• Six men were arraigned in Henryetta Justice Court on robbery charges, with one, R. J. Jones, also facing assault with intent to kill for allegedly shooting Officer Grant Cowan. Bonds were set at $2,...

Community, please join us as we celebrate the work of Okmulgee County Humane Society (OCHS) Director Babs and wish her all the very best in her new journey ahead. Babs’ work in the community alongside...

As you may know, some businesses pass along part of their profits to investors in the form of dividends. If you own shares of these companies, either directly in stocks or more indirectly through mutu...

American author of over twenty children’s picture books, Denise Fleming celebrates her birth date as Jan. 31, 1950, in Toledo, Ohio.Her father spent his free time building furniture and her mother was...

Voters will head to the polls on Feb. 11, which will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Okmulgee County Election Board Secretary Ashley Carnes recommends voters with questions about their eligibility or pol...

We had known each other professionally through her work as a State Representative, and in my work as an Assistant News Director at our local radio station. We also were both youth workers at different...

Once you retire, you’ll likely need to draw on a variety of financial sources - and one of the most important ones may be your 401(k). And for 2025, you can put even more money into your plan than eve...

DEAR ABBY: I have been thinking a lot lately about my first love. The thoughts come and go, which I know is normal. A week or so ago, I stumbled upon her LinkedIn account, saw her profile picture and ...

As the Oklahoma Legislature begins work, there is a record number of bills presented for consideration over the next four months before the constitutionally required adjournment on the final Friday in...

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Lucas James Blackbird, age 40, of Vian, was sentenced to 51 months in prison for one count of Assault of a Spous...

When I heard the news of the death of former President Jimmy Carter, I was reminded of a statement he made 10 years ago during his announcement that he was battling brain cancer. He was asked if he wo...

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Tanner Wayne Hicks, age 34, of Okemah, was sentenced to 60 months in prison for one count of Assault Resulting i...

Monday: No School Tuesday: Breakfast: Sausage & Biscuit Lunch: Corn Dog, French Fries Wednesday: Breakfast: French Toast Lunch: Chicken & Noodles or Toasted Cheese Sandwich, Dill Pickles Thursday: Bre...

The wildfires currently ravaging Southern California, and their tragic consequences, are reminders of just how exposed we are to natural disasters. If you’ve been affected by these fires, what steps s...

Years ago, a young couple left their almost-twoyear-old son with his favorite baby sitter, Miss Elva. A few days later, she laughingly told them that he had come to her that evening, dragging his diap...

Author and illustrator of many treasured picture books Janet Stevens celebrates her birth date as Jan. 17, 1953, in Dallas. Her book “Tops and Bottoms” is a Caldecott Honor Book.Janet and her co-autho...

• Monday: Closed for MLK Day• Tuesday: Baked Chicken, Cheesy Mashed Potatoes, Veggie Blend, Dinner Roll, Fruited Gelatin• Wednesday: Beef & Cabbage Casserole, Buttered Corn, Rosy Applesauce, Dinner Ro...

This report is a summary of the week’s activities and highlights key events and operations conducted by the Emergency Management Office. --- Meetings & Administrative Tasks Board of County Commissione...

AARP Oklahoma has officially opened applications for its 2025 Community Challenge grant program, offering nonprofit organizations and government entities a chance to enhance the livability of their co...

The holiday rush is over, and many people will experience a touch of the winter blues over the next couple of months.“It’s not uncommon in the general public for us to struggle with some level of sadn...