The Preston Lady Pirates will host summer basketball team camp June 2-3, welcoming area players for two days of competition and skill development.The camp promises each participating team six guarante...

Well Done Foundation (WDF), a national nonprofit whose mission is to plug orphaned oil and gas wells across the United States, this week announced the completion of the fifth well in the Deep Fork Nat...

A tense and at times emotional special meeting of the Henryetta Public Schools Board of Education Wednesday morning turned into a nearly hour-long discussion centered on district finances, transparenc...

The Oklahoma State University Extension Office in Okmulgee County has welcomed a familiar face in a new leadership role. Jake Kell, a lifelong resident of the county and graduate of Morris High School...

Every year, communities around the world come together to celebrate Arbor Day, a special day dedicated to honoring trees and recognizing their crucial contributions to our environment. Traditionally o...

Part 2In Part 1 of this series, we focused on what families can do to protect children - starting from birth - with age-appropriate conversations, clear boundaries and consistent involvement. But in P...

A number of factors can affect how well a garden or lawn takes root. Watering is a key element of any landscape care strategy, and one that homeowners should educate themselves about if they want to m...

According to County Election Board Secretary Ashley Carnes, voters in Okmulgee County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the May 13 Oklahoma State Senate District 8 and Green County Technolo...

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority is advising consumers to be wary of the pervasive smishing text scam plaguing Oklahomans this week.Scam text messages have been targeting tolling authorities nationwide...

A spaghetti dinner fundraiser will be held to support the Schulter Class of 2025 this Saturday, April 26.The event will take place from 5-7 p.m. at Schulter Baptist Church, located at 13381 Heather St...

April 25-26 Keep Okmulgee Beautiful Week | The City of Okmulgee will hold a Keep Okmulgee Beautiful Week April 20-26. Apply for a free burn permit from April 14-18. Participants must provide a current...

The Oklahoma Historical Society and State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) are pleased to announce the National Register of Historic Places designation for the following properties in Oklahoma. The...

East Central Electric Cooperative will be hosting a candidate forum for the three candidates for Senate District 8 on Monday, May 5, at 6:30 p.m. at their Okmulgee headquarters.Candidates Nathan Brewe...

Missy Nash of Luv Ford traveled to two different locations this week to present the Luv Ford Athlete of the Week honors to deserving athletes. Pictured at the Dewar game was honoree Temperance (Tempe)...

A serious collision Wednesday afternoon in Okmulgee County resulted in one man being hospitalized after his truck left the roadway, struck a guardrail and fell approximately 30 feet into a creek, acco...

Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) con- dustries to provide specialized and custom training updated equipment and additional training space tinues to play a vital role in preparing the next gen- a...

Hamburgers are a staple of backyard barbecues. When summer arrives, few foods embody the laid back vibe of the season better than grilled hamburgers.There’s nothing wrong with a traditional approach t...

One of the largest asks pending before the Oklahoma Legislature this session proposes a new OSU College of Veterinary Medicine complex in the hopes of restoring the school’s former glory, meeting a ma...

As the spring golf season reaches its competitive peak, the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) has released the official regional assignments for boys and girls high school golf ...

Phillips powers Preston in 15-3 rout of Muskogee Na’Braijhanae Phillips led the offensive charge with five RBIs on three hits - including a threerun homer - to lift the Preston Lady Pirates to a comma...