Though Saturday morning was a little chilly, participants and supporters showed up for the Okmulgee Primary School 5K Fundraiser. Pictured are participants in the run as they leave the starting lineup...

Representatives from the Fire Department Board were in attendance at the Okmulgee County Commissioners to present four proposals to the board. Speaking on their behalf was Rick Mitchell from Beggs Rur...

November 11 is Veterans Day, a federal holiday used to honor all veterans of the uniformed services who served or are still serving during times of peace as well as war. Veterans Day has its origins a...

The Wilson Tigers will begin their second playoff appearance in school history this Friday night. The Tigers’ first-round opponent will be the Maysville Warriors with the opening-round contest taking ...

The Morris Eagle varsity football team closed out their 2022 regular-season schedule on a winning note this past Thursday night. The Eagles finish 2022 with a 3-7 record following their 25-20 road vic...

The Beggs Golden Demons saw their chances of playing a first-round playoff game in front of their home fans disappear last Thursday with a 35-18 loss to the visiting Sperry Pirates. The 17-point setba...

The Dewar Dragons were crowned the District B-5 champions last Thursday night with a 62-14 home victory over the Caddo Bruins. The district title is the sixthstraight for the Dragons and 30th overall ...

For the first time in six years, the Henryetta Golden Knights will compete in the high school postseason in 2022. The Knights will open playoff action this Friday night in Eufaula, taking on the Distr...

The Preston varsity basketball program began their 2022-2023 season this past Friday evening against the visiting Okarche Warriors and Lady Warriors. The host Preston Lady Pirates needed a 4-minute ov...

Okmulgee Primary School held their 5K and 1 Mile Run Fundraiser this past Saturday. Winners of the 1 Mile Fun Run include: Jalen Bevan, 1st; Jeremy McCormick, 2nd; and Jonathon Hernandez, 3rd. Winners...

By the time you likely read this column, the elections will be over, except for a select few which might go to a recount or have some type of challenge. Every two years, voters have the opportunity to...

DEAR ABBY: I’m a 59-year-old single man who was dating a 42-year-old woman for the past three years. The whole time we dated she was going through a divorce. I supported her and helped her through it....

Trinity Lutheran Church This Sunday, Nov. 6, is the 21st Sunday after Trinity. The readings are from Genesis 1:1-2:3, Ephesians 6:10-17 and John 4:46-54. God Declares Us Righteous Unsheathing His Word...

Preston High School teacher Carly Perry was among the nearly 300 Oklahoma educators who earned professional development hours and joined with other adults in improving their crafts during the Oklahoma...

Morris Community of Christ Church Fundraiser and Bingo will be held this Saturday night, Nov 5. at the Morris High School Cafetorium. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event has not been held the last...

Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program serves residents in nursing, assisted living and residential care homes. The Program is administered by the Department of Human Services under the authority of the Old...

The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC) announced this week the official hard launch of its revamped digital identity verification system, VerifyOK. This new tool will help make the claims ...

Valerie Naumann has been busy sewing for the Prairie Bell OHCE Christmas Craft Show. She will be selling beautiful baby blankets, cloth baby books, quilts and many other handmade items. The craft show...

Julie’s School of Dance in Okmulgee is still taking enrollment for the 2022-23 dance season. Attendees will be able to learn tap, ballet and jazz. Classes are open to 3-10 year olds. Dance offers a di...

A formal groundbreaking ceremony was held Oct. 27 at the Okmulgee Business Complex, located at Highway 75 and Fairgrounds Road. The property, a former oil refinery, went through remediation in the lat...