a national nonprofit committed to combating climate change by plugging abandoned oil and gas wells, has partnered with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and We...

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Cody Lynn Lusk, 34, of Henryetta, entered a guilty plea to one count of Burglary in the First Degree in Indian C...

Members of the American Legion from Okmulgee were among the attendees at the Department of Oklahoma American Legion Mid-Winter Conference, held Jan. 16-18 at the Armed Forces Reserve Center in Norman....

A much-needed work day is scheduled at the Okmulgee County Community Garden for members and friends Saturday, Feb. 8. All garden members are encouraged to bring tools and equipment, as the garden is i...

Kanokie Coffeehouse in Beggs will host a Meet the Legislator event with Rep. Scott Fetgatter the first Friday of each month through May at 1 p.m. The public is invited to attend to hear what is happen...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 You’re in the mood to get things done this week, Aries. Your ambition is fueled and it is the perfect time to take charge and tackle overdue projects. Be careful not to rush thin...