Mark your calendars for a fantastic community event that’s just around the corner. On Saturday, Aug. 17, the Okmulgee YMCA will host a Free School Supplies Drive for students Pre-K through High School...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you hold the key to success right now, so everyone wants to be in your corner. Take things in stride and maintain your focus while accepting all the support.TAURUS – Apr 2...

The Okmulgee County Back-to-School Prayer Walk drew residents from all over the county on Saturday. The group gathered for a photo, prayer and sounding of the horn before they dispersed to the various...

As the new school year approaches, Oklahoma’s State Superintendent Ryan Walters has issued new guidelines for incorporating the Bible into the history curriculum. This move, aimed at enriching student...

LeAundre Delonia of Okmulgee has been selected for the American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR) Cooperative 2024-2025 AFR Youth Advisory Council. This year’s council members were chosen by popular vote durin...

3:50 p.m. - Smoke Investigation - 200 Block N. Mission - RP advised he hit a gas meter with his mower and can smell gas.4:00 p.m. - Civil - 23000 Block Flax Ave. - RP requested an officer due to a sub...

CF-2024-00112 08/01/2024 State of Oklahoma vs. Mcmanus, Trevor Endangering Others While Eluding/Attempting to Elude Officer CF-2024-00113 08/01/2024 State of Oklahoma vs. Zachary, Anndrea Dawn Larceny...

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Gregory Neil Bias, age 41, of Tahlequah, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for nine separate counts of child s...

December 24, 1952 - August 3, 2024Paul David Cook, 71, of Beggs, passed away on August 3, 2024, of a longtime illness. He was born in Okmulgee to Raymond and Beatrice Cook on December 24, 1952.Service...

2:35 p.m. - 911 Other Emergency - 300 Block N. 11th - RP advised she saw a male subject climbing a fence to a neighbor’s house that she believes is in jail. RP advised the subject was a white male, ab...

7:50 a.m. - Motor Vehicle Accident w/Injuries9:15 a.m. - Medical Assist, Assist EMS Crew1:15 p.m. - Authorized Controlled Burning4:35 a.m. - Person in Distress, Other11:35 a.m. - Lock out2:54 p.m. - P...

American author and psychologist who writes mystery fiction, Jonathan Kellerman was born Aug. 9, 1949, in New York, N.Y. His dad was an aerospace engineer and inventor; his mother a dancer and office ...

Do you worry about running out of money during your retirement years? If so, how can you help prevent this from happening?In the first place, if you have this type of fear, you’re far from alone. Cons...

You stepped out there and thoroughly blew it, and you knew it. All you could do was apologize. Knowing you were wrong you went ahead ... you said “I’m sorry.” But the apology you have offered seems to...

Abortion. Homosexuality. Gay marriage. Transgenderism. Sex before marriage. Regardless of one’s position on these, they are all hot topics and often labeled as social, cultural or political issues.Wha...

We are still dealing with high temperatures and I am still unwilling to turn on the oven to cook dinner. August is here and making its presence known. I am sure you know what I mean. Nothing heats up ...

Lady Dragons out-hit Keifer, but fall short 5-2 Despite a solid offensive effort, the Dewar Lady Dragons couldn’t secure a win against Keifer fastpitch, ultimately losing 5-2 in their recent matchup o...

Aug. 10• Beggs vs. Stonewall, 1 p.m.-Aug. 12• Okmulgee vs. Heavener• Morris vs. Sperry, 5 p.m.• Preston vs. Mounds, 4:30 p.m.• Beggs vs. Chandler, 4 p.m.• Dewar vs. Rejoice Christian 7:30 p.m.• Henrye...

Dewar Public Schools will hold the 2024 Meet the Dragons event this Thursday at 8 p.m. at Dr. Ted Lewis Stadium.The public will get to meet the middle and high school athletes in cheerleading, cross c...

ecoLINK Fiber, a leading provider of high-speed internet services powered by East Central Electric Cooperative, is thrilled to announce a construction timeline for the first two phases of its four pha...