As the country faces an ongoing state of emergency, two local organizations are stepping up to provide essential support to those in dire need. The Dunbar All-School Center (old Banneker) and New Sale...

A former accounts payable manager for the Muscogee Nation’s gaming operations has been sentenced to federal prison for orchestrating one of the largest embezzlement schemes ever reported within the tr...

Candidate filing for Board of Education seats in 10 Okmulgee County school districts will open Monday, Dec. 1, marking the start of a three-day window for individuals wishing to serve their local scho...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners met Monday morning for its regular session, covering a wide range of county business including personnel actions, utility permits, district equipment purchas...

This report is a summary of activities Okmulgee County Emergency Management participated in and does not reflect all activities performed by or participated in by Okmulgee County Emergency Management....

The Prairie Bell Home & Community Education members recently awarded a $400 scholarship to Madelyn Amador. Madelyn is the daughter of Justin and Sarah Amador. Madelyn is currently attending Green Coun...

The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from September business. The monies they reported this period represent sal...

As part of the 2025 Native American Heritage Month activities, the College of the Muscogee Nation will host Dougie Hall on campus this Thursday, Nov. 20, from 6-8:30 p.m. This free event will be held ...

Knights of Columbus Council 2394 with St. Michael Catholic Church in Henryetta will host a Bingo Night Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. at the church, located at 1004 W. Gentry in Henryetta. All regular ...

The Great American Smokeout on Thursday, Nov. 20, encourages tobacco users across Oklahoma and the nation to take their first step toward a healthier, smoke-free life. For nearly 50 years, the America...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you understand that when you’re working hard toward a goal, the process isn’t always straightforward. You may tolerate a fair amount of challenges along the path this week...

November 25, 1962 - November 11, 2025 Dr. Dwanna Lynn (Peterson) McKay, 62, of Colorado Springs, Colo., passed away after a brief but valiant battle with Goodpasture Syndrome. Born in Roseburg, Oreg. ...

Michael “Mike” Lee Rice, 67, of Beggs, passed away on November 12, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. A devoted husband, proud father and beloved “Mr. Mike” to his grandson. Mike lived a life...

October 4, 1958 - November 12, 2025 Retha Ann Dodson, of Okmulgee, passed away on November 12, 2025, in Sapulpa at the age of 67. She was born on October 4, 1958, in Henryetta. Funeral services were s...

Alfred William Hunt, a longtime resident of Dewar, passed away November 13, 2025, at the age of 75. Alfred was born on August 9, 1950, in Modesto, Calif. to Roy Dean and Margaret (Terrill) Hunt. In Au...

January 29, 1947 - November 5, 2025 Carolyn McCall, 78, died Wednesday, November 5, 2025, in Tulsa. Services will be held Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 12 p.m. at Eastside Baptist Church of Okmulgee...

November 27, 1948 - November 16, 2025 Vickie Lynn Miller-Likowski, known to many as “Mae,” passed away on November 16, 2025, in Tulsa at the age of 76. She was born on November 27, 1948, in Coalton to...

July 1, 1969 - November 9, 2025 Jonathan Roy Fowler was born on July 1, 1969, in Tulsa to Michael Fowler and Linda (Dunnivant) Kracke. He passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025, in Columbia, Tenn. Viewi...

July 16, 1932 - November 14, 2025 Wanda Lois Vance Wilber was born July 16, 1932, in Okmulgee to William Jack Vance and Minnie Vance. She died November 14, 2025, in Tulsa. Viewing for Wanda will be he...

DEAR ABBY: My oldest son, “Adam,” turned 50 last month. He and his wife, “Lindy,” live four hours away. They invited me and my husband to a birthday party she was having for him. Adam’s daughter from ...