Isaiah 7:9b - If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all. Cherrypicking from scripture is often dangerous because we take things out of context, but these few words scream not o...

Flat Branch Home Loans is excited to announce the opening of its newest branch office in Okmulgee, located at 115 N. Morton Avenue, Ste 1. This expansion reflects the company’s continued growth throug...

Oklahoma 5th and 8th grade teachers can apply now for fellowships to attend the Bob and Marion Wilson Teacher Institute of Colonial Williamsburg in summer 2026. The Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence ...

“I think heaven is at least one million times better than the best cruise in the world!” says Zachary, 9. Deep in our hearts, we know there’s a perfect place. Everyone has a sense of beauty and a long...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Right now you are inspired to roll up your sleeves and clear away the clutter so you can focus on what counts, Aries. Your productivity soars this week. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Yo...

As we just celebrated Thanksgiving, I would be remiss to not express appreciation for those who work tirelessly for the youth of our state. Each year, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) ...

DEAR ABBY: I am a stepgrandmother of a disabled granddaughter, “Laura,” who has Down syndrome. She is 38. A few years ago, she weighed more than 300 pounds at only 5 feet tall. She ended up in the hos...

The Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority (OCCJA) continued one of its most meaningful traditions last week, hosting its annual Thanksgiving Lunch and bringing together a broad network of county ...

This report is a summary of activities Okmulgee County Emergency Management (OCEM) participated in and does not reflect all activities performed by or participated in by Okmulgee County Emergency Mana...

The Dewar Dragons put together one of the most explosive and well-balanced seasons in recent program history, piling up 4,698 total yards of offense and allowing just 2,184 over 13 games. With a punis...

The Dewar Dragons are barreling toward Thursday night’s Class B-I State Championship with a full head of steam after a commanding 72-24 victory over the Hollis Tigers in Friday’s state semifinal showd...

Okmulgee is gearing up for a thrilling weekend on the mats as the Gary McKee Bulldog Classic returns to town Dec. 5-6, bringing together junior high and high school wrestlers from across Oklahoma for ...

One of Henryetta’s most beloved holiday traditions is back, and this year, organizers say it’s bigger, brighter and more community-driven than ever before. The 4th annual Henryetta Hallmark Christmas,...

Driving on Okmulgee County highways should be smoother by 2033, according to plans by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation to resurface several miles of U.S. highways within the county. ODOT expe...

The holiday season in Okmulgee is about to shine even brighter, as two events come together on Dec. 4: the Okmulgee Main Street Festival of Lights Parade and the CASA/Safehouse Chili Dinner. With a fe...

As the holiday season swings into full gear, the Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce is inviting residents across Okmulgee and the surrounding communities to take part in Shop Small Saturday on Nov. 29, a ce...

Attention, cookie lovers! Tomorrow, don’t miss out on the highly anticipated Cookie Crawl, starting bright and early at 10 a.m. Join fellow sweet tooth enthusiasts in downtown Okmulgee for a day fille...

If you’ve ever wondered what determination looks like, you don’t have to search far: just follow the sound of counting echoing through the Okmulgee Stay Strong, Stay Healthy class. And not just any co...

An ongoing outbreak of Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 (EHV-1), including its potentially fatal neurologic form, Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM), has prompted a statewide alert for horse owners...

Candidate filing for Board of Education seats in 10 Okmulgee County school districts will open Dec. 1 for individuals wishing to serve their local schools. Filing will continue through Wednesday, Dec....