Wildfire season, that isAh the holiday season! This time of year brings with it thoughts of family, friends, gifts ... and wildfires.Yes, wildfires.If you haven’t figured it out yet, I’m using this co...

Green Country Technology Center celebrated their students this week as graduation ceremonies were held for the LPN and Fall Full-Time Programs. Congratulations to the students and their families for t...

Oklahoma State University unveiled a new initiative to enhance workforce development and expand on OSUIT’s hands-on industry-focused learning model across the state: OSU Polytech.The OSU Polytech init...

The University of Central Oklahoma will celebrate the achievements of approximately 921 graduates during the Fall 2023 Commencement Ceremonies Dec. 15-16, in Central’s Hamilton Field House.Two area re...

Harlan Ford is still accepting gifts for their annual Toy Drive and is excited to announce additional places to drop off toys: Mabrey Bank in Okmulgee and Morris and Wonderfully Made Therapy Group in ...

The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from October business. The monies they reported this period represent sales...

If you love Christmas parades, there are still two events left in the county.This weekend, the City of Beggs will celebrate Jingle Bells Day with lots of activities beginning at 10 a.m. The Beggs Area...

Plan to transform complexA project several years in the making has become a reality for the Muscogee Nation.On Wednesday, Principal Chief David Hill, Second Chief Del Beaver, members of the National C...

The Henryetta Event Center was the site for last Friday’s 1st Annual Tinker Coe Memorial Girls Wrestling Tournament. A total of 16 schools and 132 wrestlers competed in both junior high and high schoo...

The Schulter varsity basketball program came away with a pair of sixth-place finishes this past Saturday at the annual Wilson Tiger Classic basketball tournament.The Lady Bulldogs saw a double-digit h...

Eagles snap winless streak with OT victory against Wewoka in 7th-place contestThe Morris varsity basketball program completed their 3-day participation at last weekend’s annual Okemah Invitational Bas...

The Beggs Lady Demon varsity basketball team took home the consolation championship plaque from the Oilton Invitational Basketball Tournament this past Saturday with a hard-fought 52-48 win over the S...

Lady Knights go winless at 3-day eventThe Henryetta Golden Knight varsity basketball team came away with the runner-up plaque at the annual Okemah Invitational Basketball Tournament last Saturday nigh...

Area seeing definite need for servicesCan you help?The American Red Cross is seeking volunteers to help provide critical services for Okmulgee County.Alethea Pannell is the new recruitment coordinator...

Pastor Daren Lee of Henryetta Church of God, 202 W. Gentry, invites the public to worship with them from 10-11:30 a.m. each Sunday.This coming Sunday, Rev. Jack Mustin will be guest minister and prese...

“He who guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.” (Proverbs 13:3) What if the last thing you say actually becomes the last thing you say? What if those are the wo...

“You can really tell right from wrong because when you hit someone, you feel sorry for them,” says David, age 9. “Like if you kick someone in the knee, you feel bad,” adds Paul, 10.“I feel a feeling t...

Chris Benge to be keynote speaker at Friday evening eventThe OSU Institute of Technology Fall 2023 Commencement will be held Dec. 15 at 5 p.m. in Covelle Hall. The event will honor the dedication, per...

Symbol located in county courthouseOn the second floor of the Okmulgee County Courthouse stands a beautiful, glimmering Christmas tree adorned with delicate ornaments. Each ornament bears the name of ...

The Schulter varsity basketball program suffered a pair of opening-round setbacks earlier this week at the annual Wilson Tiger Classic basketball tournament.The Lady Bulldogs found themselves on the s...