“Christmas is a birthday party,” says Ashley, age 11. “It’s Jesus’ birthday. At my church, we get a big birthday cake for Jesus.” Ashley, you’ve got it right. Christmas is party time. It’s time to cel...

The Preston High School boys basketball team secured a decisive 60-41 victory over Eufaula on Dec. 17. The first quarter saw the Pirates jump out to an early lead, outscoring the Ironheads 14-9. This ...

The Wilson Tigers, last year’s Class B State Basketball Champions, are preparing to play in the annual Tournament of Champions at the BOK Center from Dec. 26-28. The Tournament of Champions is hosted ...

At halftime of the Preston and Kellyville boys basketball game on Dec. 10, Prep Nation held an award presentation ceremony for Preston Pirate Kaden Dean, who was announced as the inaugural Class 2A Fa...

A dominant performance by Skylar Greenhaw propelled the Henryetta Knights to a resounding 84-22 victory over the Tulsa Dove Raptors on Dec. 17 at Henryetta High School. Greenhaw scored an impressive 2...

Congratulations to Dewar High School’s Cash Faulkner, who came in 4th place at the Joe Cole Classic last weekend in Cleveland.

The Wilson Tigers showcased their grit and determination in two hardfought games this past weekend, earning a victory over Pocola on Friday, Dec. 20, before falling to Cascia Hall on Saturday, Dec. 21...

The Oklahoma Sooners accepted a bid to play in the Armed Forces Bowl to take on Navy (8-3, 6-2 American), the bowl announced. The Armed Forces Bowl is set for Dec. 27 on ESPN, with kickoff slated for ...

Several longtime City of Okmulgee employees were honored during Tuesday’s regular meeting at City Hall. After the vocation led by Pastor Adam Hiett of Second Baptist Church Okmulgee, the council began...

The Daffodil Garden Club, Okmulgee’s oldest garden club, proudly celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. Founded in 1929 by Mrs. W.A. Allen, the club has been a cornerstone of the community, dedica...

Thanks to Okmulgee Public Schools and Pastor Greg Richardson of Conversion Ministry Church, Dunbar students who attend the final Prayer Before the Bell event this Friday will get a goodie bag as a gif...

Brady McFarren, a firefighter with the Okmulgee Fire Department (OFD), brings a mix of grit, dedication, and heart to his work. Originally hailing from Indiana, McFarren’s journey to becoming a firefi...

Okmulgee Main Street’s annual Sparkle Spree wrapped up in spectacular fashion Monday evening at the Creek Council House. The event celebrated local businesses and brought the community to- gether, cul...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners held their first session with District 1 Deputy Commissioner Ernie Ferreira representing in place of Commissioner Erik Zoellner, who recently an- nounced his...

During this month’s Okmulgee Public School Board of Education meeting, the district continued its efforts to showcase successful initiatives across campuses. Superintendent Clay Vinyard opened the mee...

The Morris School Board of Education met Monday for its final regular meeting of the year to discuss the district’s financial updates, facility improvements and academic initiatives. During the meetin...

The Morris City Council and Public Works Authority met for its regular meetings on Dec. 11. The city council meeting was called to order by Mayor Joe Berryhill followed by the approval of the minutes ...

JEFFREY MOORE OCEM DIRECTOR Meetings & Coordination • Board of County Commissioners Meeting: Attended the scheduled Board of County Commissioners meeting to discuss ongoing emergency management initia...

The Oklahoma Aging Advocacy Leadership Academy (OAALA) is accepting applications for 2025. For 27 years, OAALA has provided free training for individuals to be informed volunteer community leaders and...

Second Baptist Church will hold a free clothing closet Saturday, Dec. 21, at the church, located at 1003 N. Alabama Ave. in Okmulgee.