If you’re familiar with the term ‘Elevator Speech,’ you know that sometimes we meet people who only have a few minutes to receive a briefing about our town. About the length of an elevator ride. So yo...

October 18, 1946 - August 15, 2023 Cecilia Marie Thomas, affectionately known as “Cil” or “Cecil,” was born October 18, 1946, in Okmulgee to Cecil and Everyln Asberry. The celebration of life for Mrs....

December 14, 1988 - August 14, 2023 Mark Anthony McDade, Jr., 34, passed away Monday, August 14, 2023, in Tulsa. Funeral service will be held Friday, August 25, 2023, at 11 a.m. at St. Matthews Missio...

May 8, 1956 - August 17, 2023 Shawn Dee Godfrey died August 17, 2023. Shawn was born in Okmulgee to George Carl and Betty Jean Smith on May 8, 1956. A celebration of life will be held at 3 p.m. Friday...

August 26, 1962 - August 17, 2023 James Lee Duty III, 60, a former resident of Vernon, died Thursday, August 17, 2023, in Marshall, Texas. Graveside rites will be conducted Friday, August 25, 2023, at...

March 10, 1936 - August 15, 2023 James Edward Leeper, Jr., affectionately known as Sonny, passed away on August 15, 2023, in Tulsa. Born on March 16, 1936, in Yukon, W.V., he was the son of James Edwa...

November 10, 1965 - August 20, 2023 Rojer Washee Johnson, Sr. also known as ‘Bear,’ passed away on August 20, 2023, at the age of 57 in Okmulgee. Rojer was born on November 10, 1965, in Bowling Green,...

August 15, 2023 Wanda Jo (Jones) Hammon, age 79, of Lawton, went home to the Lord on August 15, 2023. A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday August 26, 2023, at Macedonia Baptist Church...

August 16, 1962 - August 21, 2023 Anderson Berryhill, III was born Thursday, August 16, 1962, in Oklahoma City to the late Anderson Berryhill, Jr. and Cora Sue (Beaver) Berryhill. He passed away Monda...

September 28, 1965 - March 23, 2023 Artra “Monty” Youghmon Young was born on September 28, 1965, in Okmulgee. Monty peacefully entered the arms of the Lord on Thursday, March 23, 2023. He was the olde...

August 25 Okmulgee Farmers Market | The Okmulgee Farmers Market is held each Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of the Creek Council House in downtown Okmulgee. August 26 A Night with Winnie | Okmu...

Rocky Ridge plans Rendezvous Oct. 21 The community, along with vendors and sponsors are being sought for a special event coming near Drippings Springs Lake in October. Chris and Udonna Edmonds, owners...

Student in Mrs. Six’s technology courses at Beggs High School arrived to class this school year to new technology equipment to help them acquire new skills. “This year, I applied for and received the ...

For the Okmulgee community’s insurance landscape, a fresh breeze of professionalism and dedication has arrived. Kara Stephens with Shelter Insurance has taken residence in the office building of 220 S...

‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ to take stage in October Are you a fan of the ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show?’ Well, that will be the next production for the Okmulgee Community Theatre. According to Director ...

Monday: Breakfast: Cereal, Peaches Lunch: Enchilada, Mexican Rice, Salsa, Craisins Tuesday: Breakfast: Biscuit, Gravy, Sausage, Orange Slices Lunch: Turkey Sandwich, Chips, Baby Carrots, Cookie Wednes...

Preston Schools announced its policy for free or reduced-price meals for children served under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP) and After-School Snack Program (...

The U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance, through Justice & Security Strategies, Inc. announced that it will award the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Lighthorse Police Department with a ...

The U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance, through Justice & Security Strategies, Inc. announced that it will award the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Lighthorse Police Department with a ...