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MN responds to supreme court ruling
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MN responds to supreme court ruling
July 4, 2025
Following the Oklahoma Supreme Court’s ruling in Stroble v. Oklahoma Tax Commission, Muscogee Nation Principal Chief David W. Hill issued a strong statement condemning the decision and warning of its ...
Vandalism strikes Okmulgee Lake Park
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Vandalism strikes Okmulgee Lake Park
July 4, 2025
Vandals targeted the first entrance of the Okmulgee Lake Park Recreational Area near the boardwalk, causing significant damage, according to City Manager Rickey Peaerson. The incident involved destruc...
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OOCYS gears up for line dance fundraiser
July 4, 2025
Get ready to put on your dancing shoes for a great cause. The Okmulgee-Okfuskee County Youth Services is inviting the community to the 2nd Annual Line Dance Competition & Showcase on Friday, July 11, ...
Main Street welcomes new Director
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Main Street welcomes new Director
July 4, 2025
Okmulgee Main Street is set to begin a new chapter with the appointment of Johnna Yoder as its new Director, effective Monday, July 7. Yoder brings with her a wide-ranging background that spans agricu...
Tate & Lyle supports Fireworks Extravaganza for 11th year
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Tate & Lyle supports Fireworks Extravaganza for 11th year
July 7, 2025
As fireworks once again light up the Okmulgee skyline this July, so too did the spirit of community and celebration-thanks in part to the continued support of Tate & Lyle, which is celebrating its 11th year sponsoring the City of Okmulgee’s Annual Fireworks Extravaganza.Formerly known as CP Kelco, the global ingredient solutions company has partnered with the city since 2015 to help bring the annu...
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Okmulgee prepares to light up the sky
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Okmulgee prepares to light up the sky
July 2, 2025
The City of Okmulgee is set to host one of Oklahoma’s most anticipated Independence Day celebrations with its 15th Annual Fireworks Extravaganza on Friday, July 4, at the Okmulgee Municipal Park. This...
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Cars and More Cars!
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Cars and More Cars!
July 4, 2025
It was a great day for a show, as the annual Harlan Ford drew a large crowd of entrants and attendees with food, fun and great automobiles last Saturday. This year’s car show also gave citizens a chan...
July 5 Linda L. Demery Memorial Rodeo |
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July 5 Linda L. Demery Memorial Rodeo |
July 4, 2025
Memorial Rodeo will be held Friday, July 5, at 8 p.m. at Clarence Demery Arena in Beggs. The event will feature steer wrestling, roping, barrel race and community fun. Admission is $10 for adults and ...
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Okmulgee County Commissioners address insurance concerns
July 4, 2025
The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners approved several agreements during Monday’s regular meeting along with tabling issues related to insurance concerns.A discussion on Bid #12 related to the ha...

Sports
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...
Lifestyle
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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Man charged with consumer fraud in six counties
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Man charged with consumer fraud in six counties
July 4, 2025
An Oklahoma man has been charged with nine counts - including a felony - in a sweeping consumer fraud case that spans six Oklahoma counties. Nathan Gregory Wolter was booked into the Okmulgee County J...
Thanks for the Memories
Community
Thanks for the Memories
July 4, 2025
Friends, family and community members gather to celebrate Okmulgee High School agriculture teacher Tim Taylor during a going-away reception hosted by Farm Bureau on Friday. Taylor was honored for his ...
Community
Checotah residents pleads guilty to distributing meth
July 4, 2025
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Andrew Frank Lerblance, a.k.a. Andrew Frank Lerblance Jr., age 66, of Checotah, entered a guilty plea to a oneco...
Community
Oklahoma Promise Scholarships take effect
July 4, 2025
Children of longtime public school teachers will now qualify for the Oklahoma Promise Scholarship as long as household income is under 700% of the federal poverty level.House Speaker Pro Tempore Antho...
TAOO Students Enjoy Popsicles in the Park
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TAOO Students Enjoy Popsicles in the Park
July 4, 2025
Mrs. Josie Ferguson, a teacher at The Academy of Okmulgee, shares a playful bubble-blowing moment with a young student during TAOO’s Popsicles in the Park event at Hawthorne Park on Friday. Families a...
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