The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) has announced awardees for Certified Healthy Oklahoma, a public health initiative recognizing organizations that implement best practices and policies th...

BENNETT BRINKMAN NONDOC Editors Note: Early voting for the May 13 General Election is underway at the Okmulgee County Courthouse. Registered voters can cast their ballots until 6 p.m. today. On Tuesda...

Okmulgee High School will be hosting its inaugural Okmulgee High School Aviation Day at Okmulgee Airport this Friday. The event is designed to give students hands-on experience with aircraft and expos...

Standing under the bright lights of the 99th Oklahoma FFA State Convention stage, a thunderous wave of cheers erupted across the crowd the moment one phrase rang out: “From the Okmulgee FFA chapter…” ...

As the final school bells prepare to ring for the last time this academic year, students across Okmulgee County are trading in their backpacks for caps and gowns, ready to step into a new chapter of l...

Sharp Road has been officially closed to traffic by county officials. The road is collapsing across both lanes. Please find alternate route and motorists are asked not to move or drive around the barr...

After weeks of relentless rain, the Deep Fork River is swollen and muddy, inching ever higher and leaving a trail of damage and uncertainty across Okmulgee County. What began as a series of heavy spri...

The Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners met Monday morning in a regular session filled with public concerns, official proclamations and post-storm recovery updates. During the designated pub...

The Okmulgee County Sheriff ’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a theft and threat incident that occurred Sunday evening at a Dollar Store near 231st Stre...

Torrential rains have drenched Okmulgee County over the past two weeks, pushing rivers to flood stage and shutting down major roadways across the region. Emergency Management officials and school dist...

A wave of sudden leadership changes has sent ripples through the City of Beggs after a special City Council meeting Monday evening, April 28, called by newly elected Mayor Roger Merrill, led to the te...

Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) continues to experience strong growth in both student enrollment and success across its wide range of career training programs. As part of their educational jour...

The Okmulgee Board of Education held a special meeting on Monday, April 29, at 5:30 p.m. inside the John Barksdale Board Room. With board members present and quorum declared, the evening moved quickly...

The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce will host a Legislative Forum today, May 2, at 8:30 a.m., offering a vital opportunity for the public to engage with Oklahoma State Representatives and Senators on key...

In a storybook ending to an already incredible season, Morris High School has captured its first-ever National Championship - seizing the Very Small School title at the 2025 NAQT Very Small School Nat...

Okmulgee Main Street has announced the resignation of Executive Director Melinda DeSanto, who will be departing at the end of April to return to Washington state due to family medical needs. DeSanto, ...

The City of Okmulgee is asking for the public’s assistance after a cityowned vehicle was stolen in a break-in at the Public Works Facility on Sunday, April 27. According to authorities, a white 2016 F...

The Okmulgee Area Development Corporation (OADC) is set to launch a major infrastructure project at the Okmulgee Business Complex (OBC), marking a major step in revitalizing a historic site and drivin...

East Central Electric Cooperative will be hosting a candidate forum for the three candidates for Senate District 8 on Monday, May 5, at 6:30 p.m. at their Okmulgee headquarters. Candidates Nathan Brew...

Jake Kell has stepped into his role as the new OSU Extension Educator for Okmulgee County, bringing his deep-rooted passion for agriculture and community education to the position. Kell, who also rece...