What started as a deep deficit turned into a dazzling comeback for the Beggs Golden Demons, who scored 10 runs in a stunning sixth inning to defeat Spiro 14-7 on Tuesday. Trailing 7-4 heading into the...

The Morris High School family is extremely proud as several standout seniors signed letters of intent to continue their athletic and academic journeys at the collegiate level. Surrounded by family, te...

Despite building a commanding 12-run lead early, the Okmulgee Varsity Bulldogs were stunned by Millwood in a dramatic 19-16 loss Tuesday. The Bulldogs led 14-2 by the top of the fourth, fueled by a hu...

The Beggs Golden Demons baseball teams had a busy and eventful stretch of games, with both the high school and junior high squads showcasing grit, growth and flashes of dominance on the diamond. --- G...

STAFF WRITER Bulldogs fall in extras A walk in the eighth inning spoiled an otherwise valiant effort by the Okmulgee Bulldogs in an 8-7 loss to Millwood on Tuesday. Jax Finch was a bright spot, going ...

The Hilldale High School Track Meet on April 11 drew top athletes from across eastern Oklahoma, but it was Wilson’s athletes who made a bold impression amidst tough competition. Reese Herring, a stand...

The Okmulgee Lady Bulldogs encountered backto- back challenges in their recent softball outings, falling to both the Mounds Lady Eagles and the Wilson Lady Tigers. In Friday’s game against Mounds, the...

The Preston Pirates baseball and softball teams hit the diamond last week with a packed slate of games, showing flashes of promise despite tough losses for the boys and a dominant shutout win by the g...

Despite a three-hit performance from Talee Zackery, the Morris Lady Eagles came up just short in a 9-8 road loss to the Holdenville Lady Wolverines on Monday. Zackery was red-hot at the plate, going 3...

The Preston High School track team brought grit and determination to the 2025 Oklahoma Union High School Track and Field Meet on April 14, earning points in multiple relays and sprints while gaining v...

The Darold Ritchie Invitational held at Bristow High School on April 11 brought together a strong field of high school track teams, and the squads from Beggs and Dewar made notable showings across mul...

The Henryetta Knights gave fans a thrilling showdown on Tuesday but ultimately fell 9-7 to the Bethel Varsity Wildcats in a back-and-forth contest that saw both teams exchange momentum throughout the ...

The Okmulgee Bulldogs made a solid showing at the 2025 Skippy Smith Relays held April 10 at Idabel High School, racking up points in both boys and girls divisions against a competitive field of southe...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners approved the only bid received for repairs near the Dentonville Road Bridge. Bid #3 for Erosion Control/ Embankment Repair was awarded for $171,050 to Adam T...

Okmulgee Public Schools is beaming with pride as one of its own, Candi Padfield, has been named a finalist for the prestigious Jonathan Tinney Special Education Merit Award - a top honor presented dur...

Voters within the Okmulgee Public School District will head to the polls on June 10, to fill a vacant seat on the board of education. The OPS board officially approved a resolution on April 8, calling...

Get ready, Okmulgee, because the fur is about to fly, the paws are about to prance and the Force is about to be very, very adorable. On Sunday, May 4, from 5-7 p.m., Jim Newport Memorial Park (Pocket ...

As Easter approaches, families across Okmulgee County are invited to celebrate with a series of festive community events, from sunrise services to fun-filled egg hunts. Here’s a roundup of what’s happ...

Please be advised that all City Hall offices and Public Works operations will be closed Friday, April 18, in observance of the holiday. Emergency service operations, police and fire departments, will ...

Graduation is just around the corner, and a group of seven Beggs High School students recently enjoyed a special lunch. The Class of 2025 Distinguished Graduates were honored for their high school aca...