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County Prayer Walk returns Aug. 2
July 16, 2025
The community is invited to once again join the 9th annual Okmulgee County Prayer Walk, which will be held Saturday. Aug. 2, beginning at 9 a.m.The Prayer Walk will begin at Okmulgee High School’s Bro...
Okmulgee homicide under investigation by OSBI
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Okmulgee homicide under investigation by OSBI
July 16, 2025
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) is leading an active homicide investigation following a deadly shooting that occurred in the early morning hours of July 12 in Okmulgee.Just after mid...
A Colorful Delight
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A Colorful Delight
July 16, 2025
The Okmulgee Public Library’s Summer Reading Program delighted young audiences with the thrilling Colorful Circus show last week and now looks ahead to a wild Red Dirt Reptiles event on Wednesday.The ...
Okmulgee to hold Purple Heart City designation ceremony
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Okmulgee to hold Purple Heart City designation ceremony
July 16, 2025
The City of Okmulgee will proudly honor its combat-wounded veterans and officially become a Purple Heart City during a special ceremony scheduled Saturday, July 19, at First Baptist Church, 311 W. 5th...
GCTC to host Back to School Bash
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GCTC to host Back to School Bash
July 17, 2025
Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) is kicking of the new school year with its annual Back to School Bash, scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 7, from 5-7 p.m. at the GCTC campus, located at 1100 OK-56 Loop in Okmulgee. The event promises to be an exciting and informative evening for incoming students, their families and GCTC instructors and staff.The Back to School Bash gives new and returning full-t...
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Okmulgee’s new postal & print shop delivers more than mail
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Okmulgee’s new postal & print shop delivers more than mail
July 12, 2025
When I first stepped into Okmulgee Postal and Print on 6th Street, I thought I was just visiting a new place to drop off a package or make a copy. But what I found was so much more a story of vision, ...
MN celebrates Sovereignty Day
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MN celebrates Sovereignty Day
July 12, 2025
The Muscogee Nation commemorated the fifth anniversary of the landmark McGirt v. Oklahoma decision Tuesday with a Sovereignty Day celebration at the College of the Muscogee Nation’s STEM Building Lect...
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Okmulgee celebrates opening of Black Jack Camping Area
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Okmulgee celebrates opening of Black Jack Camping Area
July 16, 2025
City officials, Chamber of Commerce representatives and members of the community gathered on July 1 to celebrate the grand opening of the newly improved Black Jack Camping Area near Lake Okmulgee. The...
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5th Street Gathering returns Aug. 9
July 16, 2025
A powerful celebration of heritage, unity, and community pride is coming to life on Saturday, Aug. 9, as the 5th Street Gathering returns to Okmulgee. Running from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., this all-day even...
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GCTC offers grant writing courses
July 16, 2025
Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) offers two upcoming grant writing courses designed to help individuals and organizations secure funding for meaningful community projects. Whether supporting a n...
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OCEM Report
July 16, 2025
This report 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 Emergency Management....
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Special candidate filing for OPS board approaches
July 16, 2025
The special candidate filing for the Okmulgee Public Schools Office 4 (unexpired term) will begin Monday, July 28, at 8 a.m. and will close Wednesday, July 30, at 5 p.m.Individuals interested in filin...
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July 19 Purple Heart City Designation Ceremony |
July 16, 2025
First Baptist Church of Okmulgee, 5th St. & Seminole Ave., will host a Designation Ceremony for the City of Okmulgee to be deemed a Purple Heart City Saturday, July 19, at 10:30 a.m. All veterans are ...

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PBR to host Heroes & Legends Ceremony
July 9, 2025
Like any sport, the PBR (Professional Bull Riders) annually inducts a class of deserving individuals into its version of a Hall of Fame, and for the world’s premier bull riding organization that is th...
Age Doesn’t Stop Tennis Players
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Age Doesn’t Stop Tennis Players
June 27, 2025
Age is only a number to these two players captured at last week’s Muscogee Nation Tournament at the Okmulgee Tennis Courts at Hawthorn Park. Jerry Bales and Carlen Bales Barrett are involved in the No...
Thunder rolls to glory
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Thunder rolls to glory
June 25, 2025
History was made Sunday night under the electric lights of Paycom Center as a wave of emotion, grit and redemption lifted the Oklahoma City Thunder to their first NBA Championship in franchise history...
Oklahoma Public School Enrollment
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Oklahoma Public School Enrollment
June 25, 2025
Oklahoma public schools have weathered significant challenges to keeping student numbers up. The coronavirus pandemic. Private school vouchers. Shifting demographics.Districts such as Tuskahoma are wo...
Athletes Busy with Games, Prep for Next Season
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Athletes Busy with Games, Prep for Next Season
June 20, 2025
It’s been a busy month for many county athletes with several seniors participating in the recent Native Games and summer baseball games, along with camps and getting ready for the upcoming school athl...
Celebrating the Heart of Oklahoma Boxing
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Celebrating the Heart of Oklahoma Boxing
June 18, 2025
I recently had the privilege of attending the Oklahoma Boxing Reunion Hall of Fame Event, a powerful evening that brought together legends of the sport, longtime fans and proud families to celebrate t...
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Why does the Bible call Jesus “The Word?”
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Why does the Bible call Jesus “The Word?”
June 25, 2025
“Jesus is the Word because through him all things are made,” says Jonathan, 8. “What he said became. Through the words of Jesus, the Earth and man were made. So, he is the Word.”When we read, “In the ...
Okmulgee FFA, community bid fond farewell to Tim Taylor
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Okmulgee FFA, community bid fond farewell to Tim Taylor
June 20, 2025
The Okmulgee community will gather on Friday, June 27, to celebrate an educator, mentor, and community leader as Tim Taylor, agricultural education teacher and FFA advisor at Okmulgee High School, pre...
Redfearns Celebrate 50th Anniversary
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Redfearns Celebrate 50th Anniversary
June 20, 2025
Glenda Adams and Clifton Redfearn are celebrating 50 years of marriage on June 20. The couple were united in marriage on June 20,1975, at First Christian Church in Okmulgee. Clifton is a proud Vietnam...
Helen Smith reflects on faith, family and her sawmill roots
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Helen Smith reflects on faith, family and her sawmill roots
June 1, 2025
At Baptist Village of Okmulgee, it’s not uncommon to find residents with extraordinary life stories tucked into their everyday conversations. But few bring history, heart and humor together quite like...
‘Pirate Summer Adventure’
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‘Pirate Summer Adventure’
May 21, 2025
Parents of Preston students in Pre-K through 2nd grade are encouraged to sign up their young learners for an exciting, hands-on educational opportunity this summer - the Pirate Summer Adventure, a fre...
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HOROSCOPES
July 16, 2025
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, your confidence is peaking and people are noticing.Even though you are on a roll, don’t let it go to your head.Midweek might be a test of your patience, but you’ll keep yo...
Standing up for critical warning services
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Standing up for critical warning services
July 16, 2025
The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) was formed with the primary mission of ensuring the voices of Oklahomans are heard when it comes to developing better policies which benefit the childr...
Uncertainty breeds angst for aging couple
Columns & Opinion
Uncertainty breeds angst for aging couple
July 16, 2025
DEAR ABBY: My spouse and I are retired and on Social Security. We’ve both worked hard all our lives and are content living a modest retirement. Our house is paid for, and we have little debt. However,...
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