Columns & Opinion, Commentary, Lifestyle
June 9, 2023
Smart Steps
“If God wanted me to be a morning person, he would cause the sun to rise later in the day.”
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November 22, 2024
Candidate filing for the Board of Education begins Monday, Dec. 2, for ten Okmulgee County school districts.Those who wish to file for a Board of Education office must submit a Declaration of Candidac...
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November 22, 2024
The Okmulgee City Council convened on Tuesday, for its regular session at City Hall, opening with an invocation delivered by Rev. McKinley Rice of St. Matthews Baptist Church. The meeting blended comm...
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November 22, 2024
A remarkable partnership is crafting not just beautiful wooden creations but also a story of faith and friendship. Bryan and Tom, the duo behind Dudes Endeavor, have turned personal challenges into op...
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November 22, 2024
DAWN CARTERREPORTERFor this installment of Meet the Officers, I visited the Okmulgee Central Fire Station to sit down with Firefighter Matt Hackler. Our conversation spanned his journey into public se...
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November 22, 2024
In a world where dedication is often fleeting, Robert Pinkston stands out as a pillar of consistency and service. Hailing from Twin Hills, Pinkston has committed his life to supporting his community t...
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November 22, 2024
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is bringing its holiday cheer to Henryetta, with Oklahoma District Director Fernanda Pedraza-Schmitt set to lead the charge. On Friday, Pedraza-Schmitt wil...
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November 22, 2024
Windy Chevrolet in Okmulgee is calling on the community to join them in their mission to help local families in need. The dealership is hosting a ‘Fill the Truck’ donation drive, collecting non-perish...
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November 22, 2024
It may be a year away, but members of the Okmulgee Class of 1975 are already planning their 50th reunion. The planning committee has selected Sept. 26-27, 2025, as the date, and they are wanting as ma...
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November 22, 2024
The Okmulgee School Board of Education held a brief special meeting on Tuesday, approving two new employees and announcing plans to increase special education training across all sites.Superintendent ...
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November 22, 2024
In partnership with the American Legion, the Okmulgee County Homeless Shelter (OCHS) is hosting a fundraiser to help prevent the closure of the shelter and continue providing essential services to tho...
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November 22, 2024
Patrons Bank will host a Christmas Open House Wednesday, Dec. 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.The community is invited to stop by and celebrate the holiday season. Refreshments will be served and prizes will ...