The intentional Jesus-follower has set out to grow ‘tight’ with him - closer and nearer through the whole of their lifetime. Theirs is a life of action - fueled by love - walking in the near presence ...

1:46 a.m. 16200 block of Hawk Rd. Domestic Possible domestic from third party. RP hears a lady and kids screaming across the road. She has locked herself in a silver pickup and is revving the engine. ...

Erik Zoellner was welcomed Monday morning as the commissioner for Okmulgee County District 1. Judge Pandee Ramirez gave him the Oath of Office as Zoellner was joined by his wife Shamron. Commissioner ...

The Nov. 8 General Election is approaching and one of the races on the ballots is for the office of Okmulgee County Treasurer. The incumbent, Vonna Lampkins, is seeking re-election to the post. The fo...

City of Okmulgee Code Enforcement officer Shawn “Maverick” Fritsche was the guest speaker at Talk Local Wednesday morning. Fritsche brought some insight to the process of citywide weed and trash abate...

Preston Schools is the first high school in Okmulgee County with eSports team. In 2021, the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association board unanimously approved a motion to make eSports an OSSA...

Congratulations to Miss Mary’s Market and the Rhodes family, who were honored Tuesday evening at the REI Oklahoma’s Dream Big Awards Ceremony held at the Grand Casino Hotel and Resort in Shawnee. Miss...

If you’re tired of the orange barrels and barricades encountered on roadways throughout Okmulgee County, prepare to get even more tired. Twenty years after the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (O...

A celebration of Native culture is planned on Monday on the square in downtown Okmulgee. The 5th annual Indigenous Peoples Day will be held on the south lawn of Muscogee Council House beginning at 11 ...

No injuries were reported after this SUV crashed into the front doors of the LaLa Land Discount Store located at 6th and Mission in Okmulgee. Okmulgee police and fire were at the scene of the incident...

“Never give up on anything, you just can’t.” That mantra is the driving force behind local BMX racer Jim Price, and just recently, he saw his dream come true. Price, who is a chef and serves as the Nu...

The Okmulgee Community Garden has attracted migrating Monarch butterflies over the weekend. The animals are in the middle of their fall migration. Gardener Sheldon Starr was excited about the butterfl...

Sunday School begins at 9 a.m. followed by worship service at 10 a.m. Come join us for worship! Everyone is welcome and invited to attend. Henryetta First Christian Church is located at 412 N. 5th Str...

Newspaper reporting and content have never been more relevant. We all have stories of readers desperately seeking reliable information about COVID-19 during the pandemic and turning to us to deliver a...

DEAR ABBY: I am a 49-year-old woman who never had a father in my life. He was gone shortly after my mother announced she was pregnant. When she contacted him via his family to let him know I was born,...

There is an old saying about never meeting your heroes for fear of being let down. I am sure there are many examples in which people can point to which would demonstrate this. I have been fortunate to...

OCHS Thrift Store Manager Janet Hoover, cashier and warehouse clerk Ashley Stutchman and Executive Director Brenda Brewer invite the public to Customer Appreciation this Friday. During store hours, th...

Luther’s Oktoberfest will be held Saturday, Oct. 29, from 4:30-8 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1314 E. 6th St. Attendees will be able to enjoy craft beer, German sausage, kraut, pretzels, red cabba...

To thank the community for the support of the Okmulgee County Homeless Shelter, and the Thrift Store, a customer appreciation day is planned this Friday. OCHS Director Brenda Brewer, board members, st...

The Twin Hills School Johnson O’Malley Program will meet Monday, Oct. 17, at 6 p.m. in the Conference Room. The Indian Education Parent Committee meeting dates will be: • Oct. 17 - 6 p.m. • Feb. 20, 2...