“On the day I called, thou didst answer me, my strength of soul thou didst increase ... For though the Lord is high, he regards the lowly; but the haughty he knows from afar. Though I walk in the mids...

“Never give up; for even rivers someday wash dams away,” wrote Arthur Golden.Isn’t this the story of Christianity and the mighty Roman Empire? Rivers of living water flowing out of the lives of Christ...

Heather Sumner, a dedicated leader and advocate for community revitalization, has announced her resignation as Director of Okmulgee Main Street. Born in Guthrie, Sumner graduated from Guthrie High Sch...

An Okmulgee man was sentenced to 20 months in federal prison in a case of eluding a peace officer.The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Clinton Randal...

The Henryetta Chamber of Commerce Banquet entertainment consisted of homegrown talent, including the Junior Samples, Lulu, The Culhanes, Dolly Parton, Minnie Pearl and Grandpa Jones.Immanuel Baptist C...

A Calculating Annual Cow Costs webinar series will be held Monday, Jan. 29, and Feb. 1, 5, 8, 12 and 15, from 7:30-8:30 p.m.Knowing annual cow costs is the foundation for evaluating and making managem...

The remains of a man reported missing since Jan. 11 has been discovered, according to the Okmulgee County Sheriff ’s Office.According to Undersheriff Smokey Patchin, the OCSO responded on Jan. 19 arou...

Scott Harding was named Executive Director of Eastern Oklahoma Development District effective Jan. 1.Harding began his career at EODD as a Longterm Care Ombudsman in 2012 and was promoted within the f...

Freezing rain that moved into the area on Sunday evening led to closing or delayed opening of many businesses, school districts shifted to distance learning and many events were cancelled.The ice caus...

Muscogee Nation Principal Chief David Hill will deliver the State of the Nation Address this Saturday, Jan. 27, at the Mound Building Auditorium at the Muscogee Nation Complex in Okmulgee.The address ...

Emergency meeting calledThe extremely cold temperatures have once again caused issues and major leaks in the City of Beggs, causing headaches not only for residents without water, but for city workers...

Inclement weather forces postponements This past Sunday, Mother Nature decided to put high school athletics in a ‘deep freeze’, blanketing the state with snowfall. Due to the inclement weather and sub...

Whitney Coplin looking to instill basketball knowledge in first year at MasonA former Okmulgee County basketball standout has faced some tough obstacles in their first year as a high school head coach...

The Eastern Oklahoma Development District (EODD) is announcing the retirement of Ernie Moore, Executive Director, after 18 years of service to EODD and eastern Oklahoma.Moore began his career in June ...

At some point, you’ll want to share your estate plans with your loved ones - and the first step in this process may be to hold a family meeting.The best time to hold this meeting is when you’re still ...

At some point, you’ll want to share your estate plans with your loved ones - and the first step in this process may be to hold a family meeting.The best time to hold this meeting is when you’re still ...

Fruit is served each breakfast, and a fruit and vegetable bar is available for each lunch. Milk is served at both meals.Monday: Breakfast: Blueberry MuffinLunch: BBQ Beef Sandwich, French Fries Tuesda...

Fruit is served each breakfast, and a fruit and vegetable bar is available for each lunch. Milk is served at both meals.Monday: Breakfast: Blueberry MuffinLunch: BBQ Beef Sandwich, French Fries Tuesda...

Most Valuable Player. Depends upon the perspective and opinion of the person watching the game. Does he believe that it should be the player who scored the most points? Or is he of the opinion that th...

The Knights defeated Bethel 44-35, while the Lady Knights fell to the Lady Wildcats 57-24.Members of Mr. Leist’s biology class at Henryetta High School submitted plant cell models for an in-school com...