Embrace the holiday spirit and show your support for local businesses during Shop Small Saturday in Okmulgee. This nationwide event encourages communities to rally behind their small businesses and st...

Three extraordinary students from Okmulgee High School (OHS) recently captivated the Okmulgee City Council during its Nov. 19 meeting, showcasing the vibrant spirit and opportunities at OHS. Invited b...

The Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority (OCCJA) 911 Telecommunications Center held a meet and greet at the Okmulgee County Emergency Management building, fostering collaboration among local age...

At their regular meeting on Monday, the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners heard from Rose Lynch, Interim Director of the Okmulgee County Homeless Shelter, who provided an update on the shelter’s ...

Okmulgee FFA had the opportunity to travel to Indianapolis for the National FFA Convention and Expo on Oct.22-25 Nine members traveled to be recognized on-stage at the convention as a National 3-Star ...

A Canadian-based liqueur company has announced its first United States facility opening in Okmulgee. Elder Bros Distillery will blend its elderflower and apple strudel liqueurs, as well as its authent...

Candidate filing for the Board of Education begins Monday, Dec. 2, for ten Okmulgee County school districts. Those who wish to file for a Board of Education office must submit a Declaration of Candida...

The Okmulgee City Council convened on Tuesday, for its regular session at City Hall, opening with an invocation delivered by Rev. McKinley Rice of St. Matthews Baptist Church. The meeting blended comm...

A remarkable partnership is crafting not just beautiful wooden creations but also a story of faith and friendship. Bryan and Tom, the duo behind Dudes Endeavor, have turned personal challenges into op...

DAWN CARTER REPORTER For this installment of Meet the Officers, I visited the Okmulgee Central Fire Station to sit down with Firefighter Matt Hackler. Our conversation spanned his journey into public ...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners approved several items Monday to advance courthouse improvements. This included two payments to Mastercraft Marble and Granite for the courtroom project bala...

On Thursday, Nov. 7, Okmulgee County 4-H held its annual banquet at the Okmulgee County Fairgrounds, celebrating a year of accomplishments, leadership and community impact. Sponsored by Okmulgee Farm ...

The Okmulgee County Salvation Army is preparing for its annual Angel Tree event. The Christmas tree, adorned with angel requests for the needy, is located at the north entrance of the Okmulgee Walmart...

The Beggs City Council has released details from a third-party water rate analysis conducted by the Oklahoma Rural Water Association. The study highlights the financial challenges facing the city’s wa...

For this installment of the Meet Your Officers series, I had the pleasure of speaking with Firefighter Chris Summers, a dedicated member of the Okmulgee Fire Department with almost three years of serv...

Get ready to spread holiday cheer at the annual Okmulgee Main Street Festival of Lights Parade, which will take place Thursday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. in historic downtown Okmulgee. This year’s theme, “Sta...

Fostering a pet is a rewarding way to help animals in need, offering them a safe, loving environment on their journey to a permanent home. Fostering opportunities are available for animals coming dire...

John Neal, Jr., owner of Neal’s Homestore, is thrilled to announce the return of the annual Dodgebrawl Tournament - a fun-filled evening with a powerful mission to support Okmulgee Public Schools. Thi...

The spotlight was Okmulgee High School Principal Amanda Thomas at Tuesday’s regular school board meeting, as she highlighted the achievements and school spirit of her students and staff. Principal Tho...

In a show of commitment to local education and youth, Windy Chevrolet of Okmulgee has made a significant donation to Okmulgee Public Schools. Recently during halftime of a Bulldogs home game, Eric Pri...