The Okmulgee Bulldogs put up quite the fight, but ultimately fell short against a tough Checotah Wildcats team, losing 28-62 on the road. The team will travel to Mounds this Friday to face the Golden ...

The Dewar Dragons left no doubt in their season opener Friday night, steamrolling the No. 4-ranked Yale Bulldogs with a dominant 54-6 road victory. Under the direction of firstyear head coach Matt Ros...

Congressman Josh Brecheen hosted a town hall meeting in Okmulgee this week, continuing his series of public forums across Oklahoma. Brecheen, who has pledged to limit his service in the U.S. House of ...

Henryetta’s Main Street will roar to life this weekend as First Family Federal Credit Union presents the 13th Annual Smokin’ Hot Car & Bike Show. The popular event, set for Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2...

Okmulgee County’s sole emergency medical provider, Emergency Medical Service, A Trust (EMSAT), is taking bold steps to strengthen its lifesaving mission. Established in 1974, EMSAT has delivered dedic...

Monday: No School Tuesday: Breakfast: Sausage and Biscuit Lunch: Barbecue Beef Sandwich, Potato Wedges Wednesday: Breakfast: Sausage on a Stick Lunch: Steak Fingers, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Green Bean...

Despite the “wage war” which has been in progress here for the past few months, payrolls continue to be met each two weeks. Today was payday for a number of mines. At this time, the open shop mines ar...

The Anchor of Hope (AOH) Women’s Conference will be held Friday and Saturday, Sept. 19-20, at Jubilee Christian Center. The theme of this year’s event is “Redeemed.”This annual conference brings women...

The third installment of the Contemporary History of the Muscogee Nation Lecture Series, held Aug. 19, drew a diverse audience and sparked lively discussion among attendees. The event, part of a four-...

The Preston Lady Pirates will be playing in the Keifer Softball Tournament Saturday, Aug. 30 The team is slated to take on Ripley at 11:30 a.m., followed by a matchup with Coweta at 2:30 p.m.

Despite a strong start and some key offensive moments, the Beggs Lady Demons couldn’t keep up with the heavy-hitting Sperry Pirates on Tuesday, falling 17-3 in a game that got away in the middle innin...

February 24, 1967 - August 26, 2025Services are pending for Ricky Teague, 58, of Weleetka, with Integrity Funeral Service. He passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025, in Weleetka.

September 8, 1940 - August 27, 2025Services are pending for Lucille Joshua, 84, of Okmulgee, with Integrity Funeral Service. She passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025, in Tulsa.

March 16, 1935 - July 11, 2025James “Jim” Everet Shepard, a resident of Beggs, died July 11, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on March 16, 1935, in Okemah, Jim was the eldest of seven children. Friends an...

February 29, 1932 - August 22, 2025Johnny Ray Barnett, a longtime resident of Henryetta, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025, surrounded by family at his home in rural Henryetta. He was born Februar...

August 22, 2025Bob Carpenter, a resident of Henryetta, passed from this life on August 22, 2025, at the age of 84.Bob was born on April 27, 1941, in King County, Texas to Ralph and Eva (Bonds) Carpent...

December 12, 1939 - August 23, 2025Shirley Finley died on August 23, 2025, at her home on Tiger Mountain. She was born December 12, 1939, to Lowie and Blanche (Martindale) Wagnon. Funeral services are...

July 14, 1958 - August 26, 2025Emma Jean Wind, a resident of Oklahoma City, passed away August 26, 2025, in Oklahoma City, at the age of 67. She was born July 14, 1958, in Tahlequah to Jackson Bruner ...

September 1, 1955 - August 22, 2025Danny Glenn Fults passed away Friday, August 22, 2025, in Tulsa. He was born September 1, 1955, in Dallas to Dorothy (O’Rear) Fults and John Fults. A service to cele...

March 31, 1980 - August 11, 2025A graveside memorial service for Mr. Pearson will be held August 30, 2025, at 9 a.m. at Okmulgee Cemetery in Okmulgee. Cremation and arrangements have been entrusted to...