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• Muscogee Nation Principal Chief David Hill issued Executive Order No. 25-05, outlining how the Nation will comply with a Supreme Court ruling requiring incorporation of Article II of the Treaty of 1866 into tribal law. The order marked a formal step toward recognizing citizenship rights for Freedmen descendants.

• The Okmulgee County Sheriff’s Office received support from a local Masonic Lodge as part of its annual fundraising effort to purchase educational materials from the National Child Safety Council.

• The Preston Pirates baseball team won the Preston Tournament, while the Lady Pirates competed in regular-season action, showcasing strong pitching and consistent offensive play.

• The 2025 Okmulgee County Free Fair brought livestock shows, creative exhibits, youth contests and family entertainment to the Fairgrounds, continuing a long-standing tradition that highlights agriculture and community involvement.

• The Okmulgee County Sharks Special Athletics organization introduced its Buddy Adventures program, focused on inclusion, creativity and exploration for participants with special needs.

• The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation confirmed that Patretia Matthews, missing since early August, was found deceased in a rural area of Okmulgee County, bringing a tragic conclusion to a weeks-long search.

• Beggs City Council approved ordinance changes affecting mobile homes and recreational vehicles and appointed Kathy Shelby as interim city clerk during its regular monthly meeting.

• The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation launched an investigation after a man was found fatally shot in a north Okmulgee neighborhood, following reports of gunfire.

• A Beggs church announced a fundraising campaign to preserve its historic bell tower, rallying community support around a landmark tied to local heritage and faith.

• Chase Nunn was elected to the Okmulgee Public Schools Board of Education, winning the unexpired Office No. 4 seat with 64.55% of the vote over Sarah McIntire.

• An Okmulgee man was booked into custody on multiple felony charges and held on a $110,000 bond following an Aug. 30 arrest.

• Okmulgee County Emergency Management partnered with the American Red Cross to distribute free smoke detectors, emphasizing fire prevention and home safety.

•TheOkmulgeeChamberofCommerceannounced the return of the Pecan Festival, scheduled for Oct. 1011, highlighting nostalgia-driven programming.

• Plans were unveiled for a bronze statue honoring Will “Sonny” Sampson, with organizers calling for community support to bring the tribute to fruition.

• Voters were set to decide whether future Muscogee National Council elections would continue at-large voting or shift to district-based ballots.

• Beggs High School student organizations partnered for a downtown cleanup effort, emphasizing civic pride and community service.

• The Okmulgee Board of Education voted unanimously to demolish the century-old Okmulgee High School building after determining restoration was no longer viable.

• The Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority received its highest-ever score during an American Correctional Association reaccreditation audit.

• Okmulgee police investigated a homicide following a violent altercation involving an axe on Crutchmer Avenue.

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