Members of the Okmulgee varsity boys basketball team were honored at the annual All-Sports Banquet May 12 at the Okmulgee High School cafeteria. Members of the Okmulgee varsity cheerleading team were ...

Monday is Memorial Day. This is an American holiday initiated to stop and honor our fallen soldiers. There are cities in every state that hold Memorial Day parades and include different veterans group...

There aren’t a lot of things that push my button and make me angry. That is one of the things that God changed in my life when I turned my life over to Him by accepting Jesus as my Savior. Prior to th...

DEAR ABBY: I’m about to get married to a wonderful woman. We have been together for 16 years and have two precious kids. Recently, we were treated to bachelor and bachelorette parties, a week apart. A...

Memorial Day marks the beginning of summer for Oklahomans. Many celebrate with cookouts, trips to the lake or river, and time spent with loved ones. While we are celebrating, we must not forget the tr...

Holy Noticing: The Bible, Your Brain, and the Mindful Space Between Moments* Stumbling onto a book title awhile back, I was drawn in. Holy Noticing: The Bible, Your Brain, and the Mindful Space Betwee...

Dear Editor, I’ve lived in Okmulgee for a long time and knew nothing of the talented young students in Henryetta. Now I know, and would like to share that experience with you. Last May 2021, my teache...

The Okmulgee Police Department is investigating two robberies in the area. Around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday the police were called to the Dollar Tree located at 1815  South Wood Drive. Chief Joe Prentice stat...

Okmulgee County Shark athlete Jaden Peavler and BWC partner Silas Been placed second in their division recently. Members from the BWC Cornhole Club, Okmulgee’s local cornhole players group, partnered ...

We are still on complete intake hold . We cannot take any dogs or cats in without new foster homes. Please come see us. Please spay or neuter pets. There is no such thing as an accidental litter. Cold...

It was a night to remember as the Okmulgee High School Class of 2022 received their diplomas during their graduation ceremony at Harmon Field. Superintendent Renee Dove; school board members Rod Wieme...

Bobby Schultz, former Boy Scout Field Director for Okmulgee County, has announced his candidacy for State Representative of House District 24. The district covers portions of Okmulgee, Creek, and Tuls...

The Okmulgee High School Class of 2022 took their final walk Saturday evening at Harmon Field as they received their diplomas during commencement exercises. A tradition at Okmulgee’s graduation is the...

Sample ballots are now available for the Primary Election on June 28. Voters can download a sample ballot using the Oklahoma State Election Board’s OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/ elections/ovp, or p...

Representatives of the Okmulgee County Health Department addressed commissioners about some needed updates and renovations at the facility during Monday’s session. Martha Laughlin, OCHD Business Manag...

With the increase of clients being served, a local agency is issuing a plea for assistance from the community. The Okmulgee County Homeless Shelter is seeing increased numbers of clients being served....

Cold, rainy weather last weekend resulted in the postponement of the Okmulgee Kids to Parks Day event. However, this Saturday is looking to be the perfect day as many will be preparing to commemorate ...

After a two-year year delay due to COVID-19, the annual Jump Rope Competition was back. On May 17, the Preston Jump Rope Team traveled to Seminole to complete. The Preston Jump Rope Team received 66 f...

Okmulgee High School baseball standout Kaden Ballard, front row center, signed a letter of intent Friday afternoon to play college baseball with Easter Oklahoma State College in Wilburton. Ballard has...

The Morris Eagle varsity football team began the first phase in their preparations for the upcoming 2022 season. The Eagles took to the field the past two weeks for several spring football practice se...