DEAR ABBY: I am widowed after 45 years of marriage. A male work friend of 20 of those years wants to have a relationship with me but he’s still married. We have already had incredible phone sex becaus...

Timing can be an odd thing, even a little eerie. Our Inside-Out column, penned a few hours before last Wednesday night’s historic flooding, included the following. With flood-waters serving as a metap...

There are many things we face in life that bring us sorrow and one of the greatest sorrows is losing a loved one in death. It leads to heartache and a great sense of loss. Death is something we all mu...

Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID), also referred to as Equine Cushing’s disease, is one of the most common endocrine disorders in horses. After 17 years of marriage, she heard her husband s...

Grant Program for County Sheriffs This week, Governor Kevin Stitt signed House Bill 3530 which will create a grant program for county sheriffs to combat illegal marijuana activities in Oklahoma. The b...

May 13 is National Apple Pie Day! Celebrate by baking a pie or maybe by trying something a little bit different but along the same lines. Instead of doing a bunch of apple pies for the column this wee...

The Economic Vitality Committee through Okmulgee Main Street is hosting a “Possibilities Tour” in Historic Downtown Okmulgee Saturday, May 14. According to Okmulgee Main Street Director Heather Sumner...

The Oklahoma Boxing Champions Reunion recently gathered both former boxers, promoters and supporters at the Okmulgee County Fairgrounds. Long-time boxer and manager Ronnie Warrior organized the event ...

The Okmulgee Young Professionals are excited with the response to their first annual Cinco De Mayo festival held last Friday in downtown Okmulgee. The group gave a big thanks to everyone who helped in...

Last Friday, Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce hosted the final Legislative Forum of this session with Representatives Scott Fetgatter and Logan Phillips at the Rowe Family Life Center. Rep. Fetgatter stat...

In recognition of the National Day of Prayer, a group of local citizens and ministers gathered May 5 in front of Okmulgee City Hall. Mayor and Pastor Mickey Baldwin led the short event. Prayers were e...

The Okmulgee County Humane Society is urgently in need of foster homes. On Monday, the agency issued a notice that they will no longer take any animals. “We are on complete and total intake hold until...

After a two-year hiatus, the United States Postal Service will once again hold their annual food drive Saturday. On the second Saturday in May, letter carriers in On the second Saturday in May, letter...

The Okmulgee Farmers Market will open Friday for their 2022 season in Historic Downtown Okmulgee. Robyn Pippin Franklin says this year the Market will be open from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. each Friday. “We...

Waters have started to recede in Okmulgee County, leaving behind damage to homes and roads. Recovery efforts will begin in earnest to get relief and aid for those affected by the major storm that impa...

A group of people involved in a larceny at business in northern Okmulgee County are being sought by authorities. According to the Okmulgee County Sheriff ’s Of According to the Okmulgee County Sheriff...

Part 1 of 2 The Okmulgee School board met in a special session Monday evening, moving their regular time up to 4:30 p.m. A packed board room of district staff and teachers were present to hear updates...

As election activities are ramping up through the state, Okmulgee County Election Board wants to update citizens on voter registration and redistricting that will affect polling places. The County Ele...

The Beggs Lady Demon varsity track and field program accomplished something special this past Saturday at Western Heights High School in Oklahoma City. The Lady Demons became the first sports program ...

The Henryetta Lady Knight varsity tennis team walked away with a little piece of hardware this past Saturday at the Class 4A state tennis championships in Oklahoma City. With Top 5 finishes, including...