Columns & Opinion
March 15, 2024
10 Years Ago:
The Orpheum showed “Mr. Peabody & Sherman” in 3-D and “Divergent.”
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October 9, 2024
Excitement is building, as Okmulgee gears up for the 2024 Harvest Spoon Chili Festival, an annual celebration that brings together food, fun and community spirit. This year’s event promises a full day...
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October 9, 2024
Group plans trip to National Convention for 3-Star Chapter honorsCome rock with Okmulgee FFA during their inaugural FFA Rock-a-Thon this Saturday in downtown Okmulgee.According to FFA Advisor Tim Tayl...
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October 9, 2024
The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, addressing a range of topics concerning county business, including cybersecurity tips from a local specialist in recognition of Cybersecurity...
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October 9, 2024
Congratulations to 2024 Okmulgee Homecoming Queen Aaliyah Alexander and escort LeAundre Delonia. See additional photos from last week’s Homecoming festivities on pages A2 and A9.
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October 9, 2024
The tradition continues this fall as the Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual Pecan Festival on Saturday. This long-standing community event, set to take place at The Claude Cox Omniplex (295...
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October 9, 2024
To thank the community for their support of the Okmulgee County Homeless Shelter and Thrift Store, a customer appreciation day is planned this Friday. OCHS Director Rosie Lynch, board members, staff a...
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October 9, 2024
The Okmulgee Public Schools community is mourning the loss of a high school senior who passed away over the weekend. Superintendent Clay Vinyard shared the tragic news with students and staff on Monda...
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October 9, 2024
Okmulgee High School held its Homecoming Parade downtown, followed by the Homecoming Ceremony at Friday night’s football game. Picturedare some of the scenes from the festivities.
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October 9, 2024
Friday is the last day to apply for voter registration to be eligible to vote in the November 5 Presidential General Election, according to Okmulgee County Election Board Secretary Ashley Carnes.Carne...
News
October 9, 2024
OCHS Thrift Store will hold its annual Customer Appreciation Day Friday, Oct. 11, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event will feature food, drink, raffles and giveaways to thank the community for their suppo...
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October 9, 2024
The Wilson Volunteer Fire Department is gearing up for its 3rd annual haunted house Saturday, Oct. 26. This year’s event will be bigger and scarier than ever, and will feature free hot dogs and drinks...