Okmulgee Community Theatre will perform ‘A Christmas Carol’ Dec. 12-13 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. at The Orpheum Theatre in downtown Okmulgee. Admission is $10 for adults, and children 12 and ...

Jeremiah 23:16-18 - This is what the Lord Almighty says: “Do not listen to what the prophets are prophesying to you; they fill you with false hopes. They speak visions from their own minds, not from t...

“Heaven is probably so stunning that it makes your eyes all watery. I also think heaven has everything you can dream of,” says Alison, 9. Have you ever known tears of joy from hearing an operatic teno...

The Knights of Columbus Council 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...

Congratulations to Dewar High School’s Traber Jones, who was recently recognized as Luv Ford’s Athlete of the Week. He also helped his team capture the Class B-I State Championship last week in Edmond...

Congratulations to Covington Aircraft, who won the Judge’s Choice Award at the 2025 Festival of Lights Parade in downtown Okmulgee. Additional category winners included: • Best Use of Theme: Okmulgee ...

March 3, 1979 - December 8, 2025 Andre Dejuan McGee, 46, a resident of Okmulgee, died Monday, December 8, 2025, at St. Francis Health System in Muskogee, with his family present. Final arrangements ar...

October 22, 1959 - November 29, 2025 Yvette Marie Mitchell, after 66 seasons, transitioned to eternal rest on November 29, 2025, in Tulsa. Memorial services will be held Saturday, December 13, 2025, a...

March 6, 1944 - December 5, 2025 Bobby “Bob” Ray Patterson, Sr., a resident of Beggs, passed away Friday, December 5, 2025, at his home in Beggs at the age of 81. He was born March 6, 1944, in Weleetk...

April 27, 1945 - December 5, 2025 Shirley Ann Meyers, a resident of Checotah, passed away Friday, December 5, 2025, in Checotah, at the age of 80. She was born April 27, 1945. Shirley is survived by h...

January 28, 1937 - December 4, 2025 George Raymond Gulley Sr., a resident of the Wilson community, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025, in Tulsa at the age of 88. He was born January 28, 1937, in S...

August 14, 1936 - December 6, 2025 Lee Dale Walden, a resident of Henryetta, died December 6, 2025, at the age of 89. He was born on August 14, 1936, in Okemah to William and Ethel (Clarkson) Walden. ...

September 2, 1943 - December 7, 2025 Leon Ashlock, a resident of Henryetta, died December 7, 2025, at the age of 82. He was born September 2, 1943, in Okmulgee to Richard and Minnie (Williams) Ashlock...

May 11, 1947 - December 7, 2025 Margaret Davis was born May 11, 1947, and passed away December 7, 2025. At her request, no funeral service will be conducted. Cremation arrangements are under the direc...

DEAR ABBY: My daughter won’t allow me to have a relationship with my toddler grandson without constantly interfering. Everything is “no.” She says things like: “Don’t bring him a toy every time you co...

With the beginning of December and upcoming celebrations, stress is an inevitable part of the season. Holidays are often portrayed as joyful and exciting, but many children experience significant stre...

Under the bright lights of Chad Richison Stadium last Thursday night, the Dewar Dragons wrote the final chapter to a season that already felt like a legend in the making. A season of grit, fire, heart...

The Henryetta Lady Knights used a dominant fourth quarter and a strong rebounding performance to put away the Preston Lady Pirates 51-39 last Friday night, closing out a physical and momentum-shifting...

The Wilson Tigers and Lady Tigers delivered a powerful home sweep last Friday night, overwhelming Putnam Heights Academy in two commanding victories that highlighted Wilson’s depth, energy and early-s...

Local basketball fans are in for one of the busiest and most exciting weeks of the early season as several Okmulgee County programs head into tournament play beginning Thursday with action stretching ...