A Military Initiative Sam Richardson is a man of many passions. A dedicated veteran, Richardson has brought his commitment to a new mission that extends a helping hand to our beloved four-legged frien...

Okmulgee native Kenneth R. White was named an endowed professor at the University of Virginia School of Nursing. The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce Community Development Team gave out KOB awards, encour...

A community discussion and information session on Fentanyl and Opioid Use, along with the usage of Narcan, will be held Thursday, Nov. 2, at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church, located at 5th & Seminole i...

‘Servant Leader’ attitude attributed to military background Veterans Day is Nov. 11, a time spent to thank the men and women that have given part of their life to serve in the U.S. military. Some have...

Okmulgee Public Schools responded last week to allegations of child abuse made by a parent of a student with special needs. An OPS paraprofessional was accused of spanking a special needs student at t...

Deadline approaches for teams, sponsors It’s Time for DodgeBrawl! The annual fundraiser for Okmulgee Public Schools is approaching. The event, sponsored by Neal’s Homestore is set for Nov. 18, from 6-...

Congratulations to this year’s winners of the Harvest Spoon Chili Festival, who braved the rain and cold temperatures to compete. There were 22 entries despite the gloomy weather. Winners of the chili...

OYP Roll Off Day is Saturday 7-11 a.m. at the YMCA parking lot The Okmulgee Young Professionals (OYP) are excited to bring back Roll Off Day this Saturday, Nov. 4, at the parking lot of the Okmulgee Y...

Runners from 97 schools across the state of Oklahoma converged on historic Nichols Park in Henryetta last Saturday to compete at one of three cross country regional championship meets. The all-day eve...

Road game to conclude HYFL’s 2023 campaign The Henryetta Youth Football League will close out its 2023 regular- season schedule Saturday with a trip to Wilburton. The Lil Knights’ final regular-season...

Beggs-Morris battle filled with key playoff implications With two weeks remaining in the high school football regular season, teams are battling for a chance at competing in the postseason in three we...

Having fun at rehearsal for “The Rocky Horror Show” are Tanya Henry and Caleb Brown. The show opens Friday night at 10 p.m. and again Saturday, along with a followup Nov. 4. All performances are will ...

Film photo challenge announced In this week’s edition of Talk Local, Justin Amador, owner of M&M Machining, and his wife Sarah, who owns Midge and Millie’s Booksellers, revealed a new product called H...

STACEY HORTON BEGGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS It’s Homecoming Week for Beggs High School! Here are the seniors representing the various sports, activities, clubs and organizations. The Beggs Golden Demons will h...

Stone Blade Bar and Restaurant held an After Halloween Adult Costume Party and Friday Night Karaoke. The Okmulgee Bulldogs kept their playoff chances alive with a 39-7 win against the Henryetta Knight...

Tuesday’s Okmulgee Lions Club program just continues to prove the age-old theory that only two things in life are certain - death and taxes. Since death is a little bit on the morbid side, we’ll dismi...

CF-2023-00168A 10/20/2023 State of Oklahoma vs. Berry, James Kent Conspiracy; Unlawful Use of Communication Facility; Poss. of CDS Including Poss. with Intent to Distribute CF-2023-00168B 10/20/2023 S...

6:51 p.m. - 300 Block S Taft Ave - Juvenile - RP advised her 15-year-old daughter ran away into the alley near 9th and Taft. 8:04 p.m. - 300 Block S Taft Ave - Assault - RP advised her 15-year-old dau...

1:12 a.m. - 12500 Block Old Hwy 75 - Suspicious Vehicle - RP advised of a white SUV in front of her house with its flashers on and what appeared to be three subjects with flashlights looking at the ca...

The word “affliction” is defined as pain, suffering, distress and calamity. It is obvious that we cannot escape this life without experiencing these things and even death. Psalm 34:19 says it this way...