Okmulgee’s David White honored with Oklahoma Pecan Grower Award

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June 20, 2025

David White of Okmulgee has been named the recipient of this year’s Oklahoma Pecan Grower Award, an honor recognizing individuals who show continued interest, effort and unselfish cooperation in supporting and promoting the pecan industry across the state.

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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

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

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

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

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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FEMA cuts sink Norman’s plan for automated flood warning

July 16, 2025

The city of Norman was prepared to build an automatic flood warning system this year, the same kind of early warning system that Kerr County, Texas, could have used to help save lives during the deadl...