Muskogee Phoenix

06/24/2026

Afternoons with Advertising
Lots of good stuff happening at Golden Rule Industries , from celebrating employees to special deals of the week.
-MP Ad Staff

06/23/2026

Are you a Daughter, or Son, of the American Revolution? We are looking for descendants of Revolutionary War veterans (either side) for a story to run on the 250th anniversary of Independence. Please email Cathy Spaulding with Revolution on the subject line at [email protected]

06/23/2026

We are looking for people from the Class of 1976, or anyone who recalls or participated in the American Bicentennial Celebrations. Extra points if you were in the MHS Fife and Drum Corps that year. Please contact Cathy Spaulding at [email protected], put Bicentennial on the subject line.

06/23/2026

Afternoons with Advertising
Our partners at INCOR / Sheltered Work Activity Inc. are looking for volunteers to help outfit their organization. If you have time to help improve the lives of others in our community, consider putting your efforts here or with another locally-based NGO.
-MP Ad Staff

We’re looking for volunteers who want to make a real impact. Whether you have a few hours or a full day to give, your time can help create meaningful experiences, stronger connections, and brighter futures for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Every act of kindness matters, and we’d love for you to be part of it. Ready to get involved? Join us today ➡️ incorok.org/volunteer

06/22/2026

Now's the time to nominate all your favorite people, places and things in the Best of Muskogee Phoenix 2026 readers' choice contest.
You can nominate once per day through 11:59 pm on Tuesday, June 23rd at the link in the share.
-MP Ad Staff

2026 GUIDE Muskogee & Annual Progress Forecast — Paper and Pop: Two industries that helped build Muskogee over the last century

06/21/2026

Muskogee Phoenix needs some smiles for July,
Kid smiles, baby smiles, patriotic smiles, grandma smiles, beach bathing smiles.
If you have a smiling friend or family member, any age, take a picture and send it to [email protected]
No more than two people in a photo.
Include the first and last names of the people in the photo, what city they live in, how you are related and what makes them smile.
Get those photos in. Email them with the information to [[email protected]]. and put Smile of the Day in the subject line of the email.

If your smile's been in the Phoenix within the past few months, wait a couple of months before sending another one.
The sooner you send them in, the sooner they will appear on the front page of the Muskogee Phoenix, as we say first in first out.
Please do not send multiple submissions. Choose your favorite.
Photos with more than two people in it or without complete information will be pushed back in line. Please include a contact number in case we have a questions.

06/19/2026

AM with Advertising
On Monday evening, friends, customers and the community will celebrate four decades of service as Kevin Grover of Kevin Grover GMC retires from the automotive sales business.
According to the reports, the dealership is being sold to another conglomerate that operates regionally. More details are expected to be announced in the weeks ahead.
-MP Ad Staff

🎉 ATTENTION WAGONER COUNTY! 🎉

After nearly 40 years of selling cars, supporting the community, shaking hands, telling stories, sponsoring events, and somehow remembering everyone’s name, Kevin Grover has decided it’s finally time to retire!

Join us as we celebrate a man who has spent decades serving Wagoner and the surrounding communities with integrity, generosity, and a genuine love for people.

Come by, say hello, share a memory, tell Kevin congratulations, and help us send him into retirement the right way. No sales pitch, no negotiations, and no paperwork to sign—just good people celebrating a great guy!

🎂 Light refreshments provided

✉️ Cards are welcome (no gifts, please)

🚗 Parking is free—even Kevin couldn’t find a way to charge for that!

We hope to see you there as we celebrate a well-earned retirement and thank Kevin for almost four decades of service to our community.

Congratulations, Kevin! You’ve earned it! 🎉👏🚙💙❤️

06/18/2026

The Muskogee Phoenix wants to showcase your yard in our upcoming Summer Green Country Living Edition!
Please share your photos of your landscaping, flowerbeds, and gardens with us at [email protected]

06/18/2026

The 2026 Best of Muskogee Phoenix Nominations are live now only at https://www.muskogeephoenix.com/best_of_muskogee_contest/ #//
Go nominate all of your local favorites today!
-MP Ad Staff

2026 GUIDE Muskogee & Annual Progress Forecast — Paper and Pop: Two industries that helped build Muskogee over the last century