April 6, 1967 - February 14, 2025 Angela G. Walker, age 57, of Sapulpa, died February 14, 2025, in Sapulpa. Arrangements are pending with House of Winn - Okmulgee.

Decisions are made by those who show up, as quoted by President Jed Bartlet from “The West Wing.” Voters who take the time to cast ballots make the decisions. Oklahoma has one of the worst voting perc...

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have very different approaches to social media: He’s all in, and I’m all out. I don’t “do” the internet. I don’t have Facebook, Instagram, X, Snapchat and whatever else peo...

“We can hear people and see them, but we can’t really see God or hear him,” says Italia, 9. After Jesus had miraculously fed 5,000 people with just five loaves of bread, he asked his disciples: “Do yo...

Deuteronomy 31:7-8 - Then Moses summoned Joshua and said to him in the presence of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you must go with this people into the land that the Lord swore to their an...

The Wilson Tigers boys’ basketball team showcased their dominance over the weekend, capturing the District Championship with back-to-back commanding victories over Mason and Haileyville. The Tigers ne...

The Preston Pirates secured a commanding 60-47 victory over Stratford in a heated basketball matchup on Feb. 14. The game was a tale of two halves, with the Pirates pulling away late to seal the win. ...

Congratulations to the Dewar basketball program, who will advance to the next round of playoffs after a pair of District wins. The Dargons defeated Depew 60-28, while the Lady Dragons defeated Drumrig...

Congratulations to the Twin Hills School Hornets and Coach Koby Love after their wins garnered them the Oklahoma Rural Elementary Schools (ORES) State Championship.

The Preston girls basketball team took the court with energy and determination, ready to face off against a tough Stratford squad in District action last week. From the opening tip, both teams showed ...

In this installment of our “Meet Your Officers” series, we introduce Chief Deputy Robert Heath of the Okmulgee County Sheriff ’s Office (OCSO). With over 25 years in law enforcement, Chief Heath has a...

The Okmulgee County Specialty Court has dedicated a memorial plaque in honor of Judge Duane Woodliff, the founding judge of the program, as a tribute to his enduring legacy of compassion, service, and...

Beggs City Council met Feb. 10 and voted not to amend a mobile home ordinance, while voting to table further discussion regarding an ongoing street maintenance issue, and approve purchasing trauma bag...

Voters across Okmulgee County cast their ballots on Feb. 11, deciding key races and propositions for county commissioner, city council and school board positions, as well as school bond measures. Belo...

The Okmulgee School Board of Education held its regular meeting Tuesday, addressing the recent fire at the primary school, planned stadium renovations and the hiring of coaches for the next academic y...

As the state of Oklahoma approaches the 30th anniversary of the tragic April 19, 1995, bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, a meaningful initiative is bringing remembranc...

Patrons Bank has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2024 honor by Oklahoma Top Workplaces for the second year in a row. This list is based solely on employee feedback through a third-party survey administe...

In this day and age where love stories often seem fleeting, the bond between Luther Ray and Yvonne Sowder stands as a reflection of what enduring devotion means. Married for an incredible 65 years, th...

God delivered the Israelites from Egyptian bondage under the leadership of Moses, and they came to Kadesh-Barnea approaching entry into Canaan Land. There God instructed Moses to send one man from eac...

At Hope House in Okmulgee, a quiet yet powerful transformation is taking place. Women who have struggled with addiction, trauma, and loss are finding new life through Anchor of Hope Ministries. Among ...