November 13 Deep Fork Community Action Board Meeting | Deep Fork Community Action Foundation will hold its annual board meeting Thursday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. at Work Ready Okmulgee, located at 100 W. 7...

Democrats and advocates are warning about the growing consequences that the government shutdown will have on Head Start programs across the country. The program, which provides child care and nutritio...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Your passion is ignited this week, Aries. A fun hobby might capture your full attention. Don’t be afraid to try something new or put your energy into something you really love. T...

Surrounded by 40 of his classmates, Grant Henderson was assigned a role. Henderson, a freshman human development and family science student at Oklahoma State University, was participating in OSU Exten...

Okmulgee County Election Board Secretary Ashley Carnes, along with assistant Carrie Bailey and Debbie Walker, were still working away despite their office being turned “upside down,” as remodeling wor...

Okmulgee community members recently gathered for a practical and informative estate-planning workshop aimed at helping families secure their financial future and avoid unnecessary hardship. The sessio...

When it comes to tales of the supernatural, few places capture the imagination quite like the haunted locations in Oklahoma. These storied sites are not only known for their historical significance bu...

alloween, celebrated annually on Oct. 31, is a festive occasion steeped in history, traditions and cultural significance. Below are some intriguing trivia and fun facts Originally carved from turnips,...

s the leaves turn golden and a chill settles in the air, the anticipation for Halloween grows. This beloved holiday, marked by carved pumpkins, whimsical costumes and an air of mystery, boasts a rich ...

The Okmulgee Lions Club held two engaging meetings this month, each marked by community updates, member spotlights and meaningful discussions about local education and civic involvement. --- OPS Super...

DEAR ABBY: I met this guy at work and fell in love. We started going out, and he asked me to be his girlfriend. We moved in together pretty quickly, and I got pregnant. Three months later, I saw a tex...

It was Halloween. I was middle school age. I was awkward in that special sense of being afraid to be embarrassed. I thought I was too old to get dressed up with childhood abandon, and too sensitive to...

Any joint pilgrimage (journey) embarked on by people sharing a deepening love for one another is anything but dull. Terms that could rather spring to mind are words like adventurous delightful - invig...

Delta Dental of Oklahoma (DDOK) and the Delta Dental of Oklahoma Foundation recently announced its scholarship fund recipients at the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry (OUCOD). Morris reside...

Luv Ford recently honored a pair of Athletes of the Week. Above, Missy Nash of Luv Ford presents a plaque to Morris standout Chase Baumgarner, pictured with Coach Jimmy Whitlock. Below, Nash presents ...

Monday: Breakfast: Pancake, Sausage, Syrup Lunch: Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich, Corn Tuesday: Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Toast Lunch: Beef Nachos, Refried Beans, Salsa Wednesday: Breakfast: Bis...

In recognition of Red Ribbon Week, Beggs Elementary School Counselor Kelli Baker urged classes to decorate their doors to their rooms, using their creative side to urge everyone to remain drug-free. T...

• The Orpheum Theatre advertised the movies “Paranormal Activity 6: The Ghost Dimension 3D” and “Hotel Transylvania 2,” screening Wednesdays and Thursdays starting at 7:15 p.m. • Salvation Army Major ...

Landmark for All Generations would like to extend its deepest gratitude to everyone who joined us for our recent Homecoming and Open House event on Saturday, Oct. 25. The celebration was a beautiful s...

The community gathered last Saturday at Landmark for All Generations’ Homecoming and Open House event. Pictured are some of the sights at the historic former Okmulgee Black Hospital, along with severa...