November 7, 1940 - January 19, 2026Donald Robert Lovins, age 85, passed peacefully at Porta Caeli Hospice, where he received wonderful care.Arrangements and cremation services have been entrusted to M...

The conversation of immigration continues to weigh heavily on many Americans, especially following the death of a Minnesotan over the weekend who was protesting.Eight people have been killed since the...

• Carl Nuckolls, a local radio dealer known for his tinkering skills, set up a homemade short-range broadcasting station on W. Main Street using a telephone microphone, a Ford headlight reflector and ...

The Morris Eagles opened play at the Patrons Bank Basketball Tournament last Wednesday with a tough draw, running into a veteran Hartshorne squad and falling 75-53 in first-round action at the Jim Wal...

The Preston Lady Pirates opened tournament play with a challenging matchup, falling 56-37 to the Silo Lady Rebels in first-round action.Preston stayed competitive early, keeping the game within reach ...

Ahead of inclement weather last week, the Preston Pirates hosted the Patrons Bank Invitational Tournament, defeating Earlsboro in the first round before falling to Hartshorne and Wewoka.--- Pirates op...

The Wilson Lady Tigers placed runner-up at the 2026 Patrons Bank Invitational last week in Preston. The team fell to Allen in the first round before defeating the host Lady Pirates 56-35. The Lady Tig...

A powerful winter storm is expected to impact Okmulgee County and much of Oklahoma beginning Friday, bringing a combination of snow, sleet, ice and dangerously cold temperatures that officials say cou...

The Henryetta Chamber of Commerce invites the community to gather, celebrate and look ahead, as the 2026 Henryetta Chamber Banquet blossoms later this winter.Set for Saturday, Feb. 21, at 6 p.m., the ...

The Henryetta City Council met in regular session on Tuesday at the Henryetta Civic Center, approving a series of financial items, property actions, park usage requests and zoning changes, while also ...

A Muscogee Nation National Council representative has been charged with four felony counts stemming from allegations that she interfered with the official duties of fellow council members.Robyn Whitec...

• The body of an unidentified man was found wrapped in a brown paper bundle near the Henderson hotel road, with only a few cryptic clues - initials, dates and scraps of newspaper - offering any hint o...

Voters planning to cast a ballot by mail in February elections are reminded that the deadline to request an absentee ballot is 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, according to the Okmulgee County Election Board.S...

United Indian Nations of Oklahoma (UINO) has issued an advisory urging Tribal citizens across the state to remain vigilant and to carry Tribal identification, along with any state- or federally issued...

The Okmulgee County Democratic Party held its first monthly meeting of the year last Thursday, welcoming members and community guests and hosting U.S. Senate candidate Troy Green as the evening’s feat...

Call it the power of incumbency, but for a whole different office.With seven Republican members of the Oklahoma Legislature campaigning for statewide office, GOP leaders have kept those lawmakers in t...

Monday: Breakfast: Muffin Lunch: Hamburger, French Fries Tuesday: Breakfast: Sausage & Biscuit Lunch: Chicken Strips, French Fries Wednesday: Breakfast: Waffle Lunch: Turkey & Noodles, Rolls, Broccoli...

The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage as requests from hospitals exceed the available supply of blood, leading to about a 35% drawdown of blood products in the past month. Individua...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Your attention is focused on finances and deeper connections, Aries. This is the week to speak honestly about budgets, debts or your investments with a partner.TAURUS – Apr 21/Ma...

Going through the five stages of grief (Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression and Acceptance) is not a piece of cake, either. Grief counselors like to debate which of the five stages are the most diff...