High-speed chase results in arrest

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July 10, 2019

A county man decided to start his 4th of July celebration a bit early with a high-speed chase eventually resulting in his arrest. According to court documents, on July 4,

Obituaries

Martha Charlena Dunlap

March 11, 2026

Martha Charlena Dunlap, 92, of Beggs, passed away on March 7, 2026, at 7 a.m. She was born in Hamilton on December 23, 1933, to parents Lovena and Nealy Minyard.Her viewing will be held onDecember 23,...

Obituaries

Sharon Darlene Wise

March 11, 2026

April 12, 1947 - March 8, 2026Sharon Darlene Wise was born on April 12, 1947, to Floyd and Willie Daniel. She passed away March 8, 2026.A celebration of life will be held Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at...

Obituaries

Amy Nichole Maxey

March 11, 2026

October 18, 1999 - March 5, 2026Amy Nichole Maxey, 26, passed away on March5, 2026, in Okmulgee. She was born on October18, 1999, in Paris, Texas to Jarvis Maxey and Nancy (Osborne) Maxey.Arrangements...

Obituaries

Darrell A. Frost

March 11, 2026

Darrell Albert Frost, 60, of Henryetta, passed away March 4, 2026, in Tulsa. He was born on December 10, 1965, In Muskogee to Albert and Sarah (Hunter) Frost. Darrell was a devoted husband to the love...

Obituaries

Ginger Dannetta Coon

March 11, 2026

September 5, 1975 - March 3, 2026With deep sorrow and great love, we remember Ginger Coon, who passed away on March 3, 2026, at the age of 50.A service celebrating Ginger’s life was held at Redeemer E...

Obituaries

Maxine Lee Hinshaw

March 11, 2026

April 13, 1938 - February 24, 2026Maxine Lee Hinshaw, 87, of Edmond, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026, after a short illness.The family will receive friends at McClendon -Winters Funeral Ho...

Columns & Opinion

OICA continues advocacy on children’s bills

March 11, 2026

As we discussed last week, the Oklahoma Legislature continues to move several potential laws forward for the 2026 session over the past month. Lawmakers have held committee meetings to initially consi...

Columns & Opinion

Henryetta student to participate in Washington, D.C. leadership forum

March 11, 2026

This summer, Michael Gryder, a student at Henryetta High School and member of the Muscogee Nation, will join outstanding students from across the nation to take part in a unique academic and career or...

County teams open season with strong performances

March 11, 2026

The 2026 spring sports season is officially underway across Okmulgee County, and local baseball and softball teams wasted little time making their presence known on the diamond. From dominant pitching...

Beggs adjusts schedules following storm damage

March 11, 2026

Beggs Athletic Director David Shannon expressed gratitude to neighboring schools and communities for their support during a challenging time.“First, I would like to thank all of the area schools for r...

Dewey pulls away early against Golden Demons

March 11, 2026

The Beggs Golden Demons returned to their home field last Thursday looking to build momentum early in the season but ran into a strong Dewey squad that capitalized on early opportunities and claimed a...