The varsity basketball teams from Wilson and Schulter met Tuesday evening in Schulter to conclude the home-and-home regular-season series between the two Okmulgee County schools. The Wilson squads too...

The Preston varsity basketball program notched their first sweep Tuesday at Kellyville. The Lady Pirates evened their season record at 2-2 with a 55-42 victory over the host Kellyville Lady Ponies in ...

Okmulgee Schools Superintendent Renee Dove is pictured above left with the district’s Child Nutrition Director Chef Jim Price and his trophy after the USA BMX Grand Nationals last week at Tulsa’s Expo...

Whether we realize it or not we all face many giants of various kinds in life. Our giants are things that challenge or oppose us and we see them as being bigger and stronger than we are. When we look ...

Tuesday’s Okmulgee Lions Club meeting was a much-anticipated program because it possibly had answers to questions you wanted to know but were afraid to ask, or didn’t know who to ask. The program was ...

The Cultural Center & Archives Department, along with the Creek Nation Council House, is holding their Light Up Council House Square event. This week, Muscogee Nation departments and community organiz...

The Okmulgee Salvation Army is needing the community’s help with the Angel Tree, located at Walmart. According to board member Pat Wilson, “On our Angel Tree, someone took the tags - the bottom part -...

Those arriving early for Okmulgee’s Festival of Lights Parade next Thursday will have an opportunity to visit with Santa at The Merc on Mort, 106 S Morton. Santa is scheduled to arrive at 5:30 p.m., a...

This is truly a great time of the year, and our town is looking beautiful! Many of you have reached out to me regarding another incentive to beautify your homes this holiday season and the opportunity...

DEAR ABBY: I am a 44-year-old woman who has been married for three years. We all have a past. Unfortunately, I made mistakes in mine that I foolishly mentioned to my husband when he asked. He is someo...

We were invited to hold a youth rally in another town. The idea was to start up and establish a new youth group in the church there. So, we gathered the youth from our church and headed off for a week...

This week, a family member was coaching another ahead of a big test. “To qualify for operating this heavy piece of equipment, you will want to get familiar with the mock test they give you.” “So,” the...

Can you believe it’s December?! Holiday baking season is upon us and it is one of my favorite times of the year. I love the smell of baking spices, cinnamon being my absolute favorite. I love being ab...

Trying to think of the perfect gift for someone who seems to have it all? Look no further than 4K Professional Massage Therapy, located on the second floor of the McCulloch Building. What does 4K offe...

Okmulgee Main Street held the 5th annual Shop Small kickoff breakfast Saturday at The 6th Street Hub. A big thanks goes out to all who came out and supported the various local businesses. For every $1...

It’s starting to feel a lot like Christmas, so we are having an adoption event Thursday, Dec. 16, from 4-7 p.m. alongside Okmulgee Main Street’s Sparkle Spree Drawing. “All I Want for Christmas Is a F...

Okmulgee Elks Lodge #1822 will accept applications for Christmas Food Baskets today, Dec. 1, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Friday, Dec. 3, from 12 noon to 3 p.m. at the Lodge, located at 710 S. Mission A...

The Community Entrepreneur, Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce, Your Community Resource and Neal’s Furniture have come together to host an evening of fun. Join them on the Council House lawn on Satur day, D...

A show featuring Christmas music will be held next weekend at the Orpheum Theatre. The Okmulgee Community Playhouse will hold “The Christmas Show” Saturday, Dec. 11, at 7:30 p.m., featuring local perf...

Salvation Army Council Members are busy gearing up for Christmas Distribution on Dec. 15 at First United Methodist Church. Angels are on the tree at Walmart and waiting to be adopted. Gifts must be re...