The Mojo Grappling Academy (MGA) launched its Folkstyle wrestling season in dominant fashion on Oct. 18, traveling to Midwest City to compete in the Oklahoma Open one of the state’s premier early-seas...

On Oct. 24, the community of Beggs will come together to celebrate one of the most cherished moments in its athletic history - the 50th anniversary of the Beggs High School Demons’ 1975 Class A State ...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners met Monday, as the board moved quickly through a series of agenda items concerning employee changes, equipment purchases, road work and community safety. ---...

As excitement builds for this weekend’s Homecoming and Open House at the Landmark for All Generations, organizers are calling on community volunteers to lend a hand with a cleanup day this Friday. Beg...

Editor’s Note: This is Part 2 of coverage from the Oct. 14 Okmulgee Board of Education meeting. In this portion, Principal Scott Bein gives a report on student performance, curriculum and staffing. - ...

What started as a “quick idea” between friends has turned into Okmulgee’s newest 24-hour fitness hub - MugTown Fitness. Co-partners Randall Fuller, Trent and Allison Braziel and Chris Baumann said the...

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The 43rd Annual Morris Craft Show, sponsored by Prairie Bell OHCE, is an Okmulgee County staple always held just before the Thanksgiving holiday. This year’s date is Saturday, Nov. 22. The craft show ...

October 24 Twin Hills Fall Carnival | Twin Hills Public School will host its annual Fall Carnival Friday, Oct. 24, at 5 p.m. Children’s games will run from 5-6:15 p.m., with $10 wristbands covering a ...

“God likes people because he made them on the last day,” says Sarah, age 6. I suppose Sarah’s idea is that God saved the best for last. “God enjoys us because we are quiet people,” says Kasey, 6. I wo...

It should be difficult for anyone to go through any given day without learning something, even if it is trivial. Learning is a lifelong process. Starting back in the womb, a fetus learns its mother’s ...

May 24, 1957 - October 18, 2025 Steven Ray Lewis, 68, died October 18, 2025, with his loving family by his side. Mr. Lewis was a graduate of Okmulgee High School, where he played basketball for the Bu...

April 25, 1955 - October 14, 2025 Gregory Allen Keith, a beloved pastor in the United Methodist Church, was born on April 25, 1955, in Okmulgee. He passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his lo...

December 31, 1942 - October 16, 2025 Priscilla Anne Gehring passed away on October 16, 2025, in Okmulgee. She was born on December 31, 1942, in Springfield, Colo. to Doyle and Evelyn (Osborne) Tucker....

May 6, 1947 - October 17, 2025 Mose Danny Lindsey, a resident of Dewar, passed away Friday, October 17, 2025, in Okmulgee at the age of 78. He was born May 6, 1947, in Henryetta to Buddy Lindsey and M...

December 20, 1938 - October 18, 2025 Bill Dean Norman, a resident of Jenks, passed from this life on October 18, 2025, in Tulsa at the age of 86. Bill was born on December 20, 1938, in Henryetta to Ch...

Just over one month ago, notice was issued that the federal government had paused the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), an annual fundraising effort that has contributed billions of dollars to charitab...

DEAR ABBY: Six months ago, my oldest child died in a horrific car accident. Our family went into a sort of hibernation for several months, mourning and trying to deal with the sadness of the situation...

Congratulations to Preston senior Josie Cope, who was recently honored as Luv Ford Athlete of the Week. Pictured alongside Cope are Preston Softball Coach Jimmy Hurst and Luv Ford’s Missy Nash. Be sur...

This report from Oct. 12 is a summary of activities Okmulgee County Emergency Management participated in and does not reflect all activities performed by or participated in by Okmulgee County Emergenc...