The Wilson Lady Tigers swept their opponents last week to capture the championship at the Wilson Tiger Classic. After defeating Gans 70-27 in the first round, Wilson went on to defeat Riverfield 59-14...

The Dewar Dragons and Lady Dragons were on fire as they blazed through the Welch Tournament last week to capture the trophy on Saturday. The Lady Dragons, under Coach Stephen Castlebury, opened with a...

Okmulgee hosted the 2024 Gary McKee Bulldog Classic on Dec. 7 at Brock Gymnasium.Here are the final results:Top 10 Boys Teams (27 Total) 1. McAlester - 256.5 pts.2. Rogers, Ark. - 166 pts.3. Bishop Ke...

Wrestlers from Dewar and Morris High Schools placed at the Tinker Coe Memorial Wrestling Tournament held last Friday in Henryetta.Dewar’s Maray Cummings placed 3rd and Jayla Nye finished 4th, while Mo...

Last week in cage action, the Okmulgee Bulldogs pulled off a thrilling 64-62 overtime win against the county-rival Beggs Golden Demons. Henryetta and Morris took part in the Okemah Tournament, while P...

The Okmulgee Bulldogs captured a thrilling 64-62 overtime victory against the county-rival Beggs Golden Demons last week. Above, Okmulgee’s Jamar Penn takes a jump shot. See additional photos in Frida...

The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce has a fresh face at the helm, and she’s bringing a new energy and vision aimed at revitalizing the local business community.Sarah Rhodes, a long-time Okmulgee resident...

On the second floor of the Okmulgee County Courthouse stands a beautiful, glimmering Christmas tree adorned with delicate ornaments, each bearing the name of a victim whose life was lost to violent cr...

Amidst energy regulation and national reliability concerns, East Central Oklahoma Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ECE) secures industry veteran Dwayne Elam as its new CEO.Elam brings 18 years of experienc...

In the spirit of the season, a small group of OSUIT employees participate each December in some type of giving back to the community event. In the past, this event has included donating non-perishable...

For those wanting a little bit of holiday magic in the daytime, Beggs will hold their annual parade Saturday at 11 a.m. Those wishing to enter should email atchamber23@gmail.com to sign up and for inf...

Koby Watford, a junior at Schulter High School, has published his debut poetry collection, “That Little Voice,” which is now available on Amazon. The book dives into the complex themes of selfdoubt, m...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners met for their regular meeting on Monday, first hearing public input from Globe Life Insurance Agent Jacob Lakeman. Lakeman briefly presented an alternative i...

Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) proudly celebrated the accomplishments of eight graduates at the Fall Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Graduation ceremony held on Dec. 10, 2024. Family, friends...

Families in need within the Okmulgee city limits can look forward to a free Christmas dinner on Saturday, Dec. 21, thanks to a collaborative effort by St. Anthony Catholic Church, Gather, 2/5 Food Pan...

Okmulgee Main Street thanks the committee members and many volunteers, along with everyone who participated and helped make this year’s parade a magical evening. Congratulations to the following winne...

Okmulgee Community Theatre will hold a Christmas Show Saturday, Dec. 14, at 7:30 p.m. at the Orpheum Theatre, 210 W. 7th Street in downtown Okmulgee. Admission is $7, and children 12 and under are fre...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, a special person in your life deserves all of your attention. Romance might be on your mind, and you’ll look forward to all of the time you can spend together.TAURUS – Apr...

Patsy Ann Dickinson passed peacefully at home on November 21, 2024. She was born on January 10, 1947, to TB and Eula Kelley.She married David Dickinson 48 years ago. He passed away on August 24.Patsy ...

May 14, 1947 - December 11, 2024Arrangements are pending with Integrity Funeral Service of Henryetta for Henry Lee Stevens, who passed away December 11, 2024.