Betty “Lagina” Gaines

Obituaries

October 9, 2024

January 3, 1970 – September 30, 2024

Betty “Lagina” Gaines was born January 3, 1970, and passed away September 30, 2024.

The hour of remembrance for LaGina will be held Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 11 a.m. at St. Matthew’s Missionary Baptist Church. Rev. Greg Lewis, Pastor of First Baptist Church-South in Beggs, will bring the eulogy.

Burial will follow at New Post Oak Cemetery, northwest of Beggs. Visitation will take place at the Chapel of Peace of Keith D. Biglow Funeral Directors, Inc. of Okmulgee.

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Employment rate rises for county

July 11, 2025

Most Oklahoma counties reported jobless rates decreased during May, according to the latest news from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commissioner.During the month, in Okmulgee County, the unemployme...

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Muscogee Nation sues City of Henryetta over prosecution of tribal citizens

July 11, 2025

The Muscogee Nation has filed a federal lawsuit against the city of Henryetta, alleging the city is unlawfully prosecuting tribal citizens for crimes committed within the Muscogee reservation - a dire...

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Well Done Foundation Opens New Office

July 11, 2025

Community leaders, supporters and partners gathered Tuesday at 4 p.m. in downtown Okmulgee to celebrate the ribbon cutting for the Well Done Foundation’s (WDF) new office. Founded in 2019 by Curtis Sh...

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Dog Days of Summer

July 11, 2025

Get ready for a tail-wagging good time as the Dog Days of Summer rolls into Okmulgee on Saturday, July 12, hosted at Okmulgee VFW Post 1189, located at 1427 N. Okmulgee Ave. This “pawsitively” excitin...

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Multiple county blood drives set this July

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Henryetta Historical Museum Open Saturday

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Trinity Lutheran to host Bible study

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Trinity Lutheran Church will host a pastor-led bi-monthly outreach Bible study Saturday, July 12, at 10 a.m. at Shoney’s, 610 E. Main St. in Henryetta.

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OCEM Report

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This report is a summary of activities Okmulgee County Emergency Management participated in and does not reflect all activities performed by or participated in by Okmulgee County Emergency Management....

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Muscogee Nation holds Sovereignty Day Celebration

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The Muscogee Nation commemorated the fifth anniversary of the landmark McGirt v. Oklahoma decision Tuesday with a Sovereignty Day celebration at the College of the Muscogee Nation’s STEM Building Lect...

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July 12 Dog Days of Summer |

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Dog Days of Summer will be held Saturday, July 12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at VFW Post 1189, 1427 N. Okmulgee Ave. in Okmulgee. The event will feature dog races, vendors, treats and games for pups and f...