HMS Golf Capture Tournament Crown

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April 3, 2026

Congratulations to the Henryetta Middle School Golf Team, who came away Tournament Champions at the Henryetta Golf Course. Three golfers finished in the Top 10, including Overall Champion Easton Swallow, who shot a personal-best 31 (-5). Wyatt Hares finished runner-up, while Kaden Fowler placed 9th.

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OSL cancels annual Easter Egg Hunt

April 3, 2026

Okmulgee Service League has announced the cancellation of its annual Easter Egg Hunt, which was scheduled to take place this Saturday, April 4. The Service League released a statement: “We regret to i...

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MPS honors Allred for service

April 3, 2026

Morris Public Schools is recognizing a legacy of leadership, service and commitment as longtime School Board member James Allred concludes 15 years of dedicated service to the district. School officia...

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Operation Sooner Shield nets arrests statewide

By Patrick Ford Editor

April 3, 2026

A sweeping statewide crackdown on Medicaid fraud and abuse has led to arrests, criminal filings and significant restitution efforts, with one of the cases unfolding in Okmulgee County. Attorney Genera...

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Keep Okmulgee Beautiful Week approaches

April 3, 2026

Residents and businesses across the city are encouraged to roll up their sleeves and take part in Keep Okmulgee Beautiful Week, April 12-18. The annual initiative is more than just a spring cleanup - ...

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A Slice of History Returns

April 3, 2026

For generations of students at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology, it wasn’t just a meal - it was a tradition, a memory, and for many, a weekly ritual that brought people together. Now,...

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Laughter Is the Medicine

By DAWN CARTER REPORTER

April 3, 2026

“Funny is funny … I ain’t never seen a color on a laugh.” David Motte said it while sitting on the old school stage inside the former Banneker kindergarten building, now home to Dunbar School memorabi...

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Election Day nears

April 3, 2026

Voters across Okmulgee County began casting their ballots yesterday as early voting began ahead of the April 7 election. Early voting takes place at the Okmulgee County Election Board office, Room 102...

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FFA to hold Spring Plant Sale

April 3, 2026

Okmulgee FFA is gearing up for its annual Spring Plant Sale, a community tradition showcasing months of student dedication and agricultural education. The event will be held Friday and Saturday, April...

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Safe Rides, Second Chances

By DAWN CARTER REPORTER

April 3, 2026

For Austin Domebo, founder of Rez Taxi, the road to business ownership has been shaped by personal growth, responsibility and a desire to give something meaningful back to the community that helped ra...

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OCT plans next production

April 3, 2026

The Okmulgee Community Theatre is set to bring mystery, humor and a touch of the supernatural to the stage with its upcoming production of “Honeymoon at Graveside Manor: A Ghostly Farce,” written by P...

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Candidate filing opens with early entries

April 3, 2026

The 2026 candidate filing period is officially underway, with several individuals submitting their paperwork on the opening day for county, state and judicial offices. Several county-level positions s...