County cage squads return to hardwood this week After a 2-week break to celebrate the holidays, the eight Okmulgee County varsity basketball programs will return to action this week. Three of the coun...

As we reflect on this past year, we are so very thankful for all the donations we receive; your generosity has been astounding. We appreciate the assistance from members of our community and beyond wh...

“For consider your call, brethren; not many of you were wise according to worldly standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth; but God chose what is foolish in the world to shame t...

“You don’t have to swing hard to hit a home run. If you got the timing, it’ll go,” said Yogi Berra. In life, everyone wants to hit home runs. It’s the lack of timing that causes so many strikeouts. Ma...

DEAR READERS: Welcome to 2024. A new year has arrived; the last one is safely behind us. As always, this new year brings with it our hopes for a new beginning. Today presents an opportunity to discard...

When it comes to conservation policy I generally like to brag on Oklahoma. Many people don’t realize what a great job the Sooner State does when it comes to protecting natural resources on farm and ra...

With a new year ahead of us, it is customary to make resolutions. I hope each of you resolves to help improve your community, your state, and your nation by getting involved. I encourage you to join a...

Steven ‘Steve’ Ross Watts, 61, of Morris, was tragically taken from this world on December 14, 2023. Steve was born in Okmulgee at Doctor’s Hospital to John Ross Watts and Judith Ann Osmond on October...

March 18, 1948 - December 27, 2023 Helen Hazel Bailey, 75, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023, in Tulsa. The daughter of Floyd Neville and Florence (Jones) Neville, she was born Thursday, March ...

February 24, 1958 - December 29, 2023 Services are pending for Danny Monroe Demmitt, 65, of Tulsa, with Integrity Funeral Service. He passed away Friday, December 29, 2023, in Tulsa.

February 9, 1938 - December 31, 2023 Ms. Cecilia Allen, in her 85th year with us, passed from life to everlasting memory on Sunday morning, December 31, 2023, from her home in Okmulgee. Service arrang...

November 11, 1948 - December 29, 2023 Garland Ray Foster, Jr. died December 29, 2023, at the age of 75. Born on November 11, 1948, in Okmulgee, he was a lifelong resident of Morris. Viewing for Garlan...

November 9, 1977 - December 23, 2023 Michael Jack Owen, age 46, passed away on December 23, 2023, in Okmulgee. He was born on November 9, 1977, in Muskogee, to Frances Elaine Owen. A memorial service ...

April 29, 1950 - December 30, 2023 Billy Kelly, a resident of Kansas City, Mo., died Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Kansas City at the age of 73. He grew up in Dewar and graduated from Dewar High Sch...

Free Clothing Giveaway | Second Baptist Church will hold a free clothing giveaway Saturday, Jan. 6, from 9-11 a.m. January 8 Okmulgee Community Theatre | Okmulgee Community Theatre will meet Monday, J...

MLK Jr. Memorial Committee to hold annual event The Okmulgee County Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Committee will hold their annual scholarship event Sunday, Jan. 14, at 3 p.m. The theme is “Liv...

Gaslighting has been identified as one of the most misunderstood words of 2023, and after some internet research, I do not understand it, either. So rather than defining it, I will rely on the 1944 mo...

The fourth quarter of 2023 showed us though tragedy may still happen, we can regain that strength through each other. October through December saw many residents coming together for several community ...

Boom-A-Rang Diner held an all-you-can-eat special on catfish for $9.99 all day. The Orpheum showed “Anchorman 2” and “Frozen,” which has been out for 10 years! --- 25 Years Ago: A retirement reception...

FNB is proud to announce a series of promotions within their team, recognizing the dedication and outstanding contributions of staff. This year, they also celebrate the achievements of two exceptional...