DEAR ABBY: I am a widow who has been dating a widower for the past eight years. He’s a wonderful man and the love of my life. We both have children, so we have been extremely careful not to cause them...

• Okmulgee High School’s girls’ debate teams stood on the brink of a third straight state championship, needing victories in both the home and away debates against undefeated Bartlesville. With only a...

1:00 a.m. - 113100 Block N. 3942 Rd. - RP advised of a structure fire. 5:05 p.m. - I-40 - RP advised of an overturned semi. 7:56 p.m. - 1100 Block N. Sherman Ave. - RP advised of a house fire. 11:34 p...

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The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) has opened a public comment period for the Oklahoma Academic Standards for Social Studies. The standards were revised during the 2024–2025 school year...

The Wilson Tigers delivered a commanding performance Tuesday night, rolling to an 84-30 victory over Mason behind a lights-out offensive effort from Rylan Hicks, who poured in a game-high 30 points. W...

The Dewar Dragons and Lady Dragons turned in a strong week of basketball, finishing as tournament runners-up Monday at the Paden Tournament before both squads rebounded with impressive victories Tuesd...

Editor’s Note: Over the next two editions, we will remember two longtime Okmulgee coaches who helped shape a generation of young people. First up is Coach Carl Scott, and next week, Max Combrink. Both...

Oklahoma’s top high school wrestling teams will converge for one of the sport’s most intense and team-driven championship events when the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) hosts...

Congratulations to Dewar senior Braelin Lewis, who officially signed to play football at McPherson College, continuing his standout career. As a two-time state championship game MVP and a dominant run...

Beggs High School seniors Jordan Wesley and Aiden Taylor signed letters of intent Wednesday at Beggs High School, celebrating their opportunities to continue their football careers at the collegiate l...

State Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, sharply criticized Kevin Stitt on Monday following the governor’s 2026 State of the State address, accusing him of deepening divisions with Oklahoma’s tribal na...

The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce will host a Legislative Forum this Friday, offering local residents and business owners an opportunity to hear legislative briefings directly from their Oklahoma State...

Early voting for Okmulgee County residents begins Thursday, giving voters a convenient option ahead of Election Day on Feb. 10. The early voting period is designed for voters who may be unable to cast...

History keeps repeating itself in Morris - and that’s a very good thing. The Morris High School Academic Team has once again proven it belongs at the very top of Oklahoma’s academic elite, capturing t...

Okmulgee County Commissioners opened their Feb. 2 meeting with routine business, but the discussion quickly turned to long-term community investments - ranging from improvements at the county fairgrou...

An election for Okmulgee City Council Ward 2 is set for Feb. 10, with voters choosing between incumbent Steven Baldridge and challenger Eddie Nelson Jr. Nelson is no stranger to the ballot. He ran in ...

February marks Career & Technical Education (CTE) Appreciation Month across Oklahoma, and Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) is proud to join technology centers statewide in highlighting the vital...

The staff of the Eufaula Indian Journal, McIntosh County Democrat and Cookson Hills Publishing is mourning the loss of a colleague, mentor and friend following the passing of longtime editor Jerry Fin...

It’s time once again for one of Okmulgee County’s most anticipated youth events. The 59th Annual Okmulgee County Spring Livestock Show, where Future Farmers of America (FFA) members and 4-H students p...