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Jail incident addressed by Sheriff’s Office
December 22, 2023
Sheriff Eddy Rice released information about an incident earlier this week at the Okmulgee County Jail. According to the sheriff, on Dec. 18, the Okmulgee County Sheriff ’s Office received a call for ...
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Shooting suspect charged with homicide in tribal court
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
December 22, 2023
An Okmulgee man is facing a homicide charge in tribal court after a shooting incident last week. Blake Johnson, 36, has been charged in Muscogee Nation district court in connection with the shooting o...
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MN AG shares details of jail encounter
December 22, 2023
Muscogee Nation Attorney General Geri Wisner spoke to the media Thursday at the MCN Dome, in reference to the controversy and incident that happened Monday and Tuesday at the Okmulgee County Jail, whi...
OPD officer numbers at ‘dire level
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OPD officer numbers at ‘dire level
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
December 22, 2023
Chief Prentice to resign mid-February “The current situation is dire.” Those words in a monthly memo and report from Police Chief Joe Prentice to the Okmulgee City Council, describes a situation, that...
Sports
Okmulgee drops first-half finale at McLain
By LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR 
December 20, 2023
The Okmulgee varsity basketball program closed out the first-half portion of their regular-season schedule this past Friday evening at Tulsa McLain High School. The Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs found th...
Sports
Henryetta falls in road meeting with Lincoln Christian
By LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR 
December 20, 2023
The Henryetta varsity basketball program traveled to Tulsa this past Friday for a pair of roundball battles with the Lincoln Christian Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs. The road trip to Tulsa was the final ...
Wilson sweeps home meeting with Mason
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Wilson sweeps home meeting with Mason
By LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR 
December 20, 2023
Roundball battle extra special for MHS coaches Coplin & Thomas The Wilson varsity basketball program earned a home sweep last Friday night at the Tiger Den against the visiting Mason Eagles and Lady E...
Dewar cagers end homestand with sweeps
Sports
Dewar cagers end homestand with sweeps
By LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR 
December 20, 2023
The Dewar varsity basketball program closed out their 3-game homestand last week with back-to-back games against Oklahoma schools with a Chieftain as a mascot. The first ‘Chieftain’ school to come to ...
Pirates edge Kinta for Savanna Tournament title
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Pirates edge Kinta for Savanna Tournament title
By LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR 
December 20, 2023
Lady Pirates rout Heavener for third place The Preston Pirate varsity basketball program needed every second Saturday to capture the team championship trophy at the Freedom Ford Shootout at Savanna Hi...
Dewar Gridiron Star Competes at Blue-Grey Bowl
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Dewar Gridiron Star Competes at Blue-Grey Bowl
December 20, 2023
Dewar senior Nevin Corbin competed in the 2023 Blue-Grey All-American Bowl at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Monday evening. Corbin was a member of the West All-Star Team and was one of four high...
Beggs drops cage battle at Hilldale
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Beggs drops cage battle at Hilldale
By LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR 
December 20, 2023
The Beggs varsity basketball program closed out the first-half portion of their regular-season schedule this past Saturday afternoon in Muskogee. The final opponents for the Demons and Lady Demons in ...
Religion
Christmas Every Day
By MARY MORRIS MEMBER OF HENRYETTA FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 
December 20, 2023
“When I look at thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars which thou hast established; what is man that thou art mindful of him, and the son of man that thou dost care for him? Yet ...
Religion
First United Methodist Church
December 20, 2023
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...
Why did God send His Son to the earth as a baby?
Religion
Why did God send His Son to the earth as a baby?
December 20, 2023
“I think a baby is a sign of love,” says Casey, age 9. “God sent our Savior as a baby because when babies are born, everybody thinks they are special,” says Buck, age unknown. Yes, babies are special ...
Obituaries
Hubert E. White
December 20, 2023
July 13, 1941 - December 18, 2023 Hubert E. White, 82, died Monday, December 18, 2023, in Okmulgee. Service arrangements are pending with the Okmulgee Chapel of Keith D. Biglow Funeral Directors, Inc.
Obituaries
Stephanie Necole Thompson
December 20, 2023
July 28, 1986 - December 7, 2023 On July 28, 1986, Mark and Connie Thompson gave birth to their first child Stephanie Necole Thompson. At 13 years old, she began working at Okmulgee Terrace as a kitch...
Obituaries
Maxine D. Morris
December 20, 2023
May 23, 1929 - December 12, 2023 Maxine D. Morris passed away peacefully on December 12, 2023, in Okmulgee following a brief illness. She was 94. Maxine was born in Welty on May 23, 1929, to James and...
Obituaries
Mickey Ray Robertson
December 20, 2023
July 9, 1958 - December 15, 2023 Mickey Ray Robertson was born July 9, 1958, in Dustin. He passed away on December 15, 2023, in Henryetta. A graveside memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday,...
Georganna Marie Cunningham
Obituaries
Georganna Marie Cunningham
December 20, 2023
Matthew 5:8 - “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” Sixty-four years ago in Boston, Mass. on January 19, 1959, a very special baby girl was born to George An and Mary Lois (McElhann...
Mary Janice (Vance) Haggard
Obituaries
Mary Janice (Vance) Haggard
December 20, 2023
Mary Janice (Vance) Haggard was born Wednesday, January 15, 1947, in Henryetta. She was the only child of the late Everett W. and Helen (Martin) Vance. The family then moved to Okmulgee, where Janice ...
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Molet, Moore win school board races
By Patrick Ford Editor 
April 10, 2026
Voters across Okmulgee County went to the polls April 7 to decide a slate of school board races and propositions, with the most closely watched contests taking place in Henryetta and Wilson Public Sch...
Keating to be featured at April 14 event
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Keating to be featured at April 14 event
April 10, 2026
Residents will have an opportunity to hear directly from gubernatorial candidate Chip Keating during an upcoming “Meet Our Candidate” event in Henryetta. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, ...
“For me
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“For me
By Patrick Ford Editor 
April 10, 2026
“For me, that first bite brought back memories from over 35 years ago.” What started as a nostalgic throwback quickly turned into a full-fledged community celebration this week, as the City of Okmulge...
Upgrades bring new life, dignity to Family Resource Center
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Upgrades bring new life, dignity to Family Resource Center
By Patrick Ford Editor 
April 10, 2026
Thanks to generous grant funding from United Way and the Viersen Foundation, the Okmulgee County Family Resource Center is undergoing a meaningful transformation - one that is already making a powerfu...
Spring Blooms & Big Plans
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Spring Blooms & Big Plans
April 10, 2026
The Okmulgee County Community Garden is preparing to welcome the community for a vibrant, hands-on spring event that promises something for everyone - from seasoned gardeners to curious beginners. Set...
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