August 23, 1953 - December 25, 2025Joyce M. Wilson, 70, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025, in Tulsa. Service arrangements are pending with Keith D. Biglow Funeral Directors, Inc. of Okmulgee.

Richard “Rick” Z. Potts, a longtime resident of Okmulgee, passed away on December 26, 2025, in Okmulgee, at the age of 72. He was born on October 10, 1953, in Tulsa to Richard and LoretaOctober 10, 19...

August 28, 1930 - December 23, 2025Rudolph Paul Gouthier, Sr. passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025, surrounded by his family. Rudolph was born on August 28, 1930, in Okmulgee to John Gouthier, ...

January 21, 1941 - December 28, 2025Wendall Saunders of Coweta died December28, 2025. Services are pending with Rogers Funeral Home.

April 2, 1956 - December 28, 2025Ray Fish, a longtime resident of Henryetta, passed away on December 28, 2025, in Tulsa, at the age of 69. Ray was born on April 2, 1956, in Henryetta to William and Be...

Preston senior Kaden Dean has officially signed with Kansas State University, taking his powerful arm, fierce competitiveness and remarkable work ethic to the Big 12 Conference next year.Kaden’s path ...

The year 2025 showcased the talents of area athletes and though there were ups and downs, the thrill of being on the field or the court and the support of teammates, coaches, family and friends, kept ...

Henryetta High School recently unveiled its new Walker Cup Case, giving the iconic rivalry trophy a permanent home following Henryetta football victories over Morris in the annual matchup. The project...

VFW Post 539 recently announced the winners of the Voice of Democracy and Patriot Pen essay competitions. Congratulations to the following Okmulgee County students:Voice of Democracy • 1st Place ($100...

An opportunity to start 2026 off without the burden of an outstanding warrant on misdemeanors, traffic cases and fines and costs payment plans is being offered by the Okmulgee County District Court.On...

Part 1- As the final days of the year fade into memory, Okmulgee County stands as it always has-rooted in tradition, strengthened by resilience, and shaped daily by the people who call it home.The pas...

OSU Extension has announced fair checks are now available for pickup at the office, located at 1901 N. Oklahoma Ave. at the Okmulgee County Fairgrounds. Please contact the OSU Extension Office at 9187...

As the Legislature enacted tougher sentencing laws, Oklahoma’s prison population increased for a third consecutive year in 2025.The Department of Corrections reported a population of 23,498 on Dec. 22...

Beggs truly rang in the holiday season in memorable fashion as Jingle Bell Day and the Beggs Christmas Parade transformed downtown into a scene straight out of a small-town Christmas postcard. With sm...

Lion of the Day Neesha Herring welcomed guest speaker Ryan Dunn, curriculum director at Green Country Technology Center, at the Dec. 19 meeting. Dunn shared updates on the school’s growing impact acro...

October 15, 1940 - December 23, 2025Lonnie Joe Hogan, Sr., a longtime resident of Hitchita, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at his home at the age of 85. He was born October 15, 1940, in Arbek...

• The Griffin Wholesale Grocer Company announced it would close its Henryetta branch on Jan. 1, 1926, consolidating all county operations into its Okmulgee house. President J.T. Griffin said improved ...

3:35 a.m. - 1000 Block N. Collins Ave. - RP advised the camera in his living room detected movement, and someone had broken in through the gate and cut the lock.11:32 a.m. - Hwy 16 & Dentonville Rd. -...

People are just people, everywhere you go. Everyone has their favorite hobbies and if given the chance, they would spend hours doing just that. And most of us also have heavy responsibilities that we ...

Let’s be honest: The word “budget” doesn’t exactly spark joy for most people. It can feel restrictive or even generate feelings of guilt about past spending choices. But what if budgeting could feel e...