“I know God loves me because he gave us our family, sister, mom, dad and dog Sam,” says Jeff, 9. Jeff, I’m glad you mentioned Dad before your dog Sam. “God made me so that I could run, jump and play,”...

Congratulations to Dewar High School’s Brandon Weibe and Henryetta High School’s Camrynn Watkins, who were recently recognized as Luv Ford’s Athletes of the Week. Pictured above left alongside Weibe a...

Fifty years later, the memories remain as sharp as ever. The cold December air at Norris Field in Ada. The roar of an Okmulgee crowd that traveled wherever the Bulldogs played. The quiet confidence of...

Congratulations to the 2025 State Champion Dewar High School Powerlifting Team, who was awarded their State Championship rings during halftime at the girls basketball game last Friday. Hard work, dedi...

• Kellyville 55, Preston 28 - L --- Preston Lady Pirates (2-7) • Preston 51, Kellyville 27 - W --- Henryetta Knights (1-7) • Kiefer 42, Henryetta 41 - L --- Henryetta Lady Knights (3-5) • Kiefer 65, H...

Each holiday season, remembrance takes on a quieter, more personal form for the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. This year, that remembrance led several troopers and family members to a graveside in Okmulgee ...

The Okmulgee City Council conducted an extensive and multifaceted regular meeting Tuesday evening, addressing a wide range of city business that included zoning changes, infrastructure funding challen...

A significant cost difference between competing bids for a major District 3 road project dominated discussion during Monday morning’s regular meeting of the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners, as ...

Okmulgee County Treasurer Lindsay Bunch is reminding property owners that the deadline to make property tax payments has been extended, while also sharing details on upcoming courthouse closures and t...

A man is facing a felony charge of Cruelty to Animals following a disturbing incident reported Monday near the Okmulgee County Courthouse that drew immediate public attention and outrage. According to...

The 10th Annual Harlan Ford Toy Drive is wrapping up its final days with an outpouring of generosity from across Okmulgee County, ensuring local foster children will experience a brighter Christmas mo...

A recent Impact Tulsa report struck home and spurred Rep. Ellen Pogemiller to craft a law to help stop it. It’s too late for some. The study, using data from 2024, shows that high rates of chronic abs...

• A woman driving east of Okmulgee on Morris Road bought whisky and sped along in a reckless, weaving manner. Her reckless driving led to a fatal accident, and though she fled, she surrendered hours l...

The Knights of Columbus Chapter 2394 of St. Michael Catholic Church in Henryetta will host a Christmas Bingo event Wednesday, Dec. 17, at the church, located at 1004 W. Gentry. Doors open at 6 p.m., w...

Federal prosecutors announced guilty pleas in two separate violent assault cases in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, involving incidents in Hughes and Seminole counties that occurred within tribal re...

The 10th Annual Harlan Ford Toy Drive is wrapping up its final days with an outpouring of generosity from across Okmulgee County, ensuring local foster children will experience a brighter Christmas mo...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you have been looking for some new ways to make some extra money, and now might be the time to start putting your plan in motion. Good fortune awaits. TAURUS – Apr 21/May ...

The 2025-26 high school basketball season is underway across Okmulgee County, and early results point to a winter filled with competitive matchups, developing talent and championship aspirations. As t...

The Okmulgee Bulldogs, led by Head Coach Cordell Love, have opened the season at 1-2, highlighted by a recent strong win over Beggs. With a deep roster and a large group of returning upperclassmen, Ok...

• KIPP Tulsa 77, Okmulgee 66 - L • Catoosa 74, Okmulgee 41 - L • Okmulgee 69, Beggs 58 - W -UP NEXT • Dec. 18 - vs. McLain • Dec. 19 - vs. Daniel Webster • Jan. 6 - vs. Catoosa