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...

Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, in 2019 secured passage of a law to protect sexual assault victims from their predators. He’s now pursuing legislation to better protect potential victims. House Bill...

Tulsa visit enlightens Okmulgee education advocates On Wednesday, Okmulgee Public Schools board member Vickie Jones, OHS parent Tionna Jones, and Okmulgee Public Schools Special Education Director Dr....

Fundraisers underway to aid families Members of the Henryetta community have joined together this week in prayer vigils and other gatherings as they draw strength to deal with this week’s tragic event...

Victims identified; motive unknown Okmulgee Police Chief and District 25 Violent Task Force Commander Joe Prentice shared details related to the deaths of seven people near Henryetta during a press co...

This week, Mom helped me decide what to make for my column. She wanted sandwiches so I went looking for some sandwiches we could enjoy. Then, she told me whether they sounded good or not and we chose ...

Tuesday’s Okmulgee Lions Club program brought back memories of a song in a 1950 movie, “Annie Get Your Gun,” where Annie Oakley (played by Betty Hutton), and Howard Keel were squaring off for a sharps...