The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners met for their end-of-the-month meeting on Tuesday, where they heard a presentation from members of the Okmulgee Humane Society regarding their plans for a ne...

From the comfort of her brand-new porch, 94-year-old Muscogee citizen, Norma Factor was presented with a symbolic key from Principal Chief, David Hill during a ceremony on Oct. 27. The ceremony celebr...

With funding through the federal Child and Adult Care Food Program, students at Morris Public Schools will now receive a third meal during the last hour of each school day. The idea came to Nutrition ...

Wednesday was an exciting day for Okmulgee Public School teachers as the Okmulgee Education Foundation surprised the recipients with their ‘wish’ that had been submitted earlier in the year. Making th...

The 2023 Dripping Springs Living History Encampment and Mountain Man Redezvous returns next week, and the public is invited to come take a journey back in time at the annual event. The Rendezvous is s...

Morris and Beggs renewed their high school football rivalry this past Friday night at Tate Field at Golden Demon Stadium in Beggs. Both teams entered the county battle with their postseason hopes this...

The Okmulgee Bulldog varsity football squad closed out the home portion of their regular- season schedule this past Friday against the Sperry Pirates. The Bulldogs remained winless on the season after...

Morris’ Wilson finishes 24th in 3A race Two Okmulgee County athletes competed at this past Saturday’s Class 3A state cross country championships at Edmond Santa Fe High School. Morris senior Bryce Wil...

The Dewar Dragon varsity football team kept their winning streaks intact last Friday with a 66-6 road victory over the Midway Chargers. The lastest ‘Mercy Rule’ win pushed Dewar’s regular-season win s...

Wilson earns latest ‘first’ with forfeit win over South Coffeyville The Wilson Tiger varsity football program added another ‘first’ in their history books last Friday. The lastest ‘first’ for the Tige...

Second-half push leads to latest Henryetta victory The Henryetta Golden Knight varsity football team inched one step closer to earning their second-straight playoff appearance with a 46-6 victory over...

If it is God’s will, on Nov. 12, we will be celebrating the church 86th year of worshiping during our morning service. We are asking all past members and others to come, let us fellowship and have a H...

“But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.” (Isaiah 40:31) These words are ...

According to one email I received, the Fifth Commandment is “Humor thy father and mother.” Although humor may help at times, the word is “honor.” Alyssa, age 8, says honoring your parents is especiall...

If you follow the national ag press, you already know that the general consensus among farm policy experts seems to be that there is little hope for a new Farm Bill any time before spring, with many m...

One of the most important events on the annual calendar of the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) is our Fall Forum. Held each October or November, this event is where advocates from across ...

DEAR ABBY: My nephew is getting married soon, and he and his father are having issues with the guest list. My brother-in-law has a few immediate family members who don’t know their limit when it comes...

Ages 50 and up can apply The Salvation Army will be taking applications for those in need of food assistance for Christmas Nov. 6-10 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The number of applicants to be assisted are...

Cameron University is recognizing students who have received merit scholarships as part of Scholars Convocation Week, a celebration of academic excellence. During the week of Oct. 30, Cameron will cel...

This Saturday, Nov. 4, the UPC Henryetta Family and Primary Care Clinics will host their second annual yard sale and bake sale, with all proceeds donated to The Agape Pregnancy Center in Okmulgee. The...