“He who guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.” (Proverbs 13:3) What if the last thing you say actually becomes the last thing you say? What if those are the wo...

“You can really tell right from wrong because when you hit someone, you feel sorry for them,” says David, age 9. “Like if you kick someone in the knee, you feel bad,” adds Paul, 10. “I feel a feeling ...

Okmulgee Public Schools’ band programs presented their annual Christmas concert at Brock Gym. The bands included the Middle School Beginning Band, Middle School Band and High School Band. Each played ...

DEAR ABBY: I’m 22 and have been dating a 55-year-old man I’ll call “Gerald” for a year now. Because of the difference in our ages, I have been trying to find things for us to do together so our relati...

Part 3 of 3 Over the past two weeks, I have written about how some states are easing child labor laws, leading to young people working too long and too many hours during the year when they should be i...

December 9, 1946 - December 7, 2023 Charles David Shaver, 76, died December 7, 2023, in Tulsa. He was born on December 9, 1946, in Henryetta to Connie and Grace (Becker) Shaver. Viewing will be held f...

February 21, 1946 - December 6, 2023 Dana Ruth Evans, affectionately known as Dana to her friends and family, died December 6, 2023, at the age of 77. She was born on February 21, 1946, in Tulsa to Pr...

March 12, 1952 - December 7, 2023 Kathy Lynn Henry, born March 12, 1952, in Okmulgee, died December 7, 2023, in Tulsa. Funeral services were scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, December 11, 2023, at Integri...

January 17, 1955 - December 5, 2023 Patricia Haehner, 68, of Tiger Mountain, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023, in Collinsville. She was born on January 17, 1955. Funeral services were scheduled f...

July 4, 1945 - December 5, 2023 Ary Johnson, Jr., age 78, brick mason in construction and resident of Morris, died December 5, 2023, in his home surrounded by family. A Home Going Service is scheduled...

January 30, 1996 - November 28, 2023 Services are pending for Lloyd Franklin Beaver Felton, 27, of Beggs, with Integrity Funeral Service. He passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023, in Glenpool.

May 21, 1956 - December 10, 2023 Johnny P. Brown, 67, of Henryetta, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023, in Henryetta. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of I...

May 20, 1943 - December 11, 2023 Judy Gale Taber of Dewar died December 11, 2023, at the age of 80. She was born in Tulsa on May 20, 1943, to L.B. and Lorene Austin. Viewing for Judy will take place f...

April 13, 1980 - December 6, 2023 Brandi Nicole Banks, 43, died Wednesday morning, December 6, 2023, in Dallas, Texas. Visitation will be held Friday, December 15, 2023, at Keith D. Biglow Funeral Dir...

January 30, 1934 - December 7, 2023 Edward “Bud” Mosco, 89, a resident of Henryetta, died December 7, 2023. He was born on January 30, 1934, to Harvey and Cinderella (Fabrizo) Mosco. Funeral services ...

Okmulgee Community Theatre will perform a Christmas Show featuring The House of Orpheus Band and a variety of talent Saturday, Dec. 16, at 7 p.m. at the Orpheum Theatre, 210 W. 7th St. in downtown Okm...

NARFE Chapter 0730 will meet Thursday, Dec. 14, at Shoney’s, 619 E. Main St. in Henryetta. The Christmas celebration meeting starts at 11 a.m. and includes a Christmas tribute, Christmas carols and a ...

Jingle Bell Days, Christmas Light Contest on tap If you love Christmas parades, there are still two events left in the county. This weekend, the City of Beggs will celebrate Jingle Bells Day with lots...

Candidate filing period ends A nonpartisan Primary Election is set for Feb. 13, 2024, following the candidate filing period ended last week, according to Okmulgee County Election Board Secretary Ashle...

Members of Okmulgee Fire Department C were busy Friday afternoon with a house fire in the area of 6th and Bryan. Thanks to the alert public, the fire, which is under investigation, was put out quickly...