After earning straight Superior ratings on March 8, the Beggs Band of Demons is headed to State. The band is directed by Tyler Reeves, who is assisted by Colby Crane and Paula Hamilton. “We’re incredi...

Congratulations to the Okmulgee Dunbar School representatives headed to the Eastern Oklahoma State Spelling Bee Friday, April 21, at the Muskogee Civic Center. Levi Rucker-Fink (8th grade) was crowned...

Food for Kids, a.k.a. Backpack Buddies, along with the Okmulgee Masonic Lodge held a bean dinner fundraiser on March 7 at First Baptist Church of Okmulgee. The Backpack Buddies provides meals to child...

The DOJ’s (Department of Justice) Office for Access to Justice Director Rachel Rossi met March 9 with Muscogee Nation Chief David Hill, Muscogee Nation Attorney General Geri Wisner, Muscogee Nation Li...

• Monday: Chicken Fajita, Roasted Corn and Black Beans, Cinnamon Apples, Tortillas, Sour Cream/Salsa, Ice Cream• Tuesday: Pollock Fillet, Baked Beans, Coleslaw, Cornbread, Margarine/Tartar Sauce, Cher...

Okmulgee High School student Brooklyn Scott was honored recently by the VFW District 7 and Post 1189 commander. Brooklyn was the local winner of the Voice of Democracy (VOD) Essay Contest, which quali...

How Manifestation Can Differ by SexAccording to the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, “Research shows genes are responsible for about half of the risk for AUD” (alcohol use disorder)...

It was the perfect weather for the 2023 Okmulgee County Sharks Special Athletic Activities Association’s Polar Plunge and Buddy Walk on Saturday.Thanks to the support of the Okmulgee Rotary Club, Miss...

Hattie Mann honored on milestoneDear Editor:I just wanted to say a big thank you for helping me celebrate my 100 Centenarian Birthday Party.It was wonderful, and I am so grateful you all took time out...

NARFE Chapter 0730 will meet at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 9, at Shoney’s, 619 E. Main St. in Henryetta. Okemah Chief of Police Patrick Williams will discuss State Question 820, which legalizes adults ov...

How Partnering with CommunityISthe BusinessIt takes a perceptive eye to not just see what is out of place but to also see where the placement should be and how to get it there. John Neal Jr. with Neal...

Okmulgee SchoolsAll breakfast served with juice. Choice of 1% or Fat Free Milk offered each day at breakfast and lunch. For high school, juice, fruit and salad bar is also offered daily for lunch.• Mo...

Calvary Baptist Church welcomed their new pastor Rev. Johnny Wagner and wife Becky on Feb. 19.Rev. Wagner is the only son of a single mother; he has sisters and their childhood home was in Northwest O...

6:07 a.m. - 1200 block of W 7th St. - False alarm or false call, other1:42 p.m. - 1700 block of E 12th St. - Medical assist, assist EMS crew6:38 p.m. - S Okmulgee Ave. & W Eufaula St. - Motor vehicle/...

Ja’Cari Hammon and Alijeh Wright were presented with awards from Mayor Mickey Baldwin recently at the Eastside Baptist Church Black History Program.The awards were given to commemorate the boys outsta...

Okmulgee’s Stonebridge Academy held a Mardi Gras Parade around the square in downtown Okmulgee. Parents and friends joined students and staff as they gave out beads and candy to the spectators.

A Tulsa man was arrested in Okmulgee Monday after an altercation with an Okmulgee police officer.The suspect was taken into custody on a series of complaints. Possession of a stolen vehicle, driving u...

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.According t...

Beggs Elementary School recently held its 1st-4th grade Spelling Bee. Mallory Karbowski was crowned overall winner and will compete in the Scripts Spelling Bee in March. Pictured are 1st Grade Champio...