12:56 a.m. - N 230 Rd./Hectorville Area - Disturbance - RP advised of a loud party with a live band, noise and a lot of vehicle and mini bike traffic. 8:08 a.m. - Dentonville - Animals -6 cows out, pu...

Why? If there is a question asked of God more frequently than that, I don’t know what it would be. Why? It’s certainly an understandable one given the events last week. A mother and children killed in...

Have you ever stopped to consider the immeasurable ability of our God and all the wonderful things He does in us, through us and for us? Jeremiah zeroed in on it perfectly in Chapter 32, Verse 17, “Ah...

Sam was a black Cocker Spaniel. He was larger than most Cockers. He had been my dad’s construction bosses dog. The boss gave him to my dad when the boss moved into a new house. So, dad brought Sam hom...

Rep. Scott Fetgatter earlier this week released the following statement after law enforcement discovered seven bodies at a rural property east of Henryetta in Okmulgee County, including those believed...

DEAR ABBY: My son recently confided that his fiancé is pregnant with our first grandchild. He asked me not to share this information with my wife, his mother. He knew she would be upset because he was...

As we enter the month of May, we must be prepared for the risk of severe weather. Unfortunately, the month of April served as a stark reminder of the devastation that can be caused by tornadoes. The t...

This week, six Oklahoma public colleges and universities, including Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology in Okmulgee, were recognized for their selection to receive inaugural grant awards...

Over the next several weeks, 326,603 registered voters in Oklahoma will receive an Address Confirmation Notice from the State Election Board. The notices are required by state law. Voters who receive ...

Beginning June 11, livestock owners must obtain a veterinarian’s prescription to purchase certain animal medications. The new rule is a continuation of the Food and Drug Administration’s efforts to en...

CF-2023-00054 04/27/2023 State of Oklahoma vs. Brown, Steven Assault & Battery w/Dangerous Weapon-Automobile CF-2023-00055 04/27/2023 State of Oklahoma vs. Edwards, Ashley Leandra Embezzlement of Rent...

A standard setting tournament recently at Nationals in Chicago was made by the Morris Academic Team, advised by Jeremy Avery. The A Team finished 13th overall, B Team 22nd. B Team was the only B Team ...

Team takes top spot at State Competition The Preston Jump Rope Team brought home another honor recently as they won Best Overall Gold at the Oklahoma State Jump Rope Competition. Preston competed agai...

Brayden Stinnett, son of Brent and Jennifer (Hamon) Stinnett, will be graduating from Porum High School on May 6. Brayden is the grandson of Kenny and Debbie Hamon of Okmulgee; and Doc and Cathi Stinn...

County graduation events kicked off yesterday as Schulter High School held commencement for the Class of 2023. Next week, Preston High School will hold graduation exercises on Tuesday, May 9 at 7 p.m....

Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. The City of Beggs welcomes residents of Beggs to participate in the annual Community Trash off Day on Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Legacy Park on Main Street. R...

Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. A nonpartisan Town of Grayson general election will be held at a Special Town Meeting Wednesday, May 10. Meeting/registration will begin at 6:30 p.m. and those wishing...

Get ready to spice up your Cinco de Mayo celebrations with Okmulgee Young Professionals’ 2nd annual Cinco de Mayo Block Party, from 6-9 p.m. This year, there is even more fun and excitement with a sal...

OCHS director loves to aid community Meet Brenda Brewer. She’s worn many hats since living in the City of Beggs from the age of three. Brewer is a wife, mother of four and grandparent to 11 grandchild...

Funds to aid in community preservation efforts Another successful spring gala is in the books for the Okmulgee County Historical Society (OCHS). Over 250 people gathered at the Historic Okmulgee Mansi...