Promising Prospect

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February 28, 2025

Promising Prospect

Those surprise happenings that have a way of springing up in all our lives. Such a moment came when Ann and I learned of my nephew Todd and his wife Karena joining as backup singers for Andy Williams in his routine Branson show.

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Women’s History Month

Moving Forward Together - With Those Who've Been Holding It All Together Anyway

March 28, 2025

If you’ve ever misplaced your keys, needed a bandaid, felt lost in life, or just needed someone to look you in the eye and say, “You’ve got this,” there’s a good chance that person was a woman. And, i...

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Happy Birthday Tony ‘True’ Steele III

Celebrating 1st birthday today, March 28th

March 28, 2025

Our sweet, funny, handsome, loving baby boy, Happy 1st birthday baby boy! Watching you grow this past year has been the most amazing, rewarding, humbling experiences we've been through yet we wouldn't...

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Photo prompts lockdown at OHS

March 28, 2025

A photo circulating on a messaging app prompted a temporary lockdown at Okmulgee High School Tuesday afternoon, as school officials and local law enforcement responded quickly to a potential threat in...

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‘Get Lucky in Rio’

March 28, 2025

The Okmulgee Service League (OSL) is rolling out a season of giving, games, and community spirit with two signature events coming this April - the highly anticipated “Get Lucky in Rio” Casino Night Fu...

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OPS board vacancy remains unfilled

March 28, 2025

The Okmulgee School Board will soon face the need for a special election following an unsuccessful attempt to fill the vacant Ward 4 seat during a special meeting held on Wednesday, March 26.The seat ...

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Jury service cancelled for select dates

March 28, 2025

The Okmulgee County Court Clerk’s Office has announced that jury duty scheduled for the following dates and times has been cancelled:• Monday, March 31 at 8:30 a.m.• Monday, March 31 at 1:30 p.m.• Tue...

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Honoring the Heroes of the Vietnam War

March 28, 2025

Each year, on March 29, the United States observes National Vietnam War Veterans Day. This solemn occasion is dedicated to honoring the service and sacrifice of the nearly 3 million Americans who serv...

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Candidates share priorities at Beggs Forum

March 28, 2025

Candidates for Beggs mayor and school board positions, along with District 1 County Commissioner candidates, were on hand during a “Meet the Candidates” forum Tuesday, March 25. The forum was held in ...

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April 1 election features school, city races

March 28, 2025

Early voting continues today (Friday) for the upcoming April 1 election, which features school board, municipal and county races throughout Okmulgee County and nearby areas. There is also a runoff ele...

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HOROSCOPES

March 28, 2025

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you may encounter some stubborn people this week and that always has the potential for confrontation. Make yourself scarce if conversations veer in the wrong direction.TAU...

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Walters awarded staff almost $600,000 in bonuses

March 28, 2025

Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters awarded nearly $600,000 in end-of-year bonuses to Department of Education staff in 2024.Most employees received an amount equal to 2.5% of their annua...