Dromedaries. Magi. Sheba. Median. Ephah. Camels. These are not exactly typically things, places, and experiences in twenty-first century Oklahoma. And yet they show up in our readings, just as they do...

An If, Then, This Scenario If: You’ve lost your pet, first contact Okmulgee County Humane Society at 918-759-2000 to see if your pet was picked up by the City of Okmulgee Animal Control Officer. If: I...

According to the Substance Abuse and the Mental Health Services Administration, marijuana use among all adult age groups, both sexes, and pregnant women is going up. At the same time, the perception o...

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married more than 30 years. In the last five, I have had so many doctor appointments, medical procedures and surgeries that I have lost count. My husband thinks i...

The conversation about free and reduced-cost breakfast and lunch availability for students is happening at the Oklahoma State Capitol this session. Three lawmakers have filed legislation to either inc...

Celebrated the fourth Friday in February, Skip the Straw Day is a yearly campaign conceived in the minds of a group of middle school students from Whitehall, Mich. called The Coral Keepers. According ...

Gala Yvonne Mann, longtime resident of Okmulgee, passed away February 6, 2023, in Okmulgee at 73 years of February 6, 2023 age. Arrangements are pending with McClendon-Winters Funeral Home of Okmulgee...

Sandra Kay Finnell, a beloved member of the Morris community, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023, at the age of 76 years. Sandra was born on November 9, 1946, in Macomb, Ill. to her parents, George...

Baby Damoni Elias Nothem was born December 21, 2022, December 20, 2022 - February 26, 2023 and died February 26, 2023. No services will be held.

David Eric Folenius, age 50, slipped into the arms of Jesus while surrounded by his loving family on February 22 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. He was born July 31, 1972, to Robert a...

Waltraud Haynes, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home in Henryetta on February 25, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was 84 years old. Waltraud was born on Septem...

Services are pending for John Vernon Gazalski, 81, of Kellyville, with Integrity Funeral January 4, 1942 - February 26, 2023 Service. He passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023, in Kellyville.

Our dear mother, Lura Frances Wilson, 95 and formerly of Okmulgee, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at Trinity Woods Health Center in Tulsa. The family will receive friends for a viewing from 6...

Robert Louis Mall, Ret. USN AMS1, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023, in Henryetta at 91 years of age. He was born June 6, 1931, in Henryetta to the late Louis Eugene and Ella Nadean Mall. Bob en...

Jaxen Wright becomes Morris’ first-ever state wrestling champion History was made this past Saturday night at the Jim Norick State Fairgrounds Arena in Oklahoma City. Jaxen Wright etched his name in t...

Preston cagers near State berth following regional title sweep The Preston varsity basketball program is one win away from earning their first state tournament appearance since 2017. The Pirates and L...

Oklahoma Christian proves to be too much for Beggs in 65-42 loss. --- Knights Fall One Point Shy in Loss to Perkins Henryetta unable to complete 4th quarter comeback in 69-68 setback in 3A area tourna...

A Youth Spring Camp, hosted by Change Agents, is seeking Okmulgee area 3rd, 4th and 5th graders to participate in the event during their upcoming Spring Break. The free Youth Spring Camp will be held ...

American Legion White William’s Post 10 Okmulgee was gifted a new cook stove by Whirlpool, represented by Jason Sarber (left) last week. Pictured accepting the donation are Adjutant Robert Marek, Post...

Auditions for the stage play ‘Clue’ will be held Saturday, March 11, from 2-4:30 p.m. at the Orpheum Theatre, 210 W. 7th St. in Okmulgee. Big parts, small parts and no-lines all being cast. There is a...