I heard this story. It’s about a guy who was raised in the Appalachian Mountains. He had never worn shoes in his life. He wore overalls or tattered blue jeans. He married a girl just like him. He was ...

Each year around this time, schools across the country celebrate Dr. Seuss Week, a joyful reminder of the importance of reading. Classrooms fill with colorful hats, rhyming stories and the whimsical w...

A thirst for a life lived in God had spurred several of the men to head off for their out-of-doors community time. A time especially marked by sampling individual communion - where God could enjoy eac...

For the past few weeks, we have been focusing on the glorious fact that God knows everything about us, and we have observed that He cares about everything that comes into our lives. God’s greatest des...

• Okmulgee city commissioners reviewed two proposals for constructing the new Lake Okmulgee reservoir, which would require an additional bond issue of $255,000. Commissioner W.E. Carpenter favored the...

“A good friend of mine, who built his fortune out of dirt, said something a few years back that made a lasting impression on my life. I was telling my friend about all my troubles - which to me seemed...

Lunch: Tangerine Chicken, Fried Rice, Broccoli Tuesday: Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza, Applesauce Lunch: Enchiladas, Refried Beans, Mixed Fruit Wednesday: Breakfast: Fiesta Egg Skillet, Toast, Jelly, Mix...

10:15 a.m. - 10000 Block 251st St. - RP advised of a burglary resulting in a stolen griddle and broken equipment. 10:33 a.m. - 5700 Block Frankfort Dr. - RP advised she was at her friend’s house check...

CF-2026-00035 02/26/2026 State of Oklahoma vs. Carnagey, Blayden Paul Pattern of Criminal Offenses CF-2026-00036 02/27/2026 State of Oklahoma vs. Brinkley, Lily Prisoner Placing Body Fluid on Governme...

The Henryetta Knights used timely hitting and aggressive base running to rally late and defeat the Chandler Lions 5-3 Monday in a tightly contested high school baseball matchup. With the game tied ent...

The Beggs Golden Demons opened their season Monday, under new Head Coach Cody Pair, defeating the Checotah Wildcats 4-1 on their home field to start the year 1-0. After two scoreless innings, Beggs fo...

Several county middle school powerlifting teams competed at Regionals, bringing home a variety of medals to Henryetta, Morris and Dewar. --- HMS powerlifters make statement Coach Adler and the Henryet...

A former Okmulgee County student has earned one of the state’s top football honors after a standout senior season on the gridiron. Hunter Smith, a member of the Sallisaw Black Diamonds football team a...

The Beggs JH Lady Demons made an emphatic statement in their season opener on Tuesday, overpowering the Okmulgee JH Lady Bulldogs 25-6 at home. From the first pitch, Beggs showcased an offensive firep...

The Beggs JH Demons opened their season Monday afternoon on the road, falling 11-1 to the Checotah Wildcats in a four-inning contest. Checotah struck first with a run in the bottom of the first inning...

Dewar Public Schools is embarking on a project to honor its athletic history by collecting photos of all All-State players from all sports. The collected photos will be displayed in new trophy cases i...

With wildfire season already impacting Okmulgee County and new emergency alert systems on the horizon, the Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners tackled a packed agenda Monday morning that ran...

Students from Okmulgee and Beggs are being recognized for their thoughtful reflections on patriotism after earning top honors in the 2025-26 Veterans of Foreign Wars essay competitions. Members of Vet...

Residents of the City of Okmulgee will have several opportunities in 2026 to dispose of unwanted household trash at no cost, thanks to a series of Free Trash-Off Days scheduled at the Okmulgee Municip...

Okmulgee County residents are invited to attend the upcoming Legislative Forums this Friday. Representatives Scott Fetgatter and Chris Banning, along with Senator Bryan Logan, will share with constitu...