The Beggs Golden Demon and Morris Eagle football teams are working hard to prepare for the upcoming season. Pictured is some of the action from this week’s preseason practices.

September 25, 1947 - August 11, 2025Services are pending for Diann Turner, 77, of Okmulgee, with Integrity Funeral Service. She passedaway Monday, August 11, 2025, in Tulsa.

August 20, 1979 - August 8, 2025Shevon Vatne of Okmulgee passed away peacefully at the age of 45 on August 8, 2025. She was born August 20, 1979. Care is under the direction of Schaudt Funeral Service...

August 15, 1942 - August 9, 2025Margaret Gene Cooper Newendorp, age 82, of Tulsa, passed away on August 9, 2025, from failing health. She was born on August 15, 1942, in Oklahoma City, the first-born ...

November 24, 1931 - August 9, 2025Virginia Dean (Murrell) Cline, of Sherman, Texas, died on August 9, 2025, at the age of 93, in Bonham, Texas due to complications from vascular disease.Mrs. Cline was...

February 23, 1993 - August 7, 2025Creighton Wayne Barnoski, a resident of Henryetta, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025, in Tahlequah at the age of 32. He was born on February 23, 1993, in Ada.Wake ...

September 11, 1943 - August 11, 2025Phyllis Dailene Murphy was born September 11, 1943, in Henryetta to the late Dale and Eula (Watson) Hastey. She passed away Monday, August 11, 2025, in Okmulgee at ...

April 11, 1950 - August 10, 2025Charles Tommy “Thom” Ruth was born in Henryetta on April 11, 1950, and passed away August 10, 2025. Thom owned and operated Rocky’s for 40 years, Rochelle Ruth Properti...

September 25, 1947 - August 11, 2025Services are pending for Rosa Lee Turner, 77, of Okmulgee, with Integrity Funeral Service. She passed away Monday, August 11, 2025, in Tulsa.

CF-2025-00124 08/07/2025 State of Oklahoma vs. Schanks, Donald Lee, Jr. Falsely Personate Another to Create Liability CF-2025-00125 08/07/2025 State of Oklahoma vs. Coleman, Blake Ryan Burglary - 3rd ...

10:40 a.m. - 6800 Block N. 150 Rd. - RP advised her soon-to-be ex came to her location and was yelling and slamming doors.6:54 p.m. - 9th St. Woodlawn Dr. - RP advised of a traffic accident involving ...

12:05 a.m. - Hwy 75 & Main St. - RP advised she received a call in reference to a female subject who stated her husband was threatening to kill her, and requested officers.12:55 a.m. - Hwy 75 & Hwy 26...

Eileen Spinelli, American author of children’s books and poetry, celebrates her birth date as Aug. 16, 1942, in Philadelphia.Eileen knew she wanted to be a writer when she was very young. At age six, ...

You may have heard of the “4% rule” when it comes to retirement. The idea is simple: After you retire, you withdraw 4% of your investment portfolio each year. In theory, this helps ensure your savings...

Beauty. Such an interesting topic. It is a topic everyone has an opinion about, and all opinions are that we want more beauty in our lives. As we said last week, beauty is food for the soul. In fact, ...

Alex suddenly realized he was starving, according to his standards. Of course, that standard set low, as his stomach pretty much governed his life. Forty- five minutes without something going into his...

The Morris Lady Eagles have opened their 2025 fast pitch season with solid play both at the plate and in the field, notching a decisive victory over the Okemah Lady Panthers.Morris began their season ...

The Preston Lady Pirates launched their 2025-26 fastpitch softball campaign with an impressive 12-4 extra-inning road victory over the Pawhuska Lady Huskies on Tuesday, sparked by a dominant performan...

Beggs Public Schools will host their Demon Debut event at Tate Field Monday, Aug. 18. Set to begin at 7 p.m., this exciting evening offers fans a first look at the 2025 Golden Demons football team und...

Excitement is building as the thrill of Friday Night Lights for high school football returns soon. County squads began practice this week, including the Morris Eagles, under new Head Coach Jimmy Whitl...