With the end of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits taking effect on Oct. 31, many Okmulgee County residents are turning to local churches and community organizations for help. F...

The Okmulgee Area Development Corporation (OADC), in partnership with East Central Electric Cooperative (ECOEC), hosted an inspiring new event Wednesday - the first-ever “Made in Okmulgee” Manufacturi...

The public’s assistance is being sought in locating a missing 14-yearold girl last seen early Tuesday morning in Okmulgee. Marin Beeney, age 14, was last seen around 1 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at her...

Okmulgee Public Schools has issued an important warning to the community regarding individuals or groups who may be soliciting donations for high school building repairs. Superintendent LuVona Copelan...

November 26, 1927 - October 27, 2025 Mary Lou (Vassaur) Volturo, 97, passed away on October 27, 2025, in Edmond. Mary was born November 26, 1927, in Delaware, Ark. to Edgar and Florence Vassaur. A ros...

November 26, 1977 - October 22, 2025 A service of memory for Mr. Albert Alexander Sutton, Jr. will take place Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 3 p.m. at Greater Jones A.M.E. Zion Church. Pastor Harold W...

August 31, 1947 - October 25, 2025 Gary Edward Williams, a resident of Chandler, passed away on October 25, 2025, in Shawnee. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Integrity Chapel,...

April 26, 1938 - October 12, 2025 Bunnie Bruce McCosar was born on April 26, 1938, at Claremore Indian Hospital to Matthew and Nellie (Cornell) McCosar. Memorial service will be November 1, 2025, at 1...

June 22, 1948 - October 22, 2025 Connie Ann Walker, longtime resident of Morris, was born on June 22, 1948, and died October 22, 2025, in Okmulgee. She attended Second Baptist Church of Okmulgee for m...

April 26, 1923 - October 26, 2025 Frederick A. Behn, age 102, laborer and resident of Henryetta, died Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Henryetta Community Skilled Healthcare & Rehab surrounded by family. ...

October 24, 2025 Dorothy Marie Fisher, age 92, homemaker and longtime resident of Okmulgee, died Friday, October 24, 2025, in Ft. Smith, Ark. surrounded by family. A homegoing celebration is scheduled...

July 23, 1958 - October 26, 2025 Jackie Ray Morton was born on July 23, 1958, in Okmulgee to Nelson and Clara (Wright) Morton. He was one of three children, and spent his entire life in his hometown o...

March 27, 1963 - October 28, 2025 Barbara Rae “Bobbie” Reid, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025, in Okmulgee at 62 years of age. She was born March 27, 1963, in Tulsa. Bobbi...

May 24, 1957 - October 18, 2025 Steven Ray Lewis was born in Okmulgee on May 24, 1957, the son of Preston Lewis, Sr. and Ernestine (Turner) Lewis. A service of memory will be held Saturday, November 1...

November 14, 1934 - October 28, 2025 Barbara A. Lee, age 90, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2025, in Okmulgee. She was joyfully reunited with the love of her life, Johnny, who preceded her in d...

April 11, 1949 - October 28, 2025 Stephen Joe Weller was born the first child of Raymond Joe and Dorothy Nell (Wadley) Weller on April 11, 1949, in Okmulgee. He passed from his earthly home to his hea...

The 4th Annual Last Stop Christmas Shoppe Craft Fair, sponsored by Okmulgee First United Methodist Church, is slated to return Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Rowe Family Life Center, located on W. 8th Stree...

Schulter Athletics and Cheer are gearing up for a big day of community fun and fundraising as they host their 1st annual Fall Chili Cook-Off and Cornhole Tournament, both on Saturday, Nov. 1. These fa...

The Muscogee Nation Lighthorse Police Department announced a Tactical Medicine Training will be held Friday and Saturday at the former East Side Elementary building, 1614 E. 9th Street in Okmulgee. Th...

As the federal government shutdown continues, Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS) is working to connect residents with vital community resources to help ease financial uncertainty and maintain access to e...