“Children!” says Kelly, 6. Kelly, do you mean you’ll finally get even for all those times when adults got to do more than you did? No, says Daniel, 11. “Whosoever humbles himself like a little child i...

Okmulgee will soon become a part of Hollywood. The release of the animated series, loosely based on the small town, is underway. The 30-minute animated series, produced by Providence Film Group in ass...

Legislative committees begin work The 1st Session of the 59th Oklahoma Legislature is in full swing! Lawmakers have been working at the Oklahoma State Capitol for over two weeks now, and bills are mov...

DEAR ABBY: Regarding “Baffled in Iowa” (Nov. 4), it appears the letter writer’s friend may be in danger. As you stated, the man her friend became involved with is “more than a little controlling.” At ...

November 8, 1937 - February 16, 2023 Edward Barnett, age 85, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023, at home surrounded by family. Edward was born to James and Lizzie (Starr) Barnett at home on Novem...

November 20, 1948 - February 16, 2023 Lee Ann “Bone” Jack, 74, a resident of Hanna, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023, at her home in Hanna. “Bone” was born Nov. 20, 1948, to Louma (Pigeon) and ...

July 22, 1940 - February 16, 2023 Sharlee McCain, a resident of Henryetta, died February 16, 2023, in Tulsa. She was born on July 22, 1940, in Henryetta to Bill and Lorriane (Lollie) Brown, Sr. Memori...

May 8, 1943 - February 19, 2023 Services are pending for Linda D. Rowe, 79, of Henryetta, with Integrity Funeral Service. She passed away Sunday, February 19, in Tulsa.

August 31, 1969 - February 17, 2023 Christopher “Chris” Jacobs, a resident of Henryetta, passed away February 17, 2023, in Henryetta at the age of 53. He was born August 31, 1969, in Henryetta to Lewi...

July 18, 1965 - February 20, 2023 Services are pending for Richard Hicks, 57, of Henryetta with Integrity Funeral Service. He passed away Monday, February 20, 2023, in Tulsa.

12 teams to battle for four State berths at 3-day event Twelve teams will converge on Henryetta’s Event Center this weekend to compete for four spots in next week’s Class B state basketball championsh...

The Preston varsity basketball program made the first step to garnering their first state tournament appearances since 2017 this past Saturday on their home floor - the Jim Waller Event Center. The Pi...

The Okmulgee Ag Boosters will hold their 5th annual Pie & Silent Auction Friday, Feb. 24, at the Okmulgee High School Cafeteria, 415 W. 3rd Street, from 6-8 p.m. The event is cash or check only. Ongoi...

The Knights of Columbus Council 1677 will hold their annual Lenten Fish Fry Fundraiser beginning this Friday. The event will be held the next six Fridays from Feb. 24 through March 31. Lunch and dinne...

Rep. Marcus McEntire, R-Duncan, and Sen. Roger Thompson, R-Okemah, last week commented on new data that shows investments in Oklahoma nursing homes have delivered dramatic improvements thanks to legis...

Preston 4-H Club members, friends, family and Jake the dog were able to pass out valentines to Baptist Village residents and Muscogee Nation veterans. Valentines were bought, donated and crafted by 4-...

PATRICK FORD | NEWS EDITOR

Firefighters have busy Saturday battling 2 blazes The Okmulgee Fire Department was very busy Saturday morning, as they responded to two fires, one of which destroyed a four-story apartment building. T...

Commissioners approve Use Tax to pay for fencing PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners met in session on Tuesday morning due to the Presidents’ Day Holiday Monday. During the...

No donations to be accepted Okmulgee County Homeless Shelter Executive Director Brenda Brewer announced beginning this weekend, the OCHS Thrift Store, located at 6th and Porter, will be undergoing ren...