Okmulgee Lions Club proudly recognized Mark Baker as the 2024 Lion of the Year during its Tuesday meeting. A member since early 2024, Baker has quickly become an invaluable part of the club. Known for...

Severe winter weather wreaked havoc on the schedules of Okmulgee County high school basketball teams this past week, with sleet and snow forcing tournament organizers to make swift adjustments. Games ...

Schulter and Henryetta basketball started the second half of the season strong, sweeping Graham-Dustin and Kellyville, respectively, at home games Tuesday. The Schulter Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs are ...

In April, Anthony Goulding, died in flames as sheriff ’s deputies attempted to enforce an eviction order against him and his wife from the Oklahoma City home they had occupied for decades. Charles Hen...

The HERPS Exotic Reptile & Pet Show is set to captivate visitors at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center this weekend, Jan. 11-12. Known as one of the largest reptile expos in the United States, the even...

Eastern Oklahoma Development District (EODD) Area Agency on Aging, Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program would like to wish everyone a happy 2025! A new year brings new goals and aspirations for self-trans...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners began their first meeting of the new year by appointing Commissioner Michael Wallace as chairman of the board and newly appointed Commissioner Steve Ward as ...

In a poignant tribute to the flag and the nation it represents, veterans from White-Williams American Legion Post 10 and VFW Post 1189 in Okmulgee are holding daily “To the Colors” ceremonies. This ti...

A strong winter storm is poised to impact southeastern Oklahoma, parts of Texas, and southwestern Arkansas from Thursday afternoon through early Friday morning. Residents in Okmulgee County and surrou...

A National Day of Observance has been declared to honor the death of former President, Jimmy Carter. The Postal Service will suspend regular mail deliveries, retail services and administrative office ...

An Okmulgee man has pled guilty to manslaughter in federal court. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced Monday that Brett Wayne Pigeon, age 44, entered a g...

Principal Chief David Hill and Governor Kevin Stitt have signed an agreement that will extend negotiations for three months on a Tobacco Tax Compact between the Muscogee Nation and the State of Oklaho...

There will be an opportunity for Public Review of Morris Public Schools Federal Programs at their January Board Meeting on Monday, Jan. 13. The meeting will take place at the Morris School Board of Ed...

The Okmulgee County Fairboard will meet Thursday, Jan. 9, at 7 p.m. at the OSU Extension Center, 1901 N. Oklahoma Ave. in Okmulgee. Agenda items include: • Treasurer’s Report • New Business: a. Follow...

Fostering Hope Training Day has changed to the second Thursday of each month for foster/adoption/ kinship parents in Okmulgee and surrounding counties. This connection meeting is hosted at 6 p.m. at C...

WonderFully Made Therapy Group is set to host an event honoring childcare providers this Saturday, Jan. 11, at 11 a.m. at their office, located at 123 E. 6th Street in Okmulgee. The free event is an o...

DEAR ABBY: Fifteen years ago, after six years of marriage, my husband and I moved 3,000 miles away from everyone I knew. I wasn’t in favor of the move and never felt at home in the new city, but I tri...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Focus on collaboration this week, Aries. Teamwork leads to unexpected rewards if you are open to others’ ideas, so remain receptive to the input of teammates. TAURUS – Apr 21/May...

Nila Jean Barnard, a longtime Okmulgee resident, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024. She was 98 years old. Nila was born in Seminole to E.J. and Laura Vaughn, who preceded her in death. She met h...

Ivan “Gene” Creason, 83, passed away on January 5, 2025, at his home in Checotah. He was born on July 5, 1941, in Bixby. A public viewing and visitation will be held Wednesday, January 15, 2025, from ...