As Teacher Appreciation Week begins, registration is now open for Oklahoma’s fifth grade teachers to sign up for their class to participate in the award-winning Kid Governor program. Teachers can regi...

A big thank you to Lori Fullbright for coming to Okmulgee to put on the Personal Safety Class for our community. On behalf of the Okmulgee Police Department, the Okmulgee County Sheriff’s Office and t...

DEAR ABBY: The woman I’ve been married to for the last 10 years is spending her time away from home. She isn’t seeing another man or hanging out in bars. She leaves at any time of the day and goes to ...

In 1983, advocates from across our state saw the need for an organization to “raise awareness, take action, and support policy for the health, safety and well-being of Oklahoma’s children” through out...

We’re now in the final month of the 2025 legislative session. We’re also in the most dangerous period for severe weather in Oklahoma. April’s flooding and tornadoes came with a heavy price, with seven...

May 14, at 8:30 a.m. at the Jim Waller Sports Complex in Preston. The registration fee is $25 and all participants will receive popsicles at lunch. Visit www.prestonps. com to register. May 15 Okmulge...

Revelation 3:12 - I will make those who are victorious pillars in the temple of my God, and they will never leave it. I will write on them the name of my God and the name of the city of my God, the ne...

“I think God can be everywhere because he can look at everybody from the sky,” says Kate. “God has angels everywhere to help him be everywhere,” says Emilee, 8. Friends, I believe you’re trying to con...

Sometimes we look around us and we wonder if commitment has become one of those lost virtues. Most of us remember the statement, “There was a time when a man’s word was his bond.” It seems “back in th...

Leaders at Oklahoma’s mental health agency have told lawmakers the cash crunch is so severe, the agency may have trouble meeting its payroll obligations this month. The Department of Mental Health and...

The Dewar Dragons delivered a statement victory Saturday afternoon, crushing the Laverne Tigers 19-1 behind an explosive offensive performance led by Peyton Kilhoffer and Braelin Lewis. Kilhoffer hit ...

The Henryetta Lady Knights are headed to the State Tournament after they finished as a close runner up to Riverfield Monday in the Regional Tournament in Tulsa. 1s Abbi Dodge and 2s Connie Dong each p...

The Beggs Varsity Golden Demons continued their impressive spring campaign with dominant back-toback wins over Tishomingo and Kiefer, showcasing a balanced combination of power at the plate, sharp pit...

It’s a good time to be a Pirate in Preston. Both the Preston Lady Pirates slowpitch softball team and the Preston Pirates baseball squad delivered commanding postseason performances on Thursday, punch...

Dewar Blanks Wright City in 6-0 shutout A steady offensive build and a dominant performance in the circle by Cali Thomason propelled the Dewar Lady Dragons to a 6-0 win over Wright City LadyJax on Mon...

Prep Nation recently announced its 2025 Spring Baseball All State Selections. Congratulations to the following county athletes: Class 2A (Top 16) • Kaden Dean, Preston - OF/P • Hunter McElhannon, Pres...

The 2025 OSSAA 1A4A Regional Track Meet, held Saturday, May 3, at McAlester High School, featured strong performances from athletes across the state, including a standout showing from Wilson High Scho...

It was a weekend filled with standout performances, high-scoring games and hard-fought battles for several Okmulgee County baseball and softball teams. The Henryetta Knights faced off against the Jone...

Okmulgee County schools made a determined showing at the 2025 OSSAA Class 2A and 3A Regional Track Meet held in Atoka on May 3, with athletes from Henryetta and Dewar posting strong finishes, earning ...