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April 8, 2026
Editor’s Note: Please refer to the City of Okmulgee website at www. okmugeeonline.com and the Okmulgee City Hall Facebook page for questions and updates related to this matter. Citizens are also encou...
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April 8, 2026
Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) is proud to announce its Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year honorees ahead of a districtwide banquet - celebrating their achievements. The banquet...
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April 8, 2026
Following the candidate filing period last week, elections are ahead for Okmulgee County Commissioner in District 1 and 3. Leading the slate of filings are two countywide offices that drew no opponent...
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April 8, 2026
Area residents will have an opportunity to safely dispose of unused medications and medical sharps during a special take-back event scheduled for Wednesday, April 15, at OSUIT. The event will take pla...
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April 8, 2026
A call to protect the county’s most vulnerable residents took center stage Monday morning as the Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners officially proclaimed April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, emphasizing that safeguarding children is a responsibility shared by the entire community. The proclamation, presented during the board’s regular April 6 meeting at the county courthouse, undersco...
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April 3, 2026
For generations of students at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology, it wasn’t just a meal - it was a tradition, a memory, and for many, a weekly ritual that brought people together. Now,...
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April 1, 2026
One year ago, crews stood beside a forgotten oil well drilled more than a century earlier in what is now the Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge. The well, known as Cover #5, had been drilled around 19...
News
April 8, 2026
Local residents gathered at Mabrey Bank on April 3 to hear updates from state legislators on the progress of the 2026 Oklahoma legislative session. Topics included the state budget, Medicaid funding c...
News
April 8, 2026
As graduation season approaches, a long-standing senior tradition is once again drawing attention - not for its fun, but for its potential dangers. Known as “Senior Assassin,” the game has been popula...
News
April 8, 2026
More than 600 Oklahomans have filed for district, state and federal offices, according to the Oklahoma State Election Board. That’s more than the 569 who filed four years ago. Fifteen have filed for g...
News
April 8, 2026
A full year of community celebration, engagement and economic vitality is on the horizon as Okmulgee Main Street has released its 2026 calendar of events, offering residents and visitors a wide variet...
News
April 8, 2026
First United Methodist Church, 302 S. Seminole Ave. in Okmulgee, hosts a Topsy Turvey Gathering the second Wednesday of each month from 5-7 p.m. The gathering welcomes all ages, and features free game...
News
April 8, 2026
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you are catching a second wind this week that could rival a hurricane. No one can slow you down right now. Channel this energy into a passion project. TAURUS – Apr 21/May ...
Sports
April 8, 2026
The Beggs Lady Demons put together an impressive showing at the plate but ultimately fell short in a 12-9 loss to Dewar at MCN’s Claude Cox Omniplex on March 24. In a high-scoring contest, Beggs out-h...
Sports
April 8, 2026
The Henryetta Lady Knights slowpitch softball team showed flashes of offensive firepower and resilience throughout a challenging slate of games Thursday at Jenks, but ultimately came away winless agai...
Sports
April 8, 2026
The Preston Lady Pirates put together an impressive stretch of softball this past week, showcasing offensive firepower, disciplined defense and steady pitching en route to three decisive victories ove...
Sports
April 8, 2026
The Beggs Middle School Invitational brought together 27 teams in Beggs, with athletes from Beggs, Preston, Henryetta, Twin Hills and Schulter highlighting a full day of competition across sprints, di...
Sports
April 8, 2026
The Beggs Golden Demons rebounded to win three-straight at the Chandler Tournament after a tough two-game matchup against Stigler in late March. ---- Late-inning surge sinks Beggs in 7-4 loss to Stigl...
Lifestyle, News
April 1, 2026
A piece of Okmulgee’s rich history took center stage on March 19 as the Haygood-Shephard American Legion Post 103 received one of the state’s most prestigious historic honors during the annual Oklahom...
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March 18, 2026
Seniors in the Okmulgee area are discovering that staying active and eating well can also be fun, thanks to two engaging programs offered through OSU Extension and led locally by Extension Educator Ji...
Lifestyle, News
March 13, 2026
As The American Legion celebrates its 107th birthday, observed March 15-17, Legionnaires across the nation are reflecting on more than a century of service rooted in a guiding principle that has never...
Lifestyle, News
March 13, 2026
Financial oversight, infrastructure improvements and administrative matters dominated discussion during the Beggs City Council meeting held Monday evening, March 9, at Beggs City Hall. Council members...
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March 6, 2026
Highland Park Manor in Okmulgee was filled with celebration as Mrs. Joann Patrick marked her 100th birthday, joining the ranks of Oklahoma’s honored centenarians. Mrs. Patrick, born in 1926 in Arkansa...
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February 27, 2026
Families from The Academy of Okmulgee (TAOO) gathered Tuesday, Feb. 24, at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology (OSUIT) for an engaging and interactive Parent Workshop led by Chef Aaron W...
Columns & Opinion
April 8, 2026
Gov. Kevin Stitt and Republican leaders from the state Legislature announced a budget agreement last week. The Fiscal Year 27 (FY27) budget pro‑posal totals $12.8 billion, an increase of 1.52% or near...
Columns & Opinion
April 8, 2026
DEAR ABBY: I have a neurological disorder and can no longer keep up with my friends (who used to be my friends). I don’t explain the prob‑lems I have and why I can’t do the things I used to do unless ...
Columns & Opinion
April 8, 2026
• Okmulgee hosted the state’s poster advertising association for its an‑nual two‑day meeting, with Mayor W.C. McA‑doo offering the wel‑come as delegates gath‑ered at the Episcopal parish house. Speake...
Religion
April 8, 2026
“If Jesus made me breakfast, I’d hope for chocolate chip pancakes,” says Ella, 9. “And maybe a side of heavenly bacon.” It’s a fun thought, but what Jesus served on the shore of the Sea of Galilee aft...
Religion
April 8, 2026
Genesis 4:9 - Then the Lord said to Cain, “Where is Abel your brother?” And he said, “I do not know. Am I my brother’s keeper?” Matthew 22:36-40 - “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?”...