Kendall Warren, with Mabrey Bank in Morris, RaeLynn Hammer, with Patrons Bank in Henryetta and Nita Robertson and Kimberly Stoy, with American Exchange Bank, in Henryetta, recently completed the Oklah...

The Muscogee Nation is once again offering Dance for Life classes at various locations around the community. The classes are open to citizens and employees of the Muscogee Nation, and are open to all ...

A special ceremony for the family members of veterans who gave their lives in Vietnam has been announced by Don Nichols of the Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH).The event will take place at th...

This report from Oct. 12 is a summary of activities Okmulgee County Emergency Management participated in and does not reflect all activities performed by or participated in by Okmulgee County Emergenc...

Congratulations to Preston senior Josie Cope, who was recently honored as Luv Ford Athlete of the Week. Pictured alongside Cope are Preston Softball Coach Jimmy Hurst and Luv Ford’s Missy Nash. Be sur...

It should be difficult for anyone to go through any given day without learning something, even if it is trivial. Learning is a lifelong process. Starting back in the womb, a fetus learns its mother’s ...

“God likes people because he made them on the last day,” says Sarah, age 6. I suppose Sarah’s idea is that God saved the best for last.“God enjoys us because we are quiet people,” says Kasey, 6. I won...

The 43rd Annual Morris Craft Show, sponsored by Prairie Bell OHCE, is an Okmulgee County staple always held just before the Thanksgiving holiday. This year’s date is Saturday, Nov. 22.The craft show h...

The Henryetta Knights hit the road last Friday and battled a powerful Vian Wolverines squad, ultimately falling 48-14 in a game defined by Vian’s explosive ground attack and Henryetta’s flashes of res...

The Okmulgee Bulldogs had a tough outing Friday night against a strong Prague Red Devils squad, falling 68-12. Despite the loss, the Bulldogs showed flashes of promise on offense, highlighted by a pai...

In a game that started with a spark and ended in a statement, the Beggs Junior High Golden Demons football team overcame an early deficit and roared back to defeat the Morris Eagles 40-16 on Monday ni...

State Superintendent of Schools Lindel Fields said he’ll abandon his predecessor’s attempt to buy Bibles for public schools and wants a legal challenge over the Bibles dismissed.Fields, appointed this...

The stage is set for a hauntingly fun weekend in downtown Okmulgee, as OK Misfit Theater Co. presents its Halloween production, “A Misfit’s Halloween.” The community performance will take place this S...

December 31, 1942 - October 16, 2025Priscilla Anne Gehring passed away on October 16, 2025, in Okmulgee. She was born on December 31, 1942, in Springfield, Colo. to Doyle and Evelyn (Osborne) Tucker.V...

May 6, 1947 - October 17, 2025Mose Danny Lindsey, a resident of Dewar, passed away Friday, October 17, 2025, in Okmulgee at the age of 78. He was born May 6, 1947, in Henryetta to Buddy Lindsey and Me...

May 24, 1957 - October 18, 2025Steven Ray Lewis, 68, died October 18, 2025, with his loving family by his side.Mr. Lewis was a graduate of Okmulgee High School, where he played basketball for the Bull...

April 25, 1955 - October 14, 2025Gregory Allen Keith, a beloved pastor in the United Methodist Church, was born on April 25, 1955, in Okmulgee. He passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his lov...

December 20, 1938 - October 18, 2025Bill Dean Norman, a resident of Jenks, passed from this life on October 18, 2025, in Tulsa at the age of 86.Bill was born on December 20, 1938, in Henryetta to Char...

Just over one month ago, notice was issued that the federal government had paused the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), an annual fundraising effort that has contributed billions of dollars to charitab...

The Morris Eagles soared to their first victory of the season Friday night, delivering a complete team performance to crush the Spiro Bulldogs 43-6 on the road. Under the direction of Head Coach Jimmy...