ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 You are likely to question information you receive this week, Aries. Investigate things further, but remain receptive to what others are saying.TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, it ...

April 13, 1952 - November 22, 2024William Curtis Doan passed away unexpectedly on November 22, 2024, at his residence in Okmulgee. He was born in a small hospital near Fayetteville, Ark. on an Easter ...

November 16, 1965 - December 22, 2024Services are pending for Mark Allen Mooney,59, of Dewar, with Integrity Funeral Service. He passed away Sunday, December 22, 2024, in Muskogee.

July 27, 1978 - December 20, 2024Services are pending for Kevin Don Thompson, 46, of Schulter, with Integrity Funeral Service. He passed away Friday, December 20, 2024, in Henryetta.

DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend and I recently bought our first house together. It has an outdoor kitchen and other features he really likes. I like it too, but there have been some issues already in the firs...

No matter what holiday you are celebrating in December, there are usually gifts involved.With Christmas Day and Hanukkah both falling on December 25, and Kwanzaa starting on Dec. 26, people from all a...

Matthew 5:44-45 - But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, that you may be sons of yo...

“Christmas is a birthday party,” says Ashley, age 11. “It’s Jesus’ birthday. At my church, we get a big birthday cake for Jesus.”Ashley, you’ve got it right. Christmas is party time. It’s time to cele...

The Preston High School boys basketball team secured a decisive 60-41 victory over Eufaula on Dec. 17.The first quarter saw the Pirates jump out to an early lead, outscoring the Ironheads 14-9. This m...

The Wilson Tigers, last year’s Class B State Basketball Champions, are preparing to play in the annual Tournament of Champions at the BOK Center from Dec. 26-28.The Tournament of Champions is hosted b...

At halftime of the Preston and Kellyville boys basketball game on Dec.10, Prep Nation held an award presentation ceremony for Preston Pirate Kaden Dean, who was announced as the inaugural Class 2A Fal...

A dominant performance by Skylar Greenhaw propelled the Henryetta Knights to a resounding 84-22 victory over the Tulsa Dove Raptors on Dec. 17 at Henryetta High School. Greenhaw scored an impressive 2...

Congratulations to Dewar High School’s Cash Faulkner, who came in 4th place at the Joe Cole Classic last weekend in Cleveland.

The Wilson Tigers showcased their grit and determination in two hardfought games this past weekend, earning a victory over Pocola on Friday, Dec. 20, before falling to Cascia Hall on Saturday, Dec. 21...

The Oklahoma Sooners accepted a bid to play in the Armed Forces Bowl to take on Navy (8-3, 6-2 American), the bowl announced. The Armed Forces Bowl is set for Dec. 27 on ESPN, with kickoff slated for ...

Several longtime City of Okmulgee employees were honored during Tuesday’s regular meeting at City Hall.After the vocation led by Pastor Adam Hiett of Second Baptist Church Okmulgee, the council began ...

The Daffodil Garden Club, Okmulgee’s oldest garden club, proudly celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. Founded in 1929 by Mrs. W.A. Allen, the club has been a cornerstone of the community, dedica...

Thanks to Okmulgee Public Schools and Pastor Greg Richardson of Conversion Ministry Church, Dunbar students who attend the final Prayer Before the Bell event this Friday will get a goodie bag as a gif...

Brady McFarren, a firefighter with the Okmulgee Fire Department (OFD), brings a mix of grit, dedication, and heart to his work. Originally hailing from Indiana, McFarren’s journey to becoming a firefi...

Okmulgee Main Street’s annual Sparkle Spree wrapped up in spectacular fashion Monday evening at the Creek Council House. The event celebrated local businesses and brought the community to- gether, cul...