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October 4, 2024

Be sure to be downtown at 4 p.m. today for the annual Okmulgee Homecoming Parade, featuring the candidates, football team, alumni and The Showpiece of Okmulgee. Lineup begins at 3:30 p.m. at the Brock...

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OPS Participates in National Walk to School Day

October 4, 2024

Okmulgee Public School celebrated National Walk to School Day on Wednesday with a walk from Brock Gymnasium to the primary school. The event encouraged students, parents and staff to embrace community...

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Grayson Gumbo Fest is Saturday

October 4, 2024

It’s Gumbo Time!Mayor Leon Anderson of the Town of Grayson, invites the public to attend their annual Gumbo Fest this Saturday beginning at 10 a.m.The festival is the town’s main fundraiser and those ...

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Beard & Mustache Competition to debut at Pecan Fest

October 4, 2024

The Okmulgee Pecan Festival is returning this year with an exciting new addition to its lineup: a Beard & Mustache Competition.This fun-filled event invites participants of all ages to show off their ...

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Gala en Blanc

October 4, 2024

This past Saturday evening, the Historic Mansion of Okmulgee provided an elegant backdrop for the Landmark for All Generations, Inc. Gala en Blanc. The event served as both a fundraiser and a celebration, honoring the historic Black Hospital’s rich history and supporting future initiatives. The highly anticipated event welcomed accomplished author and Okmulgee native, Kenneth Williams, as its keyn...

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Uganda Martyrs Plans Bean Dinner Fundraiser

October 3, 2024

The parishioners of Uganda Martyrs Catholic Church have begun preparation for a “Soul’icious Ham and Bean Dinner,” a benefit fundraiser this Friday. Proceeds will go toward a centennial celebration. U...

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Turning Pain into Purpose

October 3, 2024

Featured recently in SheIsTulsa, a magazine dedicated to highlighting resilient women who blaze trails for future generations, Mandi Atwell of Okmulgee County is more than an insurance agent; she is a...

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Harvest Spoon Chili Festival 2024

October 4, 2024

Get ready for a full day of excitement at the upcoming Harvest Spoon Chili Festival on Saturday, Oct. 12. With nearly 30 chili contestants, the event promises to bring the heat, with delicious tasting...

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Fairboard to meet Oct. 7

October 4, 2024

The Okmulgee County Fairboard will meet Monday, Oct. 7, at 7 p.m. at the OSU Extension Center, 1901 N. Oklahoma Ave. at the county fairgrounds. An agenda for the Fairboard meeting will be as follows: ...

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OCEM Report

October 4, 2024

I attended the regular Board of County Commissioners meeting. Key topics related to emergency management were discussed, including ongoing community preparedness and mitigation efforts.--- Review of D...

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Legion to host Potato Dinner

October 4, 2024

American Legion Post 10 will hold a Potato Dinner this evening, Oct. 4, from 5-7 p.m. at the post, located at 730 W. 6th St. in Okmulgee. The meal will include a baked potato, drink and dessert for $1...

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Car & Bike Show planned at Pecan Festival Oct. 12

October 4, 2024

The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its first Car & Bike Show, set to take place Saturday, Oct.12, during the Okmulgee Pecan Festival. From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Claude Cox Omniplex,...

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TAUW committee sets goal

October 4, 2024

The Okmulgee Committee for the Tulsa Area United Way (TAUW) held a community kickoff and campaign packet delivery event last Friday as they set their goal to help local organizations.The goal for this...

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Lady Dogs fall at Regionals

October 4, 2024

The Okmulgee Lady Bulldogs saw their fastpitch season come to a close with tough losses in the Regional Tournament. Facing formidable opponents, the Lady Bulldogs struggled to contain the offensive on...

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County teams complete regular season

October 4, 2024

As the Regional and Area fastpitch tournaments get underway, both the Henryetta Lady Knights and Preston Lady Pirates wrapped up their regular seasons with close contests, setting the stage for postse...

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Dewar, Morris end regular season with shutouts

October 4, 2024

As postseason fastpitch action heats up, the Dewar Lady Dragons and Morris Lady Eagles delivered strong performances in their final regular-season matchups, setting the tone for their Regional Tournam...

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Dewar captures district

October 2, 2024

The Dewar Lady Dragons showcased their dominance on the field last Thursday, securing the District Championship with a pair of lopsided victories over Liberty Fastpitch. Behind stellar pitching, disci...

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Lady Pirates earn district championship

October 2, 2024

The Preston Lady Pirates are celebrating their district championship triumph after a commanding performance last Thursday, securing back-to-back wins over Nowata and Salina. Stellar pitching, discipli...

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Lady Tigers capture district title

October 2, 2024

The Wilson Lady Tigers secured their district championship in dominant fashion last Thursday with two impressive victories over the Prue Lady Rockets. Led by standout performances from Janelle Proctor...

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Anne Roberts People’s Choice Awards in Your Hands

For the Children

By Patrick

July 24, 2024

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Anne Roberts People’s Choice Award celebrates an individual and an organization serving youth in our state. It is named for the longest serving executive director for the Oklahoma ...

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Patrons Bank Hosts Community Backpack Drive for Local Public Schools

Drive ends Aug. 12

By Patrick

July 22, 2024

Patrons Bank is excited to announce a community backpack drive to support local public schools. The public is invited to donate a new backpack at any Patrons Bank location, and for every backpack d...

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“Jumping the shark” as bad in politics as on TV

By Joshua

June 26, 2024

Growing up as a child in the 1970s, I enjoyed my fair share of television shows. One of my favorites was “Happy Days,” celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. “Happy Days” starred Ron Howard, a Du...

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WSFCU Branch Manager is guest of Okmulgee Lions

By Joshua

June 26, 2024

Morgan Alexander Lions Club The Okmulgee Lions Club met last Tuesday evening at 5:30 p.m. for our monthly evening meeting at the Lutheran Church. We enjoyed a meal and fellowship, followed by a rousin...

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Oklahoma’s Promise deadline is July 1

By Joshua

June 26, 2024

The application deadline for students to enroll in Oklahoma’s Promise, a transformational state scholarship program, is set for July 1. This is the final opportunity for students who were 11th graders...

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Wife has no plans to join husband’s family business

By Patrick

June 10, 2024

DEAR ABBY: My husband's family won't stop asking me when I'm going to quit my job and work for my husband. My mother-in-law worked for my father-in-law at their small business for pretty much her whol...

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Meet Your Officers

October 4, 2024

In this edition of our Meet Your Officers series, we introduce Battalion Chief Paul Fowler of the Okmulgee Fire Department. With an impressive 34 years of experience, Chief Fowler stands as a symbol o...

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October 4 American Legion Potato Dinner |

October 4, 2024

American Legion Post 10 will hold a Potato Dinner Friday, Oct. 4, from 5-7 p.m. at the Legion, 730 W. 6th Street in Okmulgee. The fundraiser dinner will cost $12 per plate, and dine-in and carryout wi...

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Tulsa Together to host events

October 4, 2024

Tulsa Together will host a series of events this Sunday. Rev. Darren Williams of First Baptist Church Central in Okmulgee and Rev. Davison Cole Fields of Sand Springs Methodist Church will trade pulpi...

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HOROSCOPES

October 4, 2024

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you might have been thinking about making changes for a very long time. One of the biggest changes could be moving home base. Look at real estate.TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Ta...

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Skyy Ja’re Drone

October 4, 2024

Cross Country/Track Skyy is the daughter of Tashanna Drone, Janelle Taylor and Fouina Drone. She is escorted by Zander Thierry, who plays football. Zander is the son of Ashely Jordan.Skyy is in cosmet...