News
Bravado Wireless submitted an application for a special use permit in July to the Planning and Zoning Committee to build a communication tower located in between East 6th and East 7th Street on Sou
By Kaitlyn Dillard
Okmulgee's Harvest Spoon Chili Fest returns in October and the deadline to enter is fast approaching.
By Jessie Brydges
Current and former Okmulgee Bulldogs will be joining derstorms are in the forecast so those attending should together in festivities today for the annual Homecoming be prepared with rain gear.
Sports
For five of the six Okmulgee County varsity football teams, the 'real' season begins.
By Larry Owen
INOLA - The Okmulgee Lady Bulldog varsity fastpitch softball team saw their 2018 season come to a close here on Tuesday evening.
By Larry Owen
BEGGS - Three Okmulgee County high school fast-pitch softball teams met here on Monday evening for a pair of District 3A-6 contests that had playoff implications attached.
By Larry Owen
Commentary
Working in higher education, I’ve seen many students struggle with their fears and self-doubts about college.
By Dr. Bill Path
Time to highlight another community hero! Every few weeks or so, I focus my column on people who are leading the way in ‘Okmulgee Rising’ whether they realize it or not.
By Richard Larabee
“I’d be okay if you’d get your shoe out of my mouth.”
The mishap occurred just east of Lake Okmulgee.
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Lifestyle
Mike and Felicia Barron would like to announce the upcoming wedding of their daughter Pamela Barron to Adrian Cyprian on Oct. 20 at 4 p.m.
Ruby Burney and Don Murray were united in marriage Aug. 17. The couple spent their honeymoon in Branson, MO.
Two Okmulgee County residents have been named members of the Connors State College Rodeo Team in Warner.
Obituaries
Heather Hennigan Wadley of Edmond was born June 4, 1980, in Okmulgee to Bill Edward and Patricia Lee Hennigan. She attended Okmulgee schools her entire life, graduating in 1998.
Lucky Jones was born to Edith Marrie Wynne, January 13, 1947, in Lubbock, Texas. She passed from this life Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, at her home in Checotah at the age of
71.
Mr. Orlando Whittaker, in his 55th year, transitioned from Earth to Everlasting on Saturday, September 8, 2018, in Tulsa.
Photo Galleries
Oklahoma State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister visited Okmulgee Schools Friday, August 31. While here, Joy toured the new Ag Building and the ACE program.
The Okmulgee Family Fair was held September 6 through September 8 at the Okmulgee County Fairgrounds. Here are some pictures from before and during the event.
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