OCCJA advances accreditation excellence through national ACA Audit participation
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February 4, 2026
OCCJA advances accreditation excellence through national ACA Audit participation

In December, William Russell, Director of Accreditation and Compliance for the Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority (OCCJA), traveled to New Orleans to serve as an auditor for the American Correctional Association during an on-site accreditation audit at the Orleans Criminal Justice Center. His selection to serve in this role highlights his commitment to continuous improvement in detention operations and OCCJA’s increasing involvement in accreditation leadership.

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Legislative Forums planned Friday
February 4, 2026
The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce will host a Legislative Forum this Friday, offering local residents and business owners an opportunity to hear legislative briefings directly from their Oklahoma State...
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Early voting begins Thursday for county
February 4, 2026
Early voting for Okmulgee County residents begins Thursday, giving voters a convenient option ahead of Election Day on Feb. 10. The early voting period is designed for voters who may be unable to cast...
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Fairground improvements weighed
February 4, 2026
Okmulgee County Commissioners opened their Feb. 2 meeting with routine business, but the discussion quickly turned to long-term community investments - ranging from improvements at the county fairgrou...
Nelson to face Baldridge in Feb. 10 election
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Nelson to face Baldridge in Feb. 10 election
February 4, 2026
An election for Okmulgee City Council Ward 2 is set for Feb. 10, with voters choosing between incumbent Steven Baldridge and challenger Eddie Nelson Jr. Nelson is no stranger to the ballot. He ran in ...
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Green Country Technology celebrates CTE Month
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Green Country Technology celebrates CTE Month
February 4, 2026
February marks Career & Technical Education (CTE) Appreciation Month across Oklahoma, and Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) is proud to join technology centers statewide in highlighting the vital...
Remembering Jerry Fink
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Remembering Jerry Fink
February 4, 2026
The staff of the Eufaula Indian Journal, McIntosh County Democrat and Cookson Hills Publishing is mourning the loss of a colleague, mentor and friend following the passing of longtime editor Jerry Fin...
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Barns Full, Futures Bright
February 4, 2026
It’s time once again for one of Okmulgee County’s most anticipated youth events. The 59th Annual Okmulgee County Spring Livestock Show, where Future Farmers of America (FFA) members and 4-H students p...
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Vandalism to Optimum network disrupts service in Henryetta
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
February 4, 2026
Last week, multiple communities across eastern Oklahoma - including Henryetta, Cushing and Porter - experienced internet service disruptions after vandals deliberately damaged Optimum’s network infras...
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Preston Jump Rope Team to host Trivia Night
February 4, 2026
The Preston Jump Rope Team is inviting the community to put their thinking caps on and support one of Preston’s most dynamic student programs with a lively Trivia Night Fundraiser set for Saturday, at...
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