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Okmulgee Native Attends Capitol Memorial Day Event
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June 2, 2022
Okmulgee Native Attends Capitol Memorial Day Event
By News Staff

Okmulgee native and Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient Melvin Morris is pictured in Washington D.C. at the National Memorial Day event. He, along with other living recipients, were honored during the program. General Mark A. Milley, 20th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is pictured with Morris, and his wife Mary. Morris, who was born Jan. 7, 1942, in Okmulgee, received the Medal of Honor on March 18, 2014. He also received the Distinguished Service Cross in April 1970 for extraordinary heroism in a Sept. 17, 1969 battle, while commanding the Third Company, Third Battalion of the IV Mobile Strike Force near Chi Lang. Then-Staff Sgt. Morris led an advance across enemy lines to retrieve a fallen comrade and single-handedly destroyed an enemy force that had pinned his battalion from a series of bunkers. Staff Sgt. Morris was shot three times as he ran back toward friendly lines with the American casualties, but did not stop until he reached safety. After receiving the award, he returned to Vietnam the same month for his second tour. He retired at Fort Hood, Texas in May 1985. COURTESY PHOTO

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 Lo...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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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