Okmulgee County Election Board Secretary Ashley Carnes, along with assistant Carrie Bailey and Debbie Walker, were still working away despite their office being turned “upside down,” as remodeling wor...

Okmulgee community members recently gathered for a practical and informative estate-planning workshop aimed at helping families secure their financial future and avoid unnecessary hardship. The sessio...

When it comes to tales of the supernatural, few places capture the imagination quite like the haunted locations in Oklahoma. These storied sites are not only known for their historical significance bu...

October 24, 2025Dorothy Marie Fisher, age 92, homemaker and longtime resident of Okmulgee, died Friday, October 24, 2025, in Ft. Smith, Ark. surrounded by family.A homegoing celebration is scheduled S...

June 22, 1948 - October 22, 2025Connie Ann Walker, longtime resident of Morris, was born on June 22, 1948, and died October 22, 2025, in Okmulgee. She attended Second Baptist Church of Okmulgee for ma...

April 11, 1949 - October 28, 2025Stephen Joe Weller was born the first child of Raymond Joe and Dorothy Nell (Wadley) Weller on April 11, 1949, in Okmulgee. He passed from his earthly home to his heav...

April 26, 1938 - October 12, 2025Bunnie Bruce McCosar was born on April 26, 1938, at Claremore Indian Hospital to Matthew and Nellie (Cornell) McCosar. Memorial service will be November 1, 2025, at 11...

July 23, 1958 - October 26, 2025Jackie Ray Morton was born on July 23, 1958, in Okmulgee to Nelson and Clara (Wright) Morton. He was one of three children, and spent his entire life in his hometown of...

April 26, 1923 - October 26, 2025Frederick A. Behn, age 102, laborer and resident of Henryetta, died Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Henryetta Community Skilled Healthcare & Rehab surrounded by family. A...

November 26, 1927 - October 27, 2025Mary Lou (Vassaur) Volturo, 97, passed away on October 27, 2025, in Edmond. Mary was born November 26, 1927, in Delaware, Ark. to Edgar and Florence Vassaur.A rosar...

August 31, 1947 - October 25, 2025Gary Edward Williams, a resident of Chandler, passed away on October 25, 2025, in Shawnee. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 28,2025, at Integrity Chapel, w...

March 27, 1963 - October 28, 2025Barbara Rae “Bobbie” Reid, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025, in Okmulgee at 62 years of age. She was born March 27, 1963, in Tulsa.Bobbie ...

November 26, 1977 - October 22, 2025A service of memory for Mr. Albert Alexander Sutton, Jr. will take place Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 3 p.m. at Greater Jones A.M.E. Zion Church. Pastor Harold Wh...

November 14, 1934 - October 28, 2025Barbara A. Lee, age 90, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2025, in Okmulgee. She was joyfully reunited with the love of her life, Johnny, who preceded her in de...

May 24, 1957 - October 18, 2025Steven Ray Lewis was born in Okmulgee on May 24, 1957, the son of Preston Lewis, Sr. and Ernestine (Turner) Lewis.A service of memory will be held Saturday, November 1, ...

12:27 p.m. - 16500 Block S. 160 Rd. - Female caller sounded distressed, and when asked if she needed help, she was unable to say.3:41 p.m. - 11100 Block Conifer Rd. - RP advised of a shed with diesel ...

CF-2025-00185a 10/23/2025 State of Oklahoma vs. James, Dawson Wayne Burglary, Second Degree CF-2025-00185b 10/23/2025 State of Oklahoma vs. Morgan, James Lee, Jr. Burglary, Second Degree CF-2025-00186...

• Over 240 new laws were enacted, including one that prohibited texting while driving. Despite an existing ban on distracted driving, the governor urged lawmakers to pass legislation specifically proh...

American author best known for children’s novels, Katherine Paterson celebrates her birth date as Oct. 31, 1932, in Huaian, China. Her parents, George and Mary Womeldorf, were Presbyterian missionarie...

In the world of investing, we’ve all heard the phrase, “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” It’s solid advice that emphasizes the importance of diversifying your investments. Unfortunately, some p...