“Blessed is the man who endures trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life which God has promised to those who love him. Let no one say when he is tempted, ‘I am tempted b...

8th & Seminole • Okmulgee www.fumcokmulgee.org Please come join us this Sunday morning! Sunday School for all ages begins at 9:30 a.m. Our combined Traditional/Contemporary Worship Service begins at 1...

“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet,” according to Shakespeare. But is it really true that names are unimportant? God is in the naming business, and so ...

DEAR ABBY: I have been with my man for seven years and I keep asking him when we’re getting married. He said we would - “someday.” Then COVID came along. Now he says after the pandemic is completely o...

Children will often call for a “do-over” when involved in a game on the playground. Similarly, golfers might take a “mulligan” to attempt a shot a second time when the first went awry. In life, you do...

Make it a brown one We need a brown revolution. Most of us are familiar with the green revolution - the explosion of agriculture production that happened between the 1940’s and 1970’s, due largely to ...

September 24, 1951 - October 16, 2023 Services are pending for Minnie Lou McCulley, 72, of Dustin, with Integrity Funeral Service. She passed away Monday, October 16, 2023.

May 19, 1955 - October 14, 2023 Calvin Warren Crandell, a resident of Henryetta, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023, in Henryetta at the age of 68. He was born, May 19, 1955, in Henryetta to Evere...

July 24, 1958 - October 12, 2023 Linda Kathleen Hutton, 65, died Thursday, October 12, 2023, in Okmulgee. Funeral service will be held Saturday, October 21, 2023, at 1 p.m. at New Joy Fellowship in Tu...

May 16, 1934 - October 12, 2023 Diana Marie Collett passed away peacefully on October 12, 2023. She was born on May 16, 1934, in Henryetta, to Paul Marcus Reynolds and Jessie Mae Irene (Coody) Reynold...

May 14, 1957 - October 8, 2023 Mary Elizabeth Shafer passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023, in Henryetta. She was born Tuesday, May 14, 1957, in Willows, Calif. to the late Louie and Mary (Porter) Edwar...

February 6, 1935 - October 13, 2023 Ralph Edward Bailey, a beloved husband, father, brother and friend, passed away Friday, October 13, 2023, at the age of 88 at his home in Morris. Ed was born on Feb...

The Oklahoma State School Boards Association (OSSBA) is hosting five virtual information sessions for Oklahomans interested in serving on a local school board. The first three “So You Want to be a Sch...

Native women faculty and staff supported in personal, professional advancement A graduate and faculty member at the College of the Muscogee Nation is one of 10 women awarded honors recently. The Indig...

Ten members of the Okmulgee FFA chapter attended the annual Oklahoma Farm Bureau Meeting on September 25, 2023 at the Green Country Technology Center. Okmulgee FFA Chapter President LeAundre Delonia a...

BOGO event planned Friday and Saturday The Friends of the Okmulgee Public Library’s Book Sale is underway, kicking off Monday evening with Friends Night. During the week-long sale, all books are price...

Miss Oklahoma Sunni Day was one of the special guests at Preston Schools during their Career Week. Representatives from area colleges and businesses took time to visit with students and share their kn...

• Monday: Off for Columbus Day • Tuesday: Worked at office on reports and completed Disaster Reimbursement report for BOCC. Attended BOCC meeting. Went to treasurer’s office for deposits of ODEM EFT. ...

CF-2023-00159 10/05/2023 State of Oklahoma vs. Jeffers, Sheila Louise Assault & Battery on Police Officer CF-2023-00160 10/10/2023 State of Oklahoma vs. Owens, Damukio Shontil Child Endangerment by DU...