DEAR ABBY: We recently found out my 19-yearold daughter is pregnant. This is her first boyfriend, and she is absolutely smitten with him. He has asked her to marry him, and we are excited and happy fo...

The Okmulgee County Historical Society is honored to announce two $10,000 donations. Heather Sumner (above) representing Okmulgee Main Street, and Leman Lewis (below) with Landmark for all Generations...

The City of Okmulgee will hold an electronic waste recycling event at the end of the month. The event will be held Friday, Oct. 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 29, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for...

Luther’s Oktoberfest will be held Saturday, Oct. 29, from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 1314 E. 6th St. Attendees will be able to enjoy craft beer, German sausage, kraut, pretzels, re...

Pictured are some of the members of the Morris Academic Team after being named 2022 District Champions. The Morris Academic Team also competed in the first round of the I Want Answers competition at R...

Congratulations to the Preston High School Academic Team, who were recently awarded Class 3A District Champions. The team defeated Kellyville 260-170, Sperry 180-150 and Kiefer 350-70. Jon Robertson i...

The Pride Morris received all 1s with a Superior Rating at the OSSAA Regional Marching Contest held Tuesday. Congratulations to the band for their success.

With better than a quarter century of my life spent in advocacy, including 12 years as a state Representative, I’ve seen many good and more than several “less desirable” ideas work their way through t...

If getting changed to be like Jesus requires me to first have it all together, I (like pretty much every other human alive) am simply defeated before taking a first step. Images of a homeless boy batt...

What is it that makes for a happy Christian? What is it that makes one Christian full of joy, excited to greet the new day, expectant in meeting the people they will encounter that day, and ready to d...

Friday October 14th is National Dessert Day! So look, if any of you have any doubts that October is my month, let me tell you what days I celebrate this month. Oct 1 is National Cookie Day, Oct 4 is N...

There’s no doubt about it! My, what a joy and thrill it is to realize that the God of the heavens and earth knows me! It is a truth beyond human comprehension. He knows the color of my eyes, He has co...

OSUIT Child Care Center announces its participation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). All participants in attendance are served meals at no extra charge to the parents. In accordance w...

“My dad is a preacher,” says Dylan, 7. Say no more, Dylan. We understand. Another Dylan, 6, says he remembers to live for God by a simple formula: “Love people, listen to God, don’t push and don’t tal...

Hoffman First Baptist Church 4th St. & School • Hoffman Pastor Larry Baker: 405-248-6067 Come join us at Hoffman First Baptist Church as we study and learn about our great Lord and Savior Jesus Ch...

The Okmulgee, McIntosh and Okfuskee County Health Departments are teaming up to host a series of “Navigating Pregnancy” classes throughout October and November. The series will guide women through the...

An Okmulgee man died in a single- vehicle crash Saturday afternoon, according to Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The collision claimed the life of Mitchell Dewayne Agent, 29. The fatality collision happened ...

Prairie Bell OHCE will be hosting their annual Christmas Bazaar and Craft Show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19 in the Morris High School Gym at 307 S. 6th Street. There will be lots of boot...

Okmulgee County reported a slight increase in the jobless rate during August, according to the recent figures from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission. During August, Okmulgee County reported ...

Okmulgee’s 5th annual Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration was held Monday downtown in front of the Creek Council House. Above, attendees participate in a social stomp dance to conclude this year’s even...