Ahead of inclement weather last week, the Preston Pirates hosted the Patrons Bank Invitational Tournament, defeating Earlsboro in the first round before falling to Hartshorne and Wewoka. --- Pirates o...

The Wilson Lady Tigers placed runner-up at the 2026 Patrons Bank Invitational last week in Preston. The team fell to Allen in the first round before defeating the host Lady Pirates 56-35. The Lady Tig...

The opening rounds of the Patrons Bank Tournament got underway Jan. 21 in Preston, with area teams delivering decisive performances and setting the tone early in the week-long event. Behind balanced s...

Morris falls to Red Oak in opener The Morris Lady Eagles opened play at the Patrons Bank Tournament with a tough matchup against a fast-paced Red Oak squad, falling 72-29 in their opening-round contes...

Beggs and Henryetta opened Tuesday night’s regular-season contest locked in a fast-paced first quarter that signaled a competitive tone. Both teams traded early scores, and neither managed to create s...

Emergency officials across Okmulgee County and much of Oklahoma are urging residents to take immediate action as a prolonged and potentially life-threatening winter weather system is expected to impac...

A Muscogee Nation National Council representative has been charged with four felony counts stemming from allegations that she interfered with the official duties of fellow council members. Robyn White...

The Oklahoma Department of Commerce has announced the 2026 recipients of the Oklahoma Certified Main Street Incentive Program, with Okmulgee Main Street earning a significant award as part of a record...

The Okmulgee City Council convened in regular session Tuesday, approving a full agenda that included ordinance amendments, infrastructure investments, budget adjustments and routine monthly reports. A...

The Okmulgee County Democratic Party held its first monthly meeting of the year last Thursday, welcoming members and community guests and hosting U.S. Senate candidate Troy Green as the evening’s feat...

Okmulgee County residents gathered across several days to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., with programs spanning schools, churches and community events. Activities included a ...

United Indian Nations of Oklahoma (UINO) has issued an advisory urging Tribal citizens across the state to remain vigilant and to carry Tribal identification, along with any state- or federally issued...

Voters planning to cast a ballot by mail in February elections are reminded that the deadline to request an absentee ballot is 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, according to the Okmulgee County Election Board. ...

Calvary Baptist Church, located at 112 W. Gentry St. in Henryetta, will hold a Men’s Breakfast Saturday, Jan. 24, at 8:30 a.m. The event is an opportunity for men to gather, connect and encourage one ...

VFW Post 1189 announced it will begin serving meals beginning Saturday, Jan. 31. Hours are yet to be determined. The VFW Auxiliary is also in need of new members. For more information, call 918-756755...

The most notable of all Heaven to Earth occurrences took place over 2,000 years ago in a little manger, in a little stable, in a little town called Bethlehem. To this very day, this miracle and world-...

Enerquip is strengthening its customer-focused sales team with the promotion of Kenny Devilbiss from Quality Control Manager to Technical Solutions & Service Engineer. Devilbiss brings more than a dec...

• A new industry arrived in Okmulgee as the Tooms Sash and Door Company of Springfield, Mo. began operating a glazing plant in part of the old Baker Brothers glass plant on 14th Street. The facility, ...

Call it the power of incumbency, but for a whole different office. With seven Republican members of the Oklahoma Legislature campaigning for statewide office, GOP leaders have kept those lawmakers in ...

The Oklahoma Historical Society will celebrate excellence in preserving and interpreting the state’s past when it hosts its annual Awards Banquet on Thursday, March 19, at the Oklahoma History Center....