9:06 a.m. - 28900 Block S. 171 Rd. - RP advised her daughter called and stated they could hear her screaming, yelling and fighting with her boyfriend. 10:53 a.m. - Near YMCA - RP advised of a grass fi...

From a few decades ago, I recall reading a wall hanging with the wording that captured my being, “Day by day, three things I pray: To see Thee more clearly, to love Thee more dearly, to follow Thee mo...

10:57 a.m. - 300 Block E. 7th St. - Public Service 1:36 p.m. - 1400 Block S. Delaware Ave. - Public Service 7:16 p.m. - 1200 Block S Wood Dr. - Medical Emergency --- 12:44 a.m. - 400 Block S. Wood Dr....

The Okmulgee Bulldogs boys and girls basketball teams will travel to Morrison next week to compete in the Mike Kerr Classic, a multi-day tournament hosted by Morrison Public Schools that features a st...

The 2026 Henryetta Invitational Basketball Tournament, welcoming eight boys teams and eight girls teams for three days of competitive action, will be held Thursday through Saturday, Jan. 8-10. The ann...

Here is a list of the upcoming Okmulgee County basketball games slated for next week: Okmulgee • Jan. 6 vs. Catoosa • Jan. 8 @ Morrison Tournament --- Morris • Jan. 6 @ Preston • Jan. 8 @ Warner Tourn...

Mojo Grappling Academy athletes turned in an impressive performance two weeks ago at the Ironman Classic in Choctaw, returning to Okmulgee County with multiple gold and silver medals after a full day ...

Part 2 -As another year comes to a close, I find myself reflecting not just on the stories we covered - but on the people behind them. At times, local journalism feels like trying to catch lightning i...

Patrons Bank will host a retirement celebration honoring longtime banker Keith Estes, recognizing his 45-year legacy in banking, during a public reception scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, from 10 ...

A Preston Middle School student is gaining well-deserved recognition for her growing talent and passion for the performing arts. Zoey Hudgins McCool, a sixth grader at Preston Middle School, recently ...

Richard “Rick” Z. Potts, a longtime resident of Okmulgee, passed away on December 26, 2025, in Okmulgee, at the age of 72. He was born on October 10, 1953, in Tulsa to Richard and Loreta Potts. Rick g...

Dwayne Edwin Ausbrooks, 70, of Okmulgee, passed from this life surrounded by his family on December 29, 2025. A devoted husband, proud father and beloved Papall, he lived his life with strength, quiet...

February 15, 1942 - December 24, 2025 William George “Yankee Bill” Nygard gently crossed over into heaven surrounded by loved ones on December 24, 2025. He was born on February 15, 1942, in New York C...

July 30, 1948 - December 21, 2025 Stephen Wesley Neal, age 77, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, December 21, 2025. Steve was born on July 30, 1948, in Henryetta to Wesley...

Robert Wayne Hinshaw, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025, in Okmulgee at the age of 71. He was born on January 21, 1954, in Okmulgee to William Robert Hinshaw and Mary Ruth ...

Robert Nicholls Stewart, a resident of Washington, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025, in Oklahoma City at the age of 79. He was born September 25, 1946, in Ventura, Calif. to John D Stewart, Jr. a...

Rudolph Paul Gouthier, Sr. passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025, surrounded by his family. Rudolph was born on August 28, 1930, in Okmulgee to John Gouthier, Sr. and Viola (Barre) Gouthier. Rud...

Ray Fish, a longtime resident of Henryetta, passed away on December 28, 2025, in Tulsa, at the age of 69. Ray was born on April April 2, 1956 - December 28, 2025 2, 1956, in Henryetta to William and B...

May 6, 1956 - December 24, 2025 Services are pending for Rebecca Fay Gregory, 69, of Dewar, with Integrity Funeral Service. She passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025, in Dewar.

January 21, 1941 - December 28, 2025 Wendall Saunders of Coweta died December 28, 2025. Services are pending with Rogers Funeral Home.