The 68th Annual Roy LeBlanc Invitational Rodeo returns this weekend, drawing contestants and spectators from across the country to the Bob Arrington Arena at the Muscogee Nation Complex. Sponsors for ...

Inside today’s issue is the special section for the Okmulgee County Free Fair. The event is Sept. 7-9 at the Okmulgee County Fairgrounds. During the fair, visitors will be able to see many displays, a...

Victim was reportedly lying on roadway An Okemah man lying on a roadway was killed after he was struck by a vehicle Wednesday morning. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported the fatality collision happe...

10 Okmulgeeans selected Ten Okmulgeeans were awarded the 2023 Work Ethic Scholarship awarded by the mikeroweWORKS Foundation. According to their website, “Through this program, we encourage people to ...

Exciting Pecan Festival news announced Though she isn’t a new face in the Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce office, Whitlea Bowen was recently officially hired as the new Administrative Assistant at the ag...

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 ...