The Wilson Tigers delivered a commanding performance in their 72-55 victory over the Hammon Warriors in the Oklahoma State Basketball Tournament on March 5. The Tigers, led by the dynamic duo of Zion ...

Dewar High School joined together to congratulate football player Naea Corbin on Tuesday as he signed a letter of intent to play for the Bethany Swedes. Bethany College is located in Lindborg, Kansas ...

Morris Public Schools would like to congratulate Aaricha Guynes on signing with Northern Oklahoma College in Enid. “We are proud of this accomplishment and look forward to watching her softball career...

The Beggs Lady Demons kicked off their season with commanding victories over Barnsdall and Prue, showcasing explosive offensive performances and strong pitching. The Lady Demons put on an offensive cl...

Congratulations to the Henryetta High School and Junior High powerlifters who represented H-Town at State. Hailey and Nora placed 4th and 5th, respectively.

Morris Public Schools brought 20 powerlifters to the 2025 Junior High Southeast Regionals at Hartshorne, returning with five State qualifiers. Congratulations to Xander McFerron (3rd), Gabe Terriquez ...

For nearly five decades, Emma Jean Gouthier has been a constant presence in Okmulgee County government, serving with a warm smile, a wealth of knowledge, and an unwavering commitment to her job and co...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners convened for their regular meeting on Monday and covered a short agenda. Agenda items approved were: • County Officers Reports - County Clerk and Health Depa...

Members and friends of the Okmulgee County Community Garden will gather Saturday, March 8, for a workday to continue preparing the garden for spring. Members are encouraged to bring tools and equipmen...

The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce will host a Legislative Forum this Friday, March 7, from 8:30-10 a.m. at the Mabrey Bank meeting room, 111 E. 6th Street in downtown Okmulgee. Chamber Director Sarah R...

Okmulgee residents, business leaders, and educators came together on Feb. 27 at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology (OSUIT) to celebrate a major step forward in the city’s digital transf...

Advocating for the welfare of animals while fostering community partnerships, the Vets for Pets Committee held its regular meeting on Saturday, Feb. 8, at VFW Post 1189. The event brought together com...

The Knights of Columbus Council 2394’s annual Lenten Fish Fry Fundraiser has a new home this year. The event will now take place at St. Michael Catholic Church, 1004 W. Gentry in Henryetta. The fish f...

The Knights of Columbus at St. Michael Catholic Church will hold their annual Lenten Fish Fry each Friday through April 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. at the church, 1004 W. Gentry in Henryett...

The Town of Grayson will hold a nonpartisan general election Wednesday, April 2, at a special town meeting. Registration will take place from 5:30-6 p.m., and voters present a legal form of identifica...

Okmulgee Masonic Lodge No. 199, as many organizations did, received the annual request from the Okmulgee Fire Department to donate money for purchasing educational materials from the National Fire Saf...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 You might feel like you have extra energy to chase goals and take bold actions this week, Aries. Your natural drive will be strong. Find opportunities to assert yourself in new a...

Neil Acker, of Muskogee, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on December 30, 1950, in Checotah to George and Bernice (Dunca...

Ilyene Ruth Nunn, also known as Nany, 87 years old, passed away early Saturday morning, March 1, 2025, in her home in Morris. Ilyene was born in Ft. Smith, Ark. on September 29, 1937. She lived a beau...

November 22, 2000 - February 27, 2025 Services for Austin Christopher Peavler were held Monday, March 3, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Parks Brothers Funeral Chapel in Okemah. Austin Christopher Peavler was born...