The Henryetta Lady Knight varsity slowpitch softball team saw their dreams of a state championship dashed Monday afternoon at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City. The Lady Knights found themselv...

Beggs and Henryetta sent their senior girls golfers off in fine fashion last Thursday at the Class 3A state golf championships. Both county squads came away with Top 10 finishes at the 2-day event wit...

For the second-straight season, the Dewar Dragon varsity baseball team came up two wins shy of their first state championship since 1978 this past Saturday afternoon. The Dragons’ bid to end their 44-...

The Beggs Golden Demon varsity baseball saw their 2022 season come to a close this past Saturday at the Class 3A regional tournament in Salina. The Demons suffered back-to-back losses to Antlers and A...

The Preston Pirate varsity baseball season saw their dreams of a state tournament berth in 2022 fall two wins shy this past Saturday evening. The Pirates were denied their first state tournament appea...

St. Michael Catholic Church 5th Sunday of Easter (Act. 14:21-27/Rev. 21:1-5/Jn. 13:31-35) This Sunday the Church invites us to hear and This Sunday the Church invites us to hear and meditate a special...

“When my mom told me to clean my room, I asked God, and He said ‘Yes!’ Then, I did it. I thank God,” says Christian, 8. Christian, I’m so glad you didn’t hear “No.” If you had, I’m sure you would have...

DEAR ABBY: My fiance, “Rowan,” and I are getting married this year. It is my second marriage and his first. Rowan has a young son I’ll call “Sean” from a previous relationship. I have a good relations...

   City of Okmulgee and Okmulgee County Emergency Management, as well as the Oklahoma Department Emergency Management are requesting residents impacted by recent severe weather to report flooding and ...

All of you history buffs certainly missed an excellent opportunity to get in on an exchange of ideas regarding the current events occurring between Russia and Ukraine from one who has been there, done...

First Pastor’s & Minister’s Wives Luncheon First Lady Claudette Richardson, wife of Rev. Gregory Richardson, will host her first annual Pastor’s & Minister’s Wives Luncheon Saturday, May 7, at 11 a.m....

In a previous column, we observed that believers are identified not only with the death of Christ but also with His resurrection life. In Romans 6:5-7 we read, “For if we have been planted together in...

The Historic Okmulgee Mansion hosted the Okmulgee County Historical Society for the Second annual Spring Charity Event on Saturday, April 30. Over 200 guests enjoyed a beautiful evening of fine dining...

Oklahoma State University’s Community Nutrition Programs (CNEP) made a visit to Preston Elementary School this week. This is the first time the school has hosted the Farm to You program in person. Far...

Part 5 Veteran and post member Pete Rogers has been researching the early history of the post and will be providing a brief history over the next few months in advance of the 100 year celebration. Acc...

Project Heart Senior • Monday: Hamburger, Potato Salad, Pickled Beets, Cookie, Milk • Tuesday: Chicken & Noodles, Green Beans, Chilled Pears, Chocolate Chip Cookie Bar, Milk • Wednesday: Roast Beef, M...

A. Woods Photography Studio and Boutique is one of downtown Okmulgee’s newest establishments, located at 104 ½ S Morton. Morris’ Amanda Woods says she’s been in photography for several years and made ...

Okmulgee and surrounding areas are dealing with torrential rain again that has led to major flooding, including almost 50 water-related rescues. As of Thursday afternoon, Okmulgee County had received ...

People from all over the country paid a visit to the Town of Grayson last week, giving many the opportunity to see first hand one of the few remaining Black towns in the state. Jack and Jill of Americ...

Okmulgee County high school seniors are in the middle of preparation for graduation ceremonies. Schulter High School held their graduation on Tuesday evening. The Preston High School seniors will grad...