The Inter-Tribal Council (ITC) of the Five Civilized Tribes passed a resolution to advance the name and support of Rear Adm. Travis Watts for Director of the Indian Health Service at its quarterly mee...

As Easter approaches, families across Okmulgee County are invited to celebrate with a series of festive community events, from sunrise services to fun-filled egg hunts. Here’s a roundup of what’s happ...

Henryetta and Dewar High Schools recently held their 2025 Proms. Congratulations to Henryetta’s Prom King and Queen Brady Norman and Ruthy Turner, as well as Dewar’s Prom King and Queen Cash Faulkner ...

Missy Nash of Luv Ford recently travelled across the county to honor recent Athletes of the Week. Athletes honored include (from top to bottom) Hunter McElhannon of Preston, Stoney Yaerger of Dewar, K...

Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, today announced he has decided to take a deeper dive into the issue of storm chasing in Oklahoma before advancing House Bill 2426.He said Sen. Mark Mann, D-Oklahoma C...

Get ready, Okmulgee, because the fur is about to fly, the paws are about to prance and the Force is about to be very, very adorable.On Sunday, May 4, from 5-7 p.m., Jim Newport Memorial Park (Pocket P...

“I think Jesus wanted to ride the donkey so he wouldn’t hurt his feet,” says Mary Jane, 7. “His feet had just got washed by expensive perfume.”Mary of Bethany had anointed Jesus’ feet with expensive o...

1 Kings 6:12 - As for this temple you are building, if you follow my decrees, observe my laws and keep all my commands and obey them, I will fulfill through you the promise I gave to David your father...

The Henryetta Lions Club held its most recent meetings on April 3 and 10 at The Shack 2.0, where members gathered to finalize plans for upcoming community events, share club updates and begin preparin...

The Morris Lady Eagles battled hard but came up short in a 7-3 loss to the Fort Gibson Lady Tigers in Thursday’s matchup. Fort Gibson jumped ahead with two doubles in the first and extended their lead...

The Wilson Lady Tigers have been on a tear, dominating opponents across several recent matchups, including commanding wins over Mason, Wellston and Okmulgee.The Lady Tigers defeated Mason 12-3 and fol...

Congratulations to Emma Bear and Temperance Parker of the Dewar Lady Dragons softball team, who were recently honored as 2024 All-State fastpitch recipients by Prep Naton.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Expect some valuable insight regarding your future to emerge in the next few days, Aries. It won’t be difficult to set plans in motion when you have the right people on your side...

Funeral services for Nolen Gene Robinson, Jr. were held Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 1 p.m. at Little Quarsarty Church of Cromwell. Wake services were held Monday, April 14, from 6-8 p.m. at Parks Brot...

February 18, 1939 - April 8, 2025Kenneth Jan Billbe, a resident of the Wilson community, passed away April 8, 2025, at his home surrounded by family. He was born February 18, 1939, to Lee Booth Billbe...

October 21, 1956 - April 10, 2025Kathy (Wilson) Dalcour, 68, died Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Okmulgee. Service arrangements are pending with the Okmulgee Chapel of the Keith D. Biglow Funeral Direct...

July 7, 1957 - April 13, 2025Services are pending for Ronnie Lewis, 67, of Henryetta, with Integrity Funeral Service. He passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Henryetta.

November 25, 1938 - April 13, 2025Services are pending for Phillips Dale Gilstrap, who passed away on April 13, 2025.

Mrs. Trudy A. Holbrook, 59, of Beggs, passed away on April 4, 2025, in Henryetta.Trudy was born to Floyd David and Darlene Reith on April 18, 1965, in Tulsa.She was preceded in death by her father and...

Anna “Lois” Marie Craig, 83, died Thursday afternoon, April 10, 2025, at Highland Park Nursing Home.Better known as Lois, Ms. Craig was a retired Meter Maid and Librarian for the City of Okmulgee and ...