Seasons Greetings to all Okmulgee Humane Society followers! We want you to know we are hosting a Christmas special on all animals in our care including animals in shelter, boarding and foster homes. D...

As we approach the holiday season, thoughts turn to what gifts will be purchased or provided for loved ones. I hopefully finished most of my shopping over the weekend, but there is still one remaining...

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...

It was November 17, 1980, when the mother-daughter duo Barbara Pollard and Glenda Chastain opened their doors for business as co-owners of Ye Olde Lamp Post Antiques. The antique store has been a stap...

The Schulter Bulldog varsity basketball team suffered a 5643 setback to the Maud Tigers Monday evening. The double-digit loss came in the first round of the 2022 Wilson Tiger Classic basketball tourna...

In America it is virtually impossible to ignore what is probably the most celebrated season of the year. The familiar and festive sights and sounds are almost everywhere. Beautiful decorations are in ...

The Okmulgee Lady Bulldog varsity basketball team began the home portion of their regular-season schedule Tuesday evening. The first visitor to historic Brock Memorial Gymnasium in 2022-2023 was the H...

Woodlands Skilled Nursing & Therapy is inviting the public to come visit Santa on Monday, Dec. 12, from 5-7 p.m. Woodlands is located at 1701 East 6th Street in Okmulgee. As a special treat, Santa wil...

This Sunday, Dec. 11, is the 3rd Sunday in Advent. The readings are from Isaiah 40:1-9(9-11), 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 and Matthew 11:2-10(11). Way for the Lord The voice of the Baptizer cried out in the w...

The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors held a ribbon cutting for Hometown Treasures Flowers, Gift and Amish Market in Morris recently. Though it has been open for a time, an official ribbon-cutt...

DEAR ABBY: I have been married to my wife for a little over a year. I love her. However, right before our wedding, I met a co-worker I’ll call “Alexis.” We hit it off, and I consider her a close frien...

Among the benefits of observing Advent is the ‘perk of practice.’ A dance student will increase her poise, enhance motor skills and go deep with self-control by repeatedly giving herself to prescribed...

We had only been missionaries to Brazil for a few months. Everything was new to us. The weather, the housing, the foods, the market, the names of people - everything was different. We were learning. W...

Wednesday, December 7, marks the 81st anniversary of Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor. Each year, we take this day to remember those lost in one of the most devastating attacks our great country has eve...

Did you grow up baking in the kitchen every December like I did? Now that I am an adult, I miss the family getting together to do that. Granny has passed away and Mom’s health is not such that we can ...

Donna Wilson, Mandi Atwell and Donna Stephanie of Okmulgee County Farm Bureau are shown with some of the items already donated for the annual Collection Drive, which continues through Dec. 16. Farm Bu...

An OIC Indian Taco Sale will be held Friday, Dec. 9, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the OIC Indian Community Center, 2900 N. Osage Place. The meal will include an Indian Taco, drink and dessert for $10 and...

Okmulgee Cub Scout Pack 102 is practicing caroling. The Pack will be caroling at area nursing homes for Christmas. The Pack is having a Baked Ziti Lunch on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at ...

The late Rev. Preston Jackson Sr. will be among those honored on Sunday, Dec. 11, at 6 p.m. at Timothy Baptist Church, Tulsa. This event is sponsored by the Christian Ministers Alliance and The Empowe...

‘Listen my children and you shall hear, a much better tale than the midnight ride of Paul Revere.’ No, the British aren’t coming, but something much, much better - the Oklahoma Broadband Office. And I...