Beggs Softball Stars Named to All-District
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November 1, 2024
Beggs Softball Stars Named to All-District

Congratulations to Addison Dossett, Abagail Harmon and Emma Trimble, who were selected for All-District honors. Dossett was named as a 1st team pitcher, while utility player Harmon and second baseman Trimble were named to the 2nd team.

Happy Halloween 2025
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Happy Halloween 2025
November 5, 2025
The young and young-at-heart went all in this year for Halloween as it was the perfect day and perfect weather to show off their holiday spirit. At the Okmulgee County Courthouse, employees dressed up...
OEF awards classroom grants to teachers
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OEF awards classroom grants to teachers
November 5, 2025
The Okmulgee Education Foundation (OEF) surprised educators across Okmulgee Public Schools during its annual Award Day last Wednesday, delivering classroom grant notifications in person and celebratin...
Meet Okmulgee Main Street’s new Director Johnna Yoder
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Meet Okmulgee Main Street’s new Director Johnna Yoder
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November 5, 2025
Okmulgee’s historic core has a new champion. Johnna Yoder has stepped in as the new director of Okmulgee Main Street, bringing a practical, systems-minded approach and a clear love for people and plac...
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Commissioners approve items
By JUSTUS MOSCO STAFF WRITER 
November 5, 2025
The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners met Monday to address a range of county business items, including an update on the Opioid Abatement Grant, equipment purchases for the Sheriff ’s Department ...
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Medication Take-Back, Food Drive event today in Beggs
November 5, 2025
The Beggs community will have two opportunities to give back and promote safety this morning, Nov. 5, as a Food Drive and a Medication & Sharps Take-Back Event is planned from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fo...
FFA student recognized for project
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FFA student recognized for project
November 5, 2025
Okmulgee High School student Abby Hirsch had a morning she’ll never forget on Monday, Oct. 20, after being surprised with a $500 Bomgaars Award for her outstanding fair project. Abby was one of just 2...
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OPS board approves hires, public comment policy
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
November 5, 2025
The Okmulgee Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting on Thursday, Oct. 30, at 5:30 p.m. in the John Barksdale Board Room to address staffing, facility use and public comment procedure...
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City closings announced
November 5, 2025
The City of Okmulgee has announced all City Hall offices and Public Works operations will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Emergency operations police and fire departments wi...
November 6 Fellowship Bean Dinner |
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November 6 Fellowship Bean Dinner |
November 5, 2025
Okmulgee First Free Will Baptist Church and Second Baptist Church are coming together to host a special bean dinner Thursday, Nov. 6, from 6-7:30 p.m. The event will take place at Okmulgee First Free ...
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Stay Ahead of the Herd
November 5, 2025
Livestock producers, ranchers and agricultural professionals across Okmulgee County are invited to a vital educational workshop focusing on emerging disease threats in livestock health. The event, tit...
How can I tell what’s right from what’s wrong?
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How can I tell what’s right from what’s wrong?
November 5, 2025
“You can really tell right from wrong because when you hit someone, you feel sorry for them,” says David, age 9. “Like if you kick someone in the knee, you feel bad,” adds Paul, 10. “I feel a feeling ...
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