August 23, 1953 - December 25, 2025 Joyce M. Wilson, 70, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025, in Tulsa. Service arrangements are pending with Keith D. Biglow Funeral Directors, Inc. of Okmulgee.

October 14, 1949 - December 27, 2025 Services are pending with McClendon-Winters Funeral Home for Jeannie Lynn Sitton, who passed away December 27, 2025.

• Chief of Police Mark R. Moore prohibited the use of air rifles within Okmulgee city limits after several boys were seen shooting their new Christmas guns at birds near the council house. The rifles ...

Second Baptist Church, located at 1003 N. Alabama Ave. in Okmulgee, will host a free clothing closet Saturday, Jan. 3, from

A freshman Oklahoma lawmaker who upset a powerful House Republican incumbent last year is trying to turn grassroots energy into a broader policy movement, rolling out a seven- point conservative agend...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Strange things are happening, Aries. It may be better to go with the flow right now. You might like the change that ensues, and the change in pace could be a positive. TAURUS – A...

DEAR ABBY: I am in my early 30s and happy in certain aspects of my life: I recently moved to a house and married a man I love very much. I have friends, hobbies and dreams. One of these dreams is to b...

It is hard to believe that 2025 has come to an end. For those of us at the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA), I must say that our work felt incredibly important this year with addressing is...

1 Corinthians 16:14 - Let all that you do be done in love. What is the reason behind what we do? Whatever the situation, we must be mindful to guard our heart, for it is the origin of our thoughts and...

Beginning Jan. 1 and continuing through Feb. 9, Tabernacle of Praise Church in Henryetta will open its doors nightly for a powerful, community-wide spiritual effort titled 40 Nights of Prayer. The gat...

“Babies go to heaven because that’s where they belong,” says Kelly, 6. Does this include babies who cry a lot? Scripture says God will wipe away every tear in the New Jerusalem. Elizabeth, 9, agrees, ...

Preston senior Kaden Dean has officially signed with Kansas State University, taking his powerful arm, fierce competitiveness and remarkable work ethic to the Big 12 Conference next year. Kaden’s path...

The year 2025 showcased the talents of area athletes and though there were ups and downs, the thrill of being on the field or the court and the support of teammates, coaches, family and friends, kept ...

What was once an overlooked alley tucked behind downtown storefronts is now one of Okmulgee’s most welcoming shared spaces. The transformation of Wall Street Alley did not happen because of one idea o...

Part 1 - As the final days of the year fade into memory, Okmulgee County stands as it always has-rooted in tradition, strengthened by resilience, and shaped daily by the people who call it home. The p...

An opportunity to start 2026 off without the burden of an outstanding warrant on misdemeanors, traffic cases and fines and costs payment plans is being offered by the Okmulgee County District Court. O...

OSU Extension has announced fair checks are now available for pickup at the office, located at 1901 N. Oklahoma Ave. at the Okmulgee County Fairgrounds. Please contact the OSU Extension Office at 9187...

As the Legislature enacted tougher sentencing laws, Oklahoma’s prison population increased for a third consecutive year in 2025. The Department of Corrections reported a population of 23,498 on Dec. 2...

The Okmulgee Rotary Club recently gathered for its annual Christmas Party and Pinning Ceremony, an evening marked by celebration, gratitude and reflection on the shared commitment to service that defi...

Beggs truly rang in the holiday season in memorable fashion as Jingle Bell Day and the Beggs Christmas Parade transformed downtown into a scene straight out of a small-town Christmas postcard. With sm...