Jessie Cook Givens

Obituaries

May 8, 2024

Jessie Cook Givens

September 26, 1953 – May 4, 2024

Jessie Cook Givens, 70, of Okemah passed away on May 4, 2024, in Tulsa. Jessie was born September 26, 1953, in Oklahoma City to the late George and Ella (Gray) Cook.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Hillabee Indian Baptist Church of Hanna. Wake services will also be at the church Tuesday evening. Services will be officiated by Rev. Fred Lowe.

Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home.

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Gala en Blanc

October 4, 2024

This past Saturday evening, the Historic Mansion of Okmulgee provided an elegant backdrop for the Landmark for All Generations, Inc. Gala en Blanc. The event served as both a fundraiser and a celebrat...

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OHS Celebrates Homecoming

October 4, 2024

Be sure to be downtown at 4 p.m. today for the annual Okmulgee Homecoming Parade, featuring the candidates, football team, alumni and The Showpiece of Okmulgee. Lineup begins at 3:30 p.m. at the Brock...

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OPS Participates in National Walk to School Day

October 4, 2024

Okmulgee Public School celebrated National Walk to School Day on Wednesday with a walk from Brock Gymnasium to the primary school. The event encouraged students, parents and staff to embrace community...

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Grayson Gumbo Fest is Saturday

October 4, 2024

It’s Gumbo Time!Mayor Leon Anderson of the Town of Grayson, invites the public to attend their annual Gumbo Fest this Saturday beginning at 10 a.m.The festival is the town’s main fundraiser and those ...

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Beard & Mustache Competition to debut at Pecan Fest

October 4, 2024

The Okmulgee Pecan Festival is returning this year with an exciting new addition to its lineup: a Beard & Mustache Competition.This fun-filled event invites participants of all ages to show off their ...

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Meet Your Officers

October 4, 2024

In this edition of our Meet Your Officers series, we introduce Battalion Chief Paul Fowler of the Okmulgee Fire Department. With an impressive 34 years of experience, Chief Fowler stands as a symbol o...

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Harvest Spoon Chili Festival 2024

October 4, 2024

Get ready for a full day of excitement at the upcoming Harvest Spoon Chili Festival on Saturday, Oct. 12. With nearly 30 chili contestants, the event promises to bring the heat, with delicious tasting...

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Fairboard to meet Oct. 7

October 4, 2024

The Okmulgee County Fairboard will meet Monday, Oct. 7, at 7 p.m. at the OSU Extension Center, 1901 N. Oklahoma Ave. at the county fairgrounds. An agenda for the Fairboard meeting will be as follows: ...

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OCEM Report

October 4, 2024

I attended the regular Board of County Commissioners meeting. Key topics related to emergency management were discussed, including ongoing community preparedness and mitigation efforts.--- Review of D...

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Legion to host Potato Dinner

October 4, 2024

American Legion Post 10 will hold a Potato Dinner this evening, Oct. 4, from 5-7 p.m. at the post, located at 730 W. 6th St. in Okmulgee. The meal will include a baked potato, drink and dessert for $1...

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Car & Bike Show planned at Pecan Festival Oct. 12

October 4, 2024

The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its first Car & Bike Show, set to take place Saturday, Oct.12, during the Okmulgee Pecan Festival. From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Claude Cox Omniplex,...