New Sidewalks, Curb Ramps Added
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January 14, 2026
New Sidewalks, Curb Ramps Added

Crews pour new sidewalks and install curb ramps along W. 6th Street at Oklahoma Avenue as part of a phased ODOT-funded downtown sidewalk grant. A future phase could run from the railroad tracks toward U.S. 75, if approved.

McKinley McGirt Memorial Teddy Bear Toss planned
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McKinley McGirt Memorial Teddy Bear Toss planned
January 14, 2026
A heartfelt act of generosity and remembrance will take center court later this month as Preston Schools host the First McKinley McGirt Memorial Teddy Bear Toss, an event designed to honor the memory ...
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Property tax deadline is tomorrow
By Patrick Ford Editor 
January 14, 2026
With the clock ticking toward the final deadline, Okmulgee County Treasurer Lindsay Bunch is urging property owners to take advantage of the extended property tax payment window before penalties take ...
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Commissioners discuss HVAC concerns, proposed agreement
By Patrick Ford Editor 
January 14, 2026
Struggle to keep the Okmulgee County Courthouse heating and air system operational took center stage Monday morning, as county commissioners voiced mounting frustration over equipment damage, delayed ...
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City closings for MLK Jr. Day announced
January 14, 2026
City of Okmulgee offices and public works operations will be closed Monday, Jan. 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The closure will include City Hall offices and public works services f...
Okmulgee to honor legacy of Dr. MLK Jr.
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Okmulgee to honor legacy of Dr. MLK Jr.
January 14, 2026
As communities across the nation pause to honor the life, leadership and enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Okmulgee community is preparing for a weekend of remembrance, reflection and...
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Voter registration deadline is Friday
January 14, 2026
The last day to apply for voter registration to be eligible to vote in the Feb. 10 election is this Friday, Jan. 16. According to Okmulgee County Election Board Secretary Ashley Carnes, the February e...
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Luv Ford Honors Athlete of the Week
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Luv Ford Honors Athlete of the Week
January 14, 2026
Congratulations to Schulter basketball player Payton Campbell, who was recently honored as Luv Ford Athlete of the Week. Pictured alongside Campbell are Schulter Head Coach Price Brown and Missy Nash ...
January 17 Free Community Hot Lunch |
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January 17 Free Community Hot Lunch |
January 14, 2026
Morris Assembly of God Church, located at 206 N. Hughes Ave. in Morris, will host a Free Community Hot Lunch Saturday, Jan. 17, from 12-2 p.m.
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Motorcyclist injured in Hwy 69 collision
January 14, 2026
A Henryetta man was injured in a two-vehicle collision Tuesday morning on U.S. Highway 69 in Pittsburg County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The accident occurred at approximately 10:46 a....
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He Is There
By MARY MORRIS HENRYETTA RESIDENT 
January 14, 2026
Matthew 1:23 - The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel (which means “God with us”). Matthew 28:20b - And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the a...
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Okmulgee County EM Report
By JEFFREY MOORE OCEM DIRECTOR 
January 14, 2026
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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