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March 6, 2026
Two Okmulgee County residents appeared recently in federal court in Muskogee in unrelated criminal cases involving threatening communications and armed robbery, according to announcements from the Uni...
A: Main
March 6, 2026
Local artisans, businesses, organizations and community groups are being invited to take part in an exciting community celebration this spring as the Veterans of Foreign Wars prepares to host the VFW ...
A: Main, Lifestyle...
March 6, 2026
Highland Park Manor in Okmulgee was filled with celebration as Mrs. Joann Patrick marked her 100th birthday, joining the ranks of Oklahoma’s honored centenarians. Mrs. Patrick, born in 1926 in Arkansa...
News
March 6, 2026
The Okmulgee County Special Athletic Association (OCSAA) will hold its annual Shark Shiver fundraiser this Saturday. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Okmulgee Elks Lodge, 701 S....
A: Main, Main...
March 6, 2026
Drivers traveling along US-75 near Preston in Okmulgee County will soon see major changes as a long-anticipated highway improvement project begins taking shape. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) has launched construction on a more than $11 million interchange project at the intersection of US-75 and Preston Road, also known as Will Sampson Road, aimed at improving safety and traffic...
A: Main, Main...
March 4, 2026
Students from Okmulgee and Beggs are being recognized for their thoughtful reflections on patriotism after earning top honors in the 2025-26 Veterans of Foreign Wars essay competitions. Members of Vet...
A: Main, Main...
February 27, 2026
A tradition of excellence spanning generations was formally recognized Feb. 2 as Morris Public Schools introduced its inaugural Morris Hall of Fame class during a halftime ceremony at the girls’ baske...
News
March 6, 2026
Okmulgee County 4-H members recently showed their hard work and dedication at both the Okmulgee County Spring Livestock Show and the Muskogee Regional Livestock Show. These events represent months of ...
News
March 6, 2026
The Trump administration’s recent moves to dismantle the Department of Education have left Native American leaders feeling frustrated and unheard as several tribal education projects are caught in lim...
News
March 6, 2026
The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce will host a Legislative Forum Friday, March 6, at 8 a.m. at the Mabrey Bank Meeting Room, 111 E. 6th Street in Okmulgee. The Knights of Columbus Council 2494 will hold...
News
March 6, 2026
The community is invited to mark their calendars for the Okmulgee Lions Pancake Day, a long-standing tradition and key fundraiser for the local Lions Club. The event is set to take place Tuesday, Marc...
News
March 6, 2026
Bail reform has long been a sore subject at the state Capitol. First came the narrow rejection of a comprehensive reform package in 2019, fueled by lobbying from the bail bond industry and law enforce...
News
March 6, 2026
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, your natural charisma is at an all-time high right now. A bold idea you’ve been sitting on finally gets the green light. Put your plan into action this week. TAURUS – Apr ...
B:, Sports
March 6, 2026
Several county middle school powerlifting teams competed at Regionals, bringing home a variety of medals to Henryetta, Morris and Dewar. --- HMS powerlifters make statement Coach Adler and the Henryet...
B:, Community...
March 6, 2026
A former Okmulgee County student has earned one of the state’s top football honors after a standout senior season on the gridiron. Hunter Smith, a member of the Sallisaw Black Diamonds football team a...
Sports
March 6, 2026
The Beggs JH Lady Demons made an emphatic statement in their season opener on Tuesday, overpowering the Okmulgee JH Lady Bulldogs 25-6 at home. From the first pitch, Beggs showcased an offensive firep...
Sports
March 6, 2026
The Beggs JH Demons opened their season Monday afternoon on the road, falling 11-1 to the Checotah Wildcats in a four-inning contest. Checotah struck first with a run in the bottom of the first inning...
Sports
March 6, 2026
Dewar Public Schools is embarking on a project to honor its athletic history by collecting photos of all All-State players from all sports. The collected photos will be displayed in new trophy cases i...
Sports
March 4, 2026
The 2026 high school baseball season got underway Monday with a pair of tough road contests for Morris and an emphatic home victory for Preston, giving Okmulgee County fans an early glimpse of what ea...
A: Main, Lifestyle...
February 27, 2026
Families from The Academy of Okmulgee (TAOO) gathered Tuesday, Feb. 24, at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology (OSUIT) for an engaging and interactive Parent Workshop led by Chef Aaron W...
Lifestyle, News
February 25, 2026
The power of community generosity was on full display during the most recent library book sale, as supporters from across the Okmulgee area helped raise more than $2,000 to benefit local library progr...
Columns & Opinion, Lifestyle
February 13, 2026
Soil testing should be an important part of your management strategy, as it provides valuable information that can help you ensure that your soil and plants remain productive. February is a great time...
Lifestyle, News
January 23, 2026
The Okmulgee County Democratic Party held its first monthly meeting of the year last Thursday, welcoming members and community guests and hosting U.S. Senate candidate Troy Green as the evening’s feat...
Community, Lifestyle...
January 9, 2026
Okmulgee lost a respected businessman, community member and family man with the passing of Dwayne Ausbrooks, a lifelong resident of Okmulgee who devoted more than 40 years to serving the community thr...
Community, Lifestyle...
December 24, 2025
Leaders from the Muscogee Nation and the Muscogee Nation Gaming Enterprises (MNGE) held a ceremonial ribbon-cutting on Monday, Dec. 15, to open the doors on a $69.8 million capital investment, the new...
Columns & Opinion
March 6, 2026
DEAR ABBY: Since I was a small boy, silk fabric has always made me feel “safe.” I remember wearing tights in the bathroom in front of the mirror or under my pajamas. Throughout the years, if nobody wa...
Columns & Opinion
March 6, 2026
I heard this story. It’s about a guy who was raised in the Appalachian Mountains. He had never worn shoes in his life. He wore overalls or tattered blue jeans. He married a girl just like him. He was ...
Columns & Opinion
March 6, 2026
Each year around this time, schools across the country celebrate Dr. Seuss Week, a joyful reminder of the importance of reading. Classrooms fill with colorful hats, rhyming stories and the whimsical w...
Columns & Opinion, News
March 6, 2026
A thirst for a life lived in God had spurred several of the men to head off for their out-of-doors community time. A time especially marked by sampling individual communion - where God could enjoy eac...
Religion
March 6, 2026
For the past few weeks, we have been focusing on the glorious fact that God knows everything about us, and we have observed that He cares about everything that comes into our lives. God’s greatest des...