The Dewar Dragons solidified their place as a powerhouse in Oklahoma high school football, claiming their second Class B-I State Championship in five years with a decisive 44-12 victory over the Laver...

The Weleetka Outlaws continued their dominant run through the playoffs with a commanding 4626 victory over the Wilson Tigers in the Class B-II football semifinals on Friday. The win extends the Outlaw...

Congratulations to the Morris High School football team, who was presented the 2024 Class 2A-II Academic State Championship trophy at UCO during halftime at the state championship game.

5-7County basketball teams had a busy week, as the season gets underway. Okmulgee participated in the Hartshorne Tournament, while Beggs played in the Oilton Tournament. The Wilson Tiger Classic is al...

DAWN CARTERREPORTERBehind the uniform, Lieutenant Dennis Cheary is a man with a story as multifaceted as the community he serves. Lieutenant Dennis Cheary’s story is one of transformation. From a trou...

Kicking off the holiday season last night was the annual Okmulgee Festival of Lights Parade, which drew hundreds of people to downtown Okmulgee.This weekend, be sure to check out some of the other eve...

As the holiday season is in full swing, donations are being accepted by the Salvation Army and local citizens have been spending their spare times ringing the bells and helping fill the kettle at the ...

Brock Gymnasium on the campus of Okmulgee High School will very busy today and tomorrow as athletes from around the area will compete in the annual Gary McKee Okmulgee Bulldog Classic Wrestling Tourna...

The Twin Hills 4-H Club recently collected over 200 pairs of socks for local Angel Tree gifts and to be used throughout the year for those in need. Pictured are Gabe and Dane Bonebrake, Liam Loghry, C...

The filing period for school, city, and county posts concluded Wednesday, with multiple candidates stepping forward to serve their communities.The District 1 County Commissioner post drew four candida...

A local man is facing drug charges after being arrested at a local casino in late November.According to the court document obtained, Terry Nuckolls was detained on Nov. 28 at the One Fire Casino after...

On Wednesday, Okmulgee High School welcomed 36 Colleges and Businesses as special guests for their College and Career Fair. Thank you to the sponsors, including Windy Chevrolet of Okmulgee, Clearview ...

The state’s new behavioral health center for central Oklahoma faces a massive cost overrun because the project’s initial estimate didn’t include furniture and equipment and bathrooms must be redesigne...

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) will host an open house on Thursday, Dec. 19, to discuss proposed improvements to the US-75A and BNSF railroad underpass in Beggs. The meeting will tak...

The Okmulgee County Republican Party invites all county Republicans to a Christmas party meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at the American Legion, 730 W. 6th Street in Okmulgee.Special guests include:• Bry...

The Lions were happy to have Sue and Amanda from Safe Harbor as our guest and speakers on Tuesday with Program Chair Mike Morrison.Sue is the Director of Safe Harbor that was established by District A...

The 9th annual Harlan Ford Toy Drive is currently underway, as the community has stepped up once again to donate new, unwrapped toys and bicycles for local foster children. Pictured making donations r...

A Henryetta man pleaded guilty this week to possessing dynamite despite a prior felony conviction.Steven William Burden, 46, admitted Tuesday to being a felon in possession of an explosive. Federal pr...

Okmulgee First United Methodist Church will host its annual Last Stop Christmas Shop Craft Fair Friday and Saturday, Dec. 6-7, at the Rowe Family Life Center, W. 8th St. between Seminole & Okmulgee. V...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Your pioneering spirit is in full swing this week, Aries. Embrace new challenges and don’t hesitate to get out front and take the lead. You just might inspire others with your co...