A public informational meeting will be held Sept. 23 at 6 p.m. in the Don Shoemake Gymnasium to discuss the upcoming Oct. 14 bond election, giving community members an opportunity to learn more about ...

Editor’s Note: Azbell writes a regular column for the Mvskoke News titled, “Chewing the Cud.” -Hesci readers ... it has been quite some time since our last Chewing the Cud article. When you get older,...

The spirit of the Bulldogs is stronger than ever as Okmulgee Public Schools kicks off its 2025 Homecoming Week, a five-day celebration of school pride, community tradition, and championship legacy und...

The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce is bringing back one of the community’s most beloved traditions - the Pecan Festival - set for Oct. 10-11. This year’s theme is “The Throwback Year,” promising a full ...

Much of the discussion during Tuesday’s meeting revolved around a plan for a downtown alleyway, thanks to a grant through AARP. The council advanced several key initiatives, including the transformati...

In a powerful new partnership aimed at saving lives, Okmulgee County Emergency Management (OCEM) has joined forces with the American Red Cross to bring free smoke detectors and professional installati...

A 27-year-old Okmulgee man died Sunday night following a violent single- vehicle crash in rural Okmulgee County, according to a preliminary report from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The fatal accident ...

Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) is partnering with Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI) to host a “Wicked Good Donors” Blood Drive on Wednesday, Oct. 15, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Seminar Center, ...

As the Special Election for Morris Public Schools approaches, Okmulgee County Election Board Secretary Ashley Carnes urges all registered voters to verify their voting information using the State Elec...

The Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners tabled a key resolution Monday morning during their regular meeting, opting to delay approval of updated rural fire department boundaries until next w...

Congratulations to Morris High School All-Sports Homecoming Queen and King Sutton Giddens and Keyton Tiger-Harjo, who represented the MHS track program. The pair was crowned before the start of last F...

The Okmulgee Board of Education held its regular meeting Tuesday evening, addressing staffing decisions, agreements, along with recognizing some community supporters Superintendent LuVona Copeland exp...

Chase Nunn has been elected to the Okmulgee Public Schools Board of Education, winning the Office No. 4 (Unexpired Term) seat with 213 votes, or 64.55% of the total ballots cast. His opponent, Sarah M...

Get ready, Okmulgee - the Community Theatre is back with a production that’s sure to warm your heart, tickle your funny bone and maybe even make you a little hungry. This September, the Orpheum Theatr...

A 43-year-old Okmulgee man is facing serious felony charges after being booked into custody Aug. 30. Daniel Bryant Mc-Caslin is currently being held on $110,000 bond stemming from multiple charges, in...

A Tribal Citizens Committee made up of elders, former elected officials, attorneys and concerned citizens has announced the organization of a Tribal Listening Conference in response to the recent ruli...

With cleats packed away and fields cleared for the season, the highly successful All Sports Camps ended recently, leaving a lasting impression on students, coaches, and communities across eastern Okla...

At its regular monthly meeting, the Beggs City Council voted to amend city ordinances related to mobile homes and recreational vehicles, and appointed Kathy Shelby as interim city clerk, alongside con...

The Okmulgee County Community Garden has scheduled a workday for Saturday, Sept. 13. Garden members and friends will continue maintaining the garden and making much-needed repairs. All members are enc...

A symbol of faith, community and service in Beggs is facing a serious threat-and the congregation and community are rallying to save it. This Saturday, Sept. 13, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Beggs United Me...