Students in Mr. Kindell’s Journalism Class of Dewar High School paid a visit to News on 6 TV station this week, and visited with anchor Craig Day. They were able to get a first-hand look at how the st...

Following another round of inclement weather, the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners were back to business as usual on Wednesday morning.Commissioner Erik Zoellner opened Wednesday’s meeting with ...

How combined efforts benefitted those in needIn anticipation of extreme frigid weather forecast for the area, Reverend Sheri Lashley of First United Methodist Church and Rose Lynch, Chair of the Okmul...

Area departments assist at sceneA Texas man was killed in a crash late Tuesday near Schulter, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.The collision involving a pickup truck and a semi happened around...

City council reps hear from frustrated citizensThe Beggs Public Works Authority held an emergency meeting on Tuesday night to address residents’ concerns regarding the city’s water system which has le...

Pay attention, be direct and leave nothing to chance. It’s up to you to adjust to suit your needs. Don’t compromise regarding your passion, goals and health. Set high standards and expectations, and f...

Wilson tops Preston in thriller for boys championshipThe Wilson Tigers and Preston Lady Pirates took home the team championship plaques from this weekend’s 2024 Muscogee Nation Invitational basketball...

We Have to Get Ready for More Extreme WeatherSometimes, I feel like all I do is repeat myself.I know I harp quite a lot about getting ready for extreme weather. I know that the whole “beating a dead h...

Submission deadline is Feb. 29The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Oklahoma Child Abuse Prevention Awards, honoring exceptional Oklahoma individuals...

For you NFL fans out there, if you watched the late game on Sunday, you saw the Kansas City Chiefs come away with a narrow win against the Buffalo Bills. While the game was great, there was one moment...

August 19, 1973 - January 17, 2024Thompson Geebon Gouge, Jr. lived a life filled with humor, song and unwavering faith. Born in Lawton on August 19, 1973, to Lutie Sue (Goombi) Gouge and Thompson Goug...

November 24, 1941 - January 17, 2024Funeral services for Ruby Mae Bruce are pending. Ruby Mae Bruce was born November 24,1941, in Wilson to Washing and Wynema (Leader) Kelley. She passed away Wednesda...

July 23, 1969 - January 21, 2024Funeral services for Cecelia Ann Barnett will be held Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at 1 p.m. at Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Wetumka. Interment will follow at ...

March 25, 1973 - January 5, 2024Kerri Lynn Radford passed away on January 5,2024, at the age of 50.A celebration of life for Kerri Radford will be held Saturday, January 27, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Morris...

September 13, 1960 - January 19, 2024William (Bill) Frazier Walden, a resident of Okemah, died January 19, 2024, in Tulsa at the age of 63. Born September 13, 1960, in Henryetta to Lee Dale Walden and...

Brenda Jo LeGrand, a lifelong resident of Okmulgee, received her angel wings on January 22, 2024, at the age of 70. Brenda was born to Ellis Tolbert, Sr. and Claudette (Aylor) Sampson on December 5, 1...

The Okmulgee varsity basketball program walked away from last weekend’s 77th Annual NEO A&M High School Invitational with a pair of consolation championship trophies.The Lady Bulldogs overcame last Th...

Dewar boys rout Prue for seventhThe Dewar varsity basketball program came away with two pieces of hardware this past Saturday at the Paden Invitational tournament.The Lady Dragons outdueled the Prue L...

Michael David Patton, age 31, of Holdenville, was sentenced to 210 months in prison for one count of Murder in Indian Country - Second Degree.The charges arose from investigations by the Federal Burea...

Hello, I’m Babs Martin, Director of the Okmulgee County Humane Society, and I’d like to hear from you. We are trying something new with an Ask Babs article. We would like to know what you would like t...