Mitchell, Branson share concerns, issue with recent decisions Recent changes in supervision of Okmulgee County 911 Communications, along with media reports and interviews, accusations of alleged ‘unla...

Okmulgee City Council members took a big step in working to preserve one of our city’s historical landmarks when they voted to donate $5,000 to the oldest Black hospital in Oklahoma. Mayor Mickey Bald...

Downtown parade is 4 p.m. Saturday Okmulgee will be busy this weekend, with thousands attending and enjoying the 68th Roy LeBlanc Okmulgee Invitational Rodeo. Lots of excitement is in store at the Bob...

OEF partners with school, agency to provide service An exciting new mentorship program was announced this week. Margaret Hess announced the launching of the Bulldog PAWS mentorship program during this...

A large crowd of supporters and area churches joined together Saturday morning for the annual County Prayer Walk, beginning at Brock Gymnasium. Committee members including Darren Downing, Christy Park...

Henryetta sophomore launches 2 HRs in 4-1 victory Henryetta sophomore Serenity Rex dominated the visiting Vian Lady Wolverines on both sides of the field in Monday’s season-opening fastpitch softball ...

The Dewar youth football program will begin its 2023 campaign on the final Saturday of August (Aug. 26) at the friendly confines of Dr. Ted Lewis Stadium. The Lil Dragons’ first opponent of 2023 will ...

Preston tops LeFlore in 12-0 victory The Preston Pirate varsity fall baseball team kicked off 2023 Monday evening with a 12-0, run-rule, win over the visiting LeFlore Savages. The season-opening win e...

St. Michael Catholic Church Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord, Year A A choice is necessary. The choice is extremely costly. But the one we are choosing for is always with us and is greater tha...

MEMBER OF HENRYETTA FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH “Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to a king as the one in authority, or to governors as sent by him for the punishme...

“I would ask him for all the answers. I would buy him lunch,” says Bobby, age 7. Yes, it would be nice to not study and have the answers to those pesky tests. Then, there’s the other trial that takes ...

In today’s digital landscape, internet connectivity is the lifeline that keeps businesses across the country connected to customers. Any resident of this great state knows Okmulgee’s location can caus...

During the month of August, we are offering adoption by donation for animal in boarding, a pay by your heart special! Take a look at these beautiful animals and apply to adopt on the OCHS website at w...

DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been married for 38 years. We were both divorced prior to our marriage. Our marriage is great, and we have demonstrated this to everyone and especially to our boys. We de...

A Call for Renewed Commitment As a candidate for Principal Chief of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation (MCN), I have shared a platform which includes revisiting the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) issue. In ...

Hoffman Fellowship will hold its Vacation Bible School Wednesday through Friday, Aug. 9-11, from 6-8 p.m. NARFE Chapter 0730 will meet Thursday, Aug. 10, at Shoney’s, located at 619 E Main St. in Henr...

10 Years Ago: Okmulgee County’s employment rates tied for 7th highest in the state. Okmulgee and Okfuskee Counties both had a 7.7% unemployment rate. Sheryl Chapman and her Junior Joeys held clown per...

Okmulgee Quarterback Club will meet Friday, Aug. 11, at 6:30 p.m. in El Avocado’s meeting room. Anyone interested in the football program is welcome to bring ideas and suggestions. The selection of of...

DAWN CARTER & JOSHUA JACKSON | REPORTERS Scrap Happy Guild Holds Quilt Show The community attended a showcase of creativity and craftsmanship last weekend at the Scrap Happy Quilting Guild’s Craft Sho...

Community leaders and volunteers were up early on Saturday morning as the Okmulgee County Family YMCA donated over 650 school supply kits to local students during the Manna Day school supply giveaway....