Poverty is deeply woven into the fabric of Oklahoma history.Whether it is the result of tornadoes and dust bowls, oil industry booms and busts, a never-ending stream of bad guys or a century of ugly p...

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

“I feel God’s presence when I walk through the woods and take time to look around at all His beautiful creations like the trees and chirping birds,” says Lauren, 10.As I write, a seagull sits perched ...

Jude 1:22-23 - Show mercy toward those who have doubts; save others by snatching them out of the fire; and to others show mercy mixed with fear, but hate their very clothes, stained by their sinful lu...

A competitive and fun-filled spring season of disc golf came to a thrilling close Saturday as the OCBB Disc Golf League held its championship round at Nichols Park. Players from across the area gather...

The Okmulgee Lions Club hosted their annual youth fishing tournament last Saturday. Pictured from left are winners Ember Floyd, Max Brown, Silas Goebel and Brenlee Walker.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 This is a terrific time to get a grasp on your inner emotions and thoughts, Aries. You may feel extra sensitive and loving towards others, especially your partner.TAURUS – Apr 21...

August 10, 1970 - June 5, 2025Ivey Lenore Siau, 54, a resident of Henryetta, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025, at her home in Henryetta. Ivey was born August 10, 1970, in Alexandria, La. to Amilee(I...

March 3, 1928 - May 23, 2025Maydell Jean Osborne, age 97, certified nursing aide and resident of Morris, died Friday, May 23, 2025, in Tulsa surrounded by family.A service of memory is scheduled Satur...

Alta Mae Holloway, a longtime resident of Preston, passed away Tuesday June 3, 2025, at her home. She Was 100 years old. Alta Mae was born May 12, 1925, in Okmulgee County to Everett and Mollie (Lane)...

July 5, 1952 - June 5, 2025Pamela Jo (Bennight) Elmore, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away June 5, 2025, in Tulsa, at the age of 72. She was born Saturday, July 5, 1952, in Okmulgee to Joe D. Bennigh...

March 25, 1956 - June 5, 2025Wilford “Foster” Bradley, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025, at the age of 69. Foster was born March 25, 1956, to Wilburn “Mitchell” Bradley and B...

December 31, 1988 - June 5, 2025Richard Kyle Clason was born December 31, 1988, in Okmulgee to Jennifer (Cummings) Munholland and Rob Guynes. He passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025, in Tulsa. Funeral s...

As we continue our examination of the massive federal legislation called the “Big Beautiful Bill” by proponents, it is important to look at the education portion of the bill. As you can see from the a...

Two schools in Okmulgee County have announced exciting coaching additions for the upcoming school year, bringing new energy and leadership to their athletic programs. --- Pope named Head Softball Coac...

A big congratulations to recent Preston graduate Tanner Young, who participated in the Class 2A-3A All-State basketball game last week. Young scored 14 points, leading the East team to a 104-98 victor...

The Okmulgee Lions Club held their fishing tournament on Saturday, and it was a blast for all the young anglers.Below are the winners of the fishing tournament: Biggest Fish• Brenlee Walker: 8 oz. - A...

Cong r a t u l a t i ons to 2025 Dewar High School senior Bre Harvell, who will be participating in the Oklahoma Native All-State Game Thursday at 6 p.m. in Preston. Also, the girls and boys basketbal...

The 2025 session of the Oklahoma Legislature has officially concluded, marking one of the most active and reform-driven legislative cycles in recent years. Dozens of laws were passed affecting educati...

Organizers of the Roy Madden Spring Round-Up Rodeo have announced the cancellation of this weekend’s event due to saturated ground conditions and more rain in the forecast.The decision was made after ...