March 27, 1963 - October 28, 2025 Barbara Rae “Bobbie” Reid, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025, in Okmulgee at 62 years of age. She was born March 27, 1963, in Tulsa. Bobbi...

DEAR ABBY: My relationship with my motherin- law has been rocky for the nine years I’ve been married to her daughter. She has been very hurtful at times, saying things like, “You’re not welcome [in he...

I want to start by saying “thank you” to the governor and Oklahoma’s legislative leaders for the commitment to allocate $1 million in state funds per week over the next seven weeks to the two major fo...

The Vian Wolverines kept their impressive 2025 campaign rolling Friday night with a commanding 49-6 victory over the Morris Eagles, improving to 8-1 overall and 6-0 in district play. With the win, Coa...

Congratulations to Dewar athlete Adena Fowler, who was recently chosen to represent Oklahoma in the the Oklahoma-Arkansas All-Star Cross Country Meet. The competition will take place Saturday, Nov. 15...

The Henryetta Knights delivered a commanding 40-0 shutout over the Spiro Bulldogs on Friday night, dominating in all phases of the game to secure their fifth win of the season. Behind a sharp aerial a...

As the 2025 Oklahoma high school football regular season heads into its final week, the OSSAA district standings across Classes 3A, 2A and B are coming into sharp focus with playoff races tightening a...

The Beggs gym was packed wallto- wall with family, friends, and fans on Sunday as a large, spirited crowd came out to support local athletes at the Battle of the Bows cheer competition. The energy was...

The rich traditions of early Oklahoma frontier life will come alive once again this fall when the Oklahoma Territory Rendezvous Association (OTRA) hosts its annual Dripping Springs Rendezvous, schedul...

With the end of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits taking effect on Oct. 31, many Okmulgee County residents are turning to local churches and community organizations for help. F...

The Okmulgee Area Development Corporation (OADC), in partnership with East Central Electric Cooperative (ECOEC), hosted an inspiring new event Wednesday - the first-ever “Made in Okmulgee” Manufacturi...

The public’s assistance is being sought in locating a missing 14-yearold girl last seen early Tuesday morning in Okmulgee. Marin Beeney, age 14, was last seen around 1 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at her...

Okmulgee Public Schools has issued an important warning to the community regarding individuals or groups who may be soliciting donations for high school building repairs. Superintendent LuVona Copelan...

November 26, 1927 - October 27, 2025 Mary Lou (Vassaur) Volturo, 97, passed away on October 27, 2025, in Edmond. Mary was born November 26, 1927, in Delaware, Ark. to Edgar and Florence Vassaur. A ros...

November 26, 1977 - October 22, 2025 A service of memory for Mr. Albert Alexander Sutton, Jr. will take place Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 3 p.m. at Greater Jones A.M.E. Zion Church. Pastor Harold W...

August 31, 1947 - October 25, 2025 Gary Edward Williams, a resident of Chandler, passed away on October 25, 2025, in Shawnee. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Integrity Chapel,...

April 26, 1938 - October 12, 2025 Bunnie Bruce McCosar was born on April 26, 1938, at Claremore Indian Hospital to Matthew and Nellie (Cornell) McCosar. Memorial service will be November 1, 2025, at 1...

June 22, 1948 - October 22, 2025 Connie Ann Walker, longtime resident of Morris, was born on June 22, 1948, and died October 22, 2025, in Okmulgee. She attended Second Baptist Church of Okmulgee for m...

April 26, 1923 - October 26, 2025 Frederick A. Behn, age 102, laborer and resident of Henryetta, died Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Henryetta Community Skilled Healthcare & Rehab surrounded by family. ...

October 24, 2025 Dorothy Marie Fisher, age 92, homemaker and longtime resident of Okmulgee, died Friday, October 24, 2025, in Ft. Smith, Ark. surrounded by family. A homegoing celebration is scheduled...