Outdoor enthusiasts and aspiring hunters are invited to the Okmulgee Wildlife Management Area (WMA) on Oct. 25, for a unique opportunity to gain valuable hunting skills while enjoying a full day of ou...

The halls of one of Okmulgee’s most treasured landmarks will once again fill with life, memories and renewed purpose on Saturday, Oct. 25. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the public is warmly invited to atten...

Missy Nash of Luv Ford recently traveled to Beggs and Dewar to honor Athletes of the Week Jordan Wesley of the Golden Demons football team and Peyton Kilhoffer of the Dragons football team. Pictured a...

The Friends of the Okmulgee Public Library invite the community to take part in the annual Book Sale, scheduled for Oct. 13-18 at the Okmulgee Public Library, located at 218 S. Okmulgee Street. Book l...

The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 539 in Henryetta and VFW Post 1189 in Okmulgee, in partnership with the VFW Auxiliary, are once again proud to invite students from across Okmulgee County to pa...

The American Academy of Nursing (Academy) is proud to establish the Linda Burnes Bolton Polaris Award, in honor of the late Academy President, living legend, Fellow, industry leader and generous benef...

The Dunbar High School Class of 1965 celebrated their 60th reunion Sept. 26-28 at the Dunbar Learning Center. Classmates traveled from various parts of the country to take a stroll down memory lane. O...

If there’s one event that truly captures the flavor, the character and the beating heart of Okmulgee, it’s the Pecan Festival. And this year - just in time for crisp autumn air, changing leaves and go...

A sharp screeching late one night in June 2024 grabbed the attention of a Bixby Police officer. He looked over to see a black SUV sending up sparks as it ground forward on one flat tire and another wi...

July 22, 1992 - October 3, 2025 Boyd Evans Jr., 33, died Friday, October 3, 2025, in Oklahoma City. Arrangements are pending with House of Winn - Okmulgee.

July 18, 1937 - October 6, 2025 Larry Rogers passed away on October 6, 2025. Services are pending with Rogers Funeral Home.

January 3, 1936 - October 2, 2025 Elbert Lewis Walters, a resident of the Graham community, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025, in Okmulgee at the age of 89. He was born January 3, 1936, in Okemah ...

March 31, 1947 - October 2, 2025 Bennie Roy Parks, 78, a resident of Henryetta, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025, in Tulsa. Bennie was born March 31, 1947, in Fairland to Laverne Ilene (Pickett) ...

December 3, 1949 - October 4, 2025 Laura Alford, a former resident of Henryetta, passed away on October 4, 2025, in Edmond. Services are pending with Rogers Funeral Home.

February 18, 1981 - October 2, 2025 Albert William Blake, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away October 2, 2025, in Tulsa at the age of 44. He was born February 18, 1981, in Henryetta to Bobby Lee Blake...

December 22, 1959 - October 4, 2025 Ricky Lynn King passed away October 4, 2025, at the age of 65 in Henryetta. He was born December 22, 1959, in Oklahoma City to Faye (Hedrick) and Jerry King. Accord...

August 13, 1938 - October 2, 2025 Mary Helen Lee, longtime Okmulgee resident, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at her Okmulgee residence. She was 87 years of age. She ...

July 20, 1978 - September 30, 2025 Lora Jo Jackson, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2025, in Okmulgee at 47 years of age. She was born on July 20, 1978, in Claremore to Joe ...

DEAR ABBY: My best friend “Pat” and I live on opposite sides of the country. I am very concerned about Pat’s daughter and granddaughter, “Mandy.” Pat’s son-in-law is verbally abusive. He calls Pat’s d...

Each year, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) holds our Fall Forum to look at trends in child health, safety, and well-being. We invite advocates from across the state to hear from exper...