A woman who reveals her age is likely to share anything. So, we won’t disclose that. However, she is old enough to know better and still too young to care. Being born on Valentine’s Day is perfect for...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 A good first impression is really important right now, Aries. Be sure to wear your best clothes and check out your appearance before you meet up with anyone this week. TAURUS – A...

DEAR ABBY: My husband, “Leon,” and I have been together for 13 years. He is bisexual - gay-leaning. I knew this when we got together. I am 51, and Leon is 32. We still love each other deeply, but he i...

Congratulations to all who ran for office and are running for office. It is a big deal to run for office, taking a bit of courage to put yourself “out there” publicly. Yet with all the celebrations, l...

There is no surprise more magical than the surprise of being loved. It is God’s finger on man’s shoulder. This reflection attributed to Playwright Charles Morgan, brings a warm smile today. I was not ...

A friend of mine tells of an experience he once had. He and his family were on a campout trip with other families from his church. They had a wonderful time of eating food cooked out of doors, sharing...

For the second consecutive year, the Dewar Dragons have solidified their dominance in the world of high school powerlifting, securing the title of 2025 Oklahoma 8-Man Football Coaches Association Stat...

Morris High School would like to congratulate Fire Clark on furthering her academic and basketball career at Southern Nazarene University. A signing was held earlier this week with her family and frie...

Area schools are preparing for the upcoming Boys Regional Wrestling Tournament, scheduled for Feb. 21-22. Assignments have been released, and several local teams will be competing in hopes of advancin...

The Preston Pirates delivered a dominant performance on Feb. 7, securing a 74-47 victory over the Beggs Demons. Preston came out firing in the first quarter, outscoring Beggs 33-8 and never looking ba...

The Dewar Dragons (15-6) fell to Riverfield in a thrilling 49-52 double-overtime loss, while the Lady Dragons (21-1) dominated with a 57-24 victory. Dewar seniors were also honored during the evening....

Congratulations to the Morris High School Academic Team and Coach Jeremy Avery for winning the 2025 Oklahoma State Championship 3A Academic Bowl. This is the third time in a row for the outstanding te...

Okmulgee Fire Department’s B Shift responded swiftly to a fire at a prefab building next to Okmulgee Primary School over the weekend, preventing the flames from spreading to the breezeway of the main ...

The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce is kicking off 2025 with exciting updates, welcoming new businesses to its growing network and offering valuable events for local professionals. Chamber Director Sarah...

Mark your calendars and join members of the Landmark For All Generations, Inc. board on Monday, Feb. 17, at the Elks Lodge for a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser. Get your advanced tickets for $8 from any ...

A community gathering filled with delicious soul food, important conversations and local entertainment is set for Friday, Feb. 28, from 4-7 p.m. The “Raise the Hut” Restoration Committee is hosting a ...

The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail is approaching. Applications must be received by the County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17. According to Okmulgee County Election ...

The spirit of friendship bloomed this past Sunday as six young women from Preston gathered to celebrate an afternoon of fun, food and creative expression. Dubbed a “Galentine’s” celebration, the event...

Entrepreneurs and small business owners in Okmulgee and surrounding areas are invited to attend Tools For Your Business, a comprehensive event designed to equip local businesses with the tools, resour...

The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from December business. The monies they reported this period represent sale...