The halls of one of Okmulgee’s most treasured landmarks will once again fill with life, memories and renewed purpose on Saturday, Oct. 25. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the public is warmly invited to atten...

The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Oct. 14 for the special Morris Public School election on a bond proposal. This Friday, at 6 p.m., MPS Superintendent Becky Alexander invites the public ...

The annual Grayson Gumbo Fest, held Saturday, Oct. 4 in the historic Black town of Grayson, celebrated the community’s unique and often overlooked Cajun heritage. The festival served as a fundraiser a...

The Luv Ford Athlete of the Week award was presented this week to Dewar High School junior Peyton Kilhoffer, who is pictured with Dewar Football Coach Matt Ross and Missy Nash of Luv Ford. The Dewar D...

The Beggs City Council and Beggs Public Works Authority will hold their next regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 6 p.m. inside Beggs City Hall. The agenda includes several key items of city busine...

The Okmulgee Police Department announced the indefinite closure of the Mission Bridge Overpass on Highway 62 due to extensive damage. The incident occurred on Monday, Oct. 6, when a truck traveling we...

The Okmulgee School board will meet in regular session on Tuesday, Oct. 14, to discuss several matters, including calling an election for a board post, and allowing public comment during their meeting...

A cookout for Okmulgee Community Garden members is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, in the gathering area under the pergolas at the garden. Hosted by the garden’s board of directors, members an...

The Okmulgee Pecan Festival returns Friday and Saturday, Oct. 10-11, in downtown Okmulgee and the Muscogee Nation Omniplex, featuring two days of vendors, contests, live music and community fun.

Tribal leaders, city officials and decorated veterans were recently in attendance an event that honored Grover Wind, Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the Muscogee Nation. Wind was presented with a Di...

Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, received a Legislative Hero Award recently from the Oklahoma Nurses Association (ONA). He was recognized during an awards luncheon held Thursday, Sept. 25, at the Emb...

The 5 States Beef Conference returns Oct. 1415, featuring timely beef industry updates to local area producers. The two-day event will connect producers with local experts to gather practical informat...

Oklahoma’s electric cooperatives are marking a major milestone this year as beloved mascot Willie Wiredhand celebrates his 75th birthday, and everyone is invited to join the celebration through a stat...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 This week is all about fresh starts, Aries. The stars are aligning to give you the green light on a new project or personal goal. Don’t hesitate to jump on the first step. TAURUS...

February 18, 1981 - October 2, 2025 Albert William Blake, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away October 2, 2025, in Tulsa at the age of 44. He was born February 18, 1981, in Henryetta to Bobby Lee Blake...

March 31, 1947 - October 2, 2025 Bennie Roy Parks, 78, a resident of Henryetta, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025, in Tulsa. Bennie was born March 31, 1947, in Fairland to Laverne Ilene (Pickett) ...

July 16, 1958 - October 8, 2025 Services are pending for Elizabeth “Beth” Stafford, 67, of rural Henryetta, with Integrity Funeral Service. She passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025, in Henryetta....

December 3, 1949 - October 4, 2025 Laura Alford, a former resident of Henryetta, passed away on October 4, 2025, in Edmond. Services are pending with Rogers Funeral Home.

January 14, 1948 - October 7, 2025 Karen Louise Howk, a resident of Henryetta, passed away on October 7, 2025, at the age of 77. She was born January 14, 1948, to Phillip and Mildred (Vassaur) Lomax. ...

July 18, 1937 - October 6, 2025 Larry Franklin Rogers, a resident of Henryetta, passed away on October 6, 2025, at age 88. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, October 10, 2025, at Rogers...