Okmulgee student makes Cameron honor roll

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June 7, 2024

Cameron University has announced the President’s and Dean’s honor lists for the spring 2024 semester. To make the President’s Honor Roll, undergraduate students must be enrolled fulltime (carrying at least 12 hours of classes) and maintain a straight A average (4.0). The Dean’s Honor Roll requires a B average (3.00-3.99).

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Meet Your Officers

January 24, 2025

For this week’s installment of our Meet Your Officers series, we shine a spotlight on Steve Baldridge, Councilman for Okmulgee’s Ward 2. With deep ties to the community and a career rooted in public s...

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Filing period ahead for municipal offices

January 24, 2025

Candidates interested in filing for municipal office in Okmulgee County municipalities will file Declarations of Candidacy beginning 8 a.m. Monday, Feb. 3.Those who wish to file for a municipal office...

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Senior Nutrition Center expands services

January 24, 2025

The Okmulgee Senior Nutrition Center, operated by the non-profit organization Community Action Resource and Development, Inc. (CARD), has been steadily expanding its services to provide meals and supp...

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OFD truck repairs approved

January 24, 2025

The Okmulgee City Council met Tuesday for their first regular meeting of the year, during which they revisited a 2005 ordinance regarding public meeting conduct, reminding citizens of the established ...

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PPS announces bond election

January 24, 2025

Preston Public Schools have announced a special bond election scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 11. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at regular voting locations.The bond issue, totaling $2,750,0...

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County Republicans to host candidate forum Feb. 1

January 24, 2025

The Okmulgee County Republicans are hosting a Candidate Forum on Saturday, Feb. 1, providing voters with a chance to hear directly from the Republican candidates vying for the State Senate District 8 ...

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County approves EM building improvements

January 24, 2025

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners met briefly Tuesday morning for their regular weekly meeting.The board began by approving the minutes from last week’s meeting. They then approved an officer...

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Absentee ballot request deadline is Jan. 27

January 24, 2025

The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail is approaching. Applications must be received by the County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. Monday, January 27. Okmulgee County Election Board Secr...

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OCEM Report

January 24, 2025

This report summarizes the week’s activities and highlights key events and operations conducted by the Emergency Management Office.--- Board of County Commissioners Meeting • Attended the meeting to p...

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Okmulgee FFA officers plan spring semester

January 24, 2025

Okmulgee FFA chapter officers met with their advisors on Jan. 4 to plan the chapter spring semester activities, review expectations and build camaraderie as a team. The officers planned for upcoming e...

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

January 24, 2025

January 27 Food for Kids Fundraiser | First Baptist Church will host its 3rd annual bean dinner fundraiser Monday, Jan. 27, from 5-7 p.m. to raise funds for Food For Kids, which provides food for 170 ...