December 12, 1970 - November 17, 2025 Arrangements are pending with McClendon- Winters Funeral Home of Okmulgee for James Michael Holbrook, who passed away November 17, 2025.

DEAR ABBY: My husband of 4 1/2 years had an old girlfriend he was on and off with for 15 years. She passed away while he was in prison. We got married three months after he was released. The thing is,...

Art and I were a bit on the ornery side. We weren’t mean or hurtful in what we did, but we did get ourselves into trouble sometimes. We were both in the band. We both played tuba in the marching band....

The work done by the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA), while always rewarding, can sometimes be stressful, and occasionally downright depressing. The statistics and real-world conversation...

Some call them spiritual disciplines. Others say spiritual practices. Either label works. The important thing for the Christ-follower is understanding that God has provided for them a variety of down-...

• Okmulgeean Charles Otto and family carried the memory of Corporal James Dimitri Otto for decades. James was a 21‑year‑old Marine killed in action on Nov. 20, 1943, during the invasion of Tarawa Atol...

One of the godliest ladies I have ever known was Vivian King who was a member of the church to which I was called to pastor for over 12 years in Dustin. Mrs. Vivian had been the church pianist for dec...

12:40 a.m. - 17200 Block S. 205 Rd. - RP advised of a vehicle fire inside a garage. 8:43 a.m. - 11300 Block Celia Berryhill Rd. - RP advised of a fraud incident that happened the previous week. 4:17 p...

3:07 a.m. - One Fire Casino - RP advised a customer discovered their tires had been slashed and stated they believed the knew who did it. 7:49 a.m. - 8th St. & Hwy 75 - RP advised of a two-vehicle acc...

12:24 a.m. -1200 Block E. 12th St. - Medical Assist 3:30 p.m. - 2600 Block N. Miami Ave. - Public Service Assistance, Other 5:10 p.m. - 1100 Block W. 12th St. - Fire, Other 6:33 p.m. - 1100 Block W. 1...

CF-2025-00203a 11/17/2025 State of Oklahoma vs. Borders, Pierre Jimari Dalevon Conspiracy to Bring Contraband into Penal Institution CF-2025-00203b 11/17/2025 State of Oklahoma vs. Childers, Justin Co...

Two of Okmulgee’s oldest congregations, Eastside Baptist Church and Second Baptist Church, will unite for a special joint worship service on Nov. 23 at Second Baptist Church. A community breakfast wil...

The holiday season is bringing community spirit to the forefront as VFW Post 539 and its Auxiliary prepare to host two special events in early December - one to honor local veterans and another to bri...

Congratulations to Henryetta senior Blaze Hill, who was recently recognized as Luv Ford’s Athlete of the Week. Pictured with Hill are HHS Football Coach Kevin Adler and Missy Nash of Luv Ford. Be sure...

The final score won’t show it, but Beggs spent the closing minutes of Friday night’s Class 2A-II playoff opener reminding everyone why no one in their brutally tough district ever took the Golden Demo...

Congratulations to the Wilson Lady Tigers for being awarded the OSSAA Academic Achievement plaque for the 2025 fast-pitch season. This marks the program’s 2nd Academic Achievement plaque.

The Mojo Grappling Academy (MGA) turned a disappointing cancellation into a triumphant outing last weekend, competing in the Mannford Black Flag Brawl, after the scheduled Henryetta tournament was cal...

The holiday season is approaching, and with it comes the 10th annual Harlan Ford Toy Drive, which began Nov. 14, and continues through Dec. 20. Organized with the support of the Okmulgee County Depart...

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) announced the arrest of a 19-year-old Okmulgee man following an extensive investigation into the possession of child sexual abuse material. Earlier th...

In a rare and deeply meaningful step toward community unity, Eastside Baptist Church and Second Baptist Church will come together for a joint worship service on Sunday, Nov. 23, beginning with a 9:30 ...