Lady Tigers rout Graham-Dustin in Tiger Classic opener

Sports

December 9, 2022

By Larry Owen

The Wilson Lady Tiger varsity basketball team earned a spot in the semifinals of the 2022 Wilson Tiger Classic with an opening-round victory Monday evening. The host Lady Tigers advanced in the weeklong tournament with a 70-17 win over the Graham-Dustin Lady Chieftains.

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Agreement, disbursements approved

March 12, 2025

Several agreements were approved during Monday’s regular meeting of the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners.The board approved the Okmulgee County Emergency Management to use the Local and Tribal C...

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Main Street launches TNR program

March 12, 2025

Okmulgee Main Street is taking proactive steps to address the growing feral cat population in the downtown district. A Trap/Neuter/Return (TNR) program will be implemented as a humane and effective me...

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Smalley announces candidacy for District 1 Commissioner

March 12, 2025

With over three decades of experience serving Okmulgee County, Chip Smalley has officially announced his candidacy as an Independent for Okmulgee County District 1 Commissioner. The Special General El...

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Fetgatter passes bill to protect public from sexual predators

March 12, 2025

Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, passed a bill in the House Monday that would require child sex offenders to undergo chemical castration before they would be eligible for parole.House Bill 2422 is fa...

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CM to host Ag Risk Workshop

March 12, 2025

Native Agriculture Financial Services is proud to present an Agriculture Risk Management Workshop on Friday, April 11, from 1-3 p.m. at the College of the Muscogee Nation, located at 2170 Raven Circle...

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Missing woman found safe

March 12, 2025

A 55-year-old woman was found safe following a Silver Alert issued by Oklahoma Highway Patrol last week on behalf of the Okmulgee Police Department (OPD).According to the OPD, with the assistance of t...

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Preston Jump Rope Team to hold showcase fundraiser

March 12, 2025

The Preston Jump Rope Team will hold a showcase fundraiser Friday, March 14 at the Jim Waller Event Center, 10165 Pringey Ave. in Preston.Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the performance will start at...

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March 13 NARFE Meeting |

March 12, 2025

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) Chapter 0730 will meet Thursday, March 13, at 11 a.m. at Shoney’s, 610 E. Main Street in Henryetta. Kerry Page, creator of a 4-H A...

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Disabled and evicted, Oklahoma tenant buys time with appeal

March 12, 2025

Elena Rodriguez’ new landlord evicted her from the apartment she’d rented for a decade, presumably so he could renovate the unit’s dated interior.Rodriguez wasn’t late on rent; she’d paid a month in a...

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HOROSCOPES

March 12, 2025

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you are in a leadership position this week, whether you realize it or not. Your confidence may inspire others to follow your lead. Just be sure not to micromanage.TAURUS –...

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Frustrated spouse has made healthy changes alone

March 12, 2025

DEAR ABBY: My wife and I went for our annual checkups seven months ago. We were both overweight and told by our respective doctors that we needed to make some lifestyle changes to improve our health. ...