In front of a packed and buzzing home crowd for the 2025-26 opener, the Beggs Lady Demons delivered a statement win in county-rival fashion, storming past the Morris Lady Eagles 5040 after a late four...

The Beggs Lady Demons wrapped up a three-day run at the Oilton Tournament on Saturday with a hardearned third-place finish, showcasing a team capable of resilience, balanced scoring and clutch plays t...

The Beggs Demons left the Oilton Tournament on Saturday night with the runner-up trophy, a result earned through three days of determined, high-output basketball that carried them to the championship ...

The Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regular meeting Monday, addressing a full agenda that included a detailed presentation from ACCO representatives regarding the statewide i...

Okmulgee is set to receive a boost of holiday cheer as St. Anthony Catholic Church, Gather and the 2/5 Food Pantry of Restore Church team up to host a free Christmas dinner for families in need. The e...

Okmulgee Public Schools invites the public to welcome home the 1994-1995 Okmulgee High School boys basketball team. The Eastland Conference champions were led by head coach Steven Hudson, who was name...

Christmas spirit will stretch from morning to night across Okmulgee County this Saturday, as Beggs, Morris and Henryetta each host their annual holiday parades-creating a full, festive day perfect for...

The streets of Downtown Okmulgee were lined on both sides with hundreds of spectators and lots of lights and sounds, as the annual Festival of Lights took place. Before the start of the parade, the en...

The Okmulgee Fire Department, EMS, Okmulgee County Emergency Management and police responded to a fire that damaged an apartment in the 9 East complex, located off 1st and Inglis Streets, early Tuesda...

As the holiday season continues, the Salvation Army seeks additional citizens, groups and any volunteers to help ring the bell. Please call Carol Smith at 918-758-6947 to schedule a time. Pictured are...

The Okmulgee community is gearing up for a meaningful and inspiring celebration as the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Committee has officially released details for the upcoming 2026 MLK Jr. Weekend. With ...

The Department of the Interior is set to take a bigger role in tribal education, and some lawmakers say the dismantling of the Department of Education could spell problems for tribal programs caught i...

Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology will host its Fall 2025 Commencement ceremonies on Friday, Dec. 12, honoring graduates from across the university’s three schools. The ceremonies will...

Okmulgee Community Theatre will perform ‘A Christmas Carol’ Dec. 12-13 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. at The Orpheum Theatre in downtown Okmulgee. Admission is $10 for adults, and children 12 and ...

Jeremiah 23:16-18 - This is what the Lord Almighty says: “Do not listen to what the prophets are prophesying to you; they fill you with false hopes. They speak visions from their own minds, not from t...

“Heaven is probably so stunning that it makes your eyes all watery. I also think heaven has everything you can dream of,” says Alison, 9. Have you ever known tears of joy from hearing an operatic teno...

The Knights of Columbus Council 2394 of St. Michael Catholic Church in Henryetta will host a Christmas Bingo event Wednesday, Dec. 17, at the church, located at 1004 W. Gentry. Doors open at 6 p.m., w...

Congratulations to Dewar High School’s Traber Jones, who was recently recognized as Luv Ford’s Athlete of the Week. He also helped his team capture the Class B-I State Championship last week in Edmond...

Congratulations to Covington Aircraft, who won the Judge’s Choice Award at the 2025 Festival of Lights Parade in downtown Okmulgee. Additional category winners included: • Best Use of Theme: Okmulgee ...

March 3, 1979 - December 8, 2025 Andre Dejuan McGee, 46, a resident of Okmulgee, died Monday, December 8, 2025, at St. Francis Health System in Muskogee, with his family present. Final arrangements ar...