Despite building a commanding 12-run lead early, the Okmulgee Varsity Bulldogs were stunned by Millwood in a dramatic 19-16 loss Tuesday.The Bulldogs led 14-2 by the top of the fourth, fueled by a hug...

The Beggs Golden Demons baseball teams had a busy and eventful stretch of games, with both the high school and junior high squads showcasing grit, growth and flashes of dominance on the diamond.--- Go...

STAFF WRITER Bulldogs fall in extrasA walk in the eighth inning spoiled an otherwise valiant effort by the Okmulgee Bulldogs in an 8-7 loss to Millwood on Tuesday.Jax Finch was a bright spot, going 3-...

The Hilldale High School Track Meet on April 11 drew top athletes from across eastern Oklahoma, but it was Wilson’s athletes who made a bold impression amidst tough competition.Reese Herring, a stando...

The Okmulgee Lady Bulldogs encountered backto- back challenges in their recent softball outings, falling to both the Mounds Lady Eagles and the Wilson Lady Tigers.In Friday’s game against Mounds, the ...

The Preston Pirates baseball and softball teams hit the diamond last week with a packed slate of games, showing flashes of promise despite tough losses for the boys and a dominant shutout win by the g...

Despite a three-hit performance from Talee Zackery, the Morris Lady Eagles came up just short in a 9-8 road loss to the Holdenville Lady Wolverines on Monday.Zackery was red-hot at the plate, going 3-...

The Preston High School track team brought grit and determination to the 2025 Oklahoma Union High School Track and Field Meet on April 14, earning points in multiple relays and sprints while gaining v...

The Darold Ritchie Invitational held at Bristow High School on April 11 brought together a strong field of high school track teams, and the squads from Beggs and Dewar made notable showings across mul...

Sometimes, we just need to get away and visit something new. That’s what my family did last week. We took a trip up to Woolaroc Wildlife Preserve and Museum. It was founded by Frank Phillips and is ab...

Several Okmulgee County students were honored by the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture with academic scholarship support for the 2025-26 academic year. The scholarships were aw...

CF-2025-00051 04/10/2025 State of Oklahoma vs. Mull, Jason Gene Assault & Battery w/a Dangerous Weapon CF-2025-00052 04/10/2025 State of Oklahoma vs. Willis, Joshua Bruce Domestic Abuse Prior Pattern ...

Maranatha SDA Church in Okmulgee invites the entire community to take part in two exciting and family-friendly events.The first event is a Community Fair, scheduled for Sunday, April 27, from 11 a.m. ...

The OSU Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture will soon release Plant-It OK, a new horticulture app designed to help Oklahomans make informed decisions about landscapes and plants.The ...

This report is a summary of key events that occurred during the last week and does not represent a complete of Emergency Management activities throughout the week.--- Virtual Meetings & Technology Int...

The Henryetta Knights gave fans a thrilling showdown on Tuesday but ultimately fell 9-7 to the Bethel Varsity Wildcats in a back-and-forth contest that saw both teams exchange momentum throughout the ...

The Okmulgee Bulldogs made a solid showing at the 2025 Skippy Smith Relays held April 10 at Idabel High School, racking up points in both boys and girls divisions against a competitive field of southe...

April 2, 1934 - February 17, 2025Connie Jean (Colbert) Olsen, a devoted follower of Jesus Christ, entered into the arms of her Lord on February 17, 2025. It was a gentle passing in her family’s home i...

Okmulgee resident William (Bill) Arthur Record was born August 31, 1947, in Tulsa. He passed at Glenwood Skilled Nursing in Glenpool on April 13, 2025, at the age of 77.Visitation for Bill was held fr...

Mary M. Thompson, a resident of Beggs, passed away Monday morning, April 7, 2025, at 102 years of age. She was born June 22, 1922, in Okmulgee to the late Aras and Emma (Byars) Nash. Mary worked for m...