Event to feature four successful teams The public is invited to a special event Monday which will spotlight some of the top academic teams in Oklahoma, including two from Okmulgee County. The Mark All...

The employment rate around the state rose slightly during October, according to the latest statistics from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission. Okmulgee County saw its job numbers remain prett...

The Dec. 12 Okmulgee County Republican Meeting/Christmas Celebration will feature Ronda Vuillemont- Smith, Chairman of the Tulsa County GOP, and State Representative Scott Fetgatter. Both speakers wil...

A big thanks to members of the community and various organizations who have stepped up to aid in ringing the bell for the Salvation Army during the holiday season. Pictured are John and Rhonda Hammon,...

Election set for Okmulgee City Council The filing period for county school Boards of Education and the City of Okmulgee Council ended Wednesday. There will be a non-partisan Primary Election to decide...

Okmulgee County Rural Water District #1 recently returned home with several honors received at the Oklahoma Governor’s Water Conference. Over 500 attendees from around the state attended the event in ...

Chloe Reeves: Breaking the Mold Okmulgee and Okmulgee County are home to unique businesses and people who help them succeed. Okmulgee is also home to several institute of higher learning, providing tr...

The Okmulgee County Treasurer’s Office has extended the date from Dec. 31, 2023, to January 5, 2024, to pay your 2023 taxes without penalty. Their office will be closed on Dec. 22 and 25, according to...

Partnership supports local first responders Windy Chevrolet and General Motors were proud to donate $5,000 to the Okmulgee Police Department and Okmulgee Fire Department. The presentation was made Wed...

Okmulgee Masonic Lodge No. 199 is a supporter of the Backpack Buddies program here in Okmulgee. The program sends food home with students for the weekend that, without it, would not have anything to e...

The Morris varsity basketball program took to the road for the first time in 2023-2024 this past Friday, traveling to Eufaula for a showdown with host Ironheads and Lady Ironheads. The Morris squads s...

The Dewar varsity basketball program began its 2023-2024 season last Thursday in Council Hill, traveling to Midway High School to battle the host Chargers and Lady Chargers. The Dewar cagers left the ...

The Preston varsity basketball program returned to the hardwood after a short break this past Friday evening in South Coffeyville. The Pirates and Lady Pirates walked off the court at Oklahoma Union H...

Dewar’s Cash Faulkner watches the referee’s hand strike the mat for a pinfall victory over his Olive opponent during last Saturday’s high school portion of the 2023 Gary McKee Classic at Brock Memoria...

Former Okmulgee wrestling coaches Dewayne Hammer (above) and Marlon Houston (below) coach their respective teams during Saturday’s high school portion of the 2023 Gary McKee Classic at Brock Memorial ...

Wolfe begins Lady Tiger tenure with 54-30 victory The Wilson varsity basketball program kicked off its 2023-2024 season this past Friday evening at the Tiger Den. The first opponents for the Wilson ca...

Part 2 of 3 In last week’s column, I wrote about a recent study commissioned by state Rep. Judd Strom and Labor Commissioner Leslie Osborn. They examined what other states are considering in extending...

Randy and Diana, co-owners of Triple Nichols Rally, continued their annual gift-giving program to CASA Safe House. The Nicholls raised gifts by staging their 3rd Annual Ride for Hunts Motorcycle event...

DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend, “Rick,” and I broke up 10 years ago and reunited two years ago. I’m in good health, own my own home, and am financially independent. Rick is nine years older. He owns his own ...

“I think love is being kind, helpful and caring for others,” says Patrick, 7. “I once showed love for my mom when I agreed to go to her favorite restaurant after I tasted their food.” That’s really lo...