In a matter of minutes on the evening of March 6, a powerful tornado tore through the heart of Okmulgee County, leaving behind devastation, heartbreak and loss. Yet in the midst of tragedy, the commun...

Two Okmulgee County residents appeared recently in federal court in Muskogee in unrelated criminal cases involving threatening communications and armed robbery, according to announcements from the Uni...

Drivers traveling along US-75 near Preston in Okmulgee County will soon see major changes as a long-anticipated highway improvement project begins taking shape. The Oklahoma Department of Transportati...

Local artisans, businesses, organizations and community groups are being invited to take part in an exciting community celebration this spring as the Veterans of Foreign Wars prepares to host the VFW ...

Highland Park Manor in Okmulgee was filled with celebration as Mrs. Joann Patrick marked her 100th birthday, joining the ranks of Oklahoma’s honored centenarians. Mrs. Patrick, born in 1926 in Arkansa...

With wildfire season already impacting Okmulgee County and new emergency alert systems on the horizon, the Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners tackled a packed agenda Monday morning that ran...

Students from Okmulgee and Beggs are being recognized for their thoughtful reflections on patriotism after earning top honors in the 2025-26 Veterans of Foreign Wars essay competitions. Members of Vet...

Residents of the City of Okmulgee will have several opportunities in 2026 to dispose of unwanted household trash at no cost, thanks to a series of Free Trash-Off Days scheduled at the Okmulgee Municip...

Okmulgee County residents are invited to attend the upcoming Legislative Forums this Friday. Representatives Scott Fetgatter and Chris Banning, along with Senator Bryan Logan, will share with constitu...

Classrooms across Okmulgee County are bursting with bright colors, wacky socks, western hats and plenty of books this week as students celebrate Read Across America 2026. Observed nationally on March ...

Families from The Academy of Okmulgee (TAOO) gathered Tuesday, Feb. 24, at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology (OSUIT) for an engaging and interactive Parent Workshop led by Chef Aaron W...

The Okmulgee County Election Board announced that a post-election audit of the Feb. 10 Municipal Primary Election has been authorized by State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax. The audit will be h...

A tradition of excellence spanning generations was formally recognized Feb. 2 as Morris Public Schools introduced its inaugural Morris Hall of Fame class during a halftime ceremony at the girls’ baske...

Olivia Beaver, a junior at Preston High School, paged for Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, from Feb. 23-26 at the State Capitol. Olivia, from Morris, is the daughter of Del Beaver. During their time ...

Friday, March 13, is the voter registration deadline for the April 7 election. The April election is a multi-entity election: Board of Education Elections for Henryetta, Wilson, Liberty and Tulsa Tech...

The Okmulgee County Community Garden is planning a workday this Saturday, Feb. 28, for garden members and friends. The workday will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and lunch will be provided. Accord...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners navigated a full agenda Monday morning, approving routine business while also addressing equipment replacement plans, emergency management operations during ...

State Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, secured committee approval last week for legislation that would allow certain ivermectin products intended for human use to be sold over the counter in Oklahoma...

As chapters across Oklahoma and the nation celebrate National FFA Week, Feb. 21-28, the annual observance is serving as a reminder of the powerful role agricultural education plays in shaping future l...

Community members will soon have a chance to brave the cold for a meaningful cause as the Okmulgee County Special Athletic Association (OCSAA) prepares to host its annual Shark Shiver fundraiser on Sa...