In this installment of Meet Your Officers, we had the privilege of sitting down with Deputy Chief Dennis Northcross of the Muscogee Nation Lighthorse Police Department. With over two decades of servic...

Morris Elementary was again recognized as one of America’s Healthiest Schools in the Healthier Generation announcement of 2024. This year, 879 schools across 30 states were recognized. According to Co...

Indigenous Peoples’ Day was marked by a vibrant celebration at the Creek Nation Council House on Monday. The event featured a rich blend of cultural traditions, speeches and performances that honored ...

Political polarization is peaking online and in our communities across the state, with just weeks to go before the 2024 General Election. The division is clear on social media - take a look at the com...

The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail is approaching. Applications must be received by the County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21. Okmulgee County Election Board Secreta...

The Friends of the Okmulgee Public Library will host their annual Fall into Reading Book Sale starting next week from Oct. 14-19. This community event will take place at the Okmulgee Public Library, l...

A perfect weekend of celebration and community spirit awaits as two of Okmulgee’s favorite annual events - the Pecan Festival and Harvest Spoon Chili Festival - take place this Saturday, Oct. 12. With...

Our latest Meet Your Officers feature introduces Lieutenant Rocky Morrow, a dedicated firefighter with the Okmulgee Fire Department. With nearly 22 years of service under his belt, Lieutenant Morrow’s...

On Monday, a celebration of culture in honor of Indigenous Peoples Day will be held from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on the lawn of the Creek Nation Council House. The day promises a variety of activities highli...

Okmulgee’s annual Pecan Festival returns with a community focus Saturday, Oct. 12, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Claude Cox Omniplex. This year’s event will feature a talent showcase, baking contest, ...

Excitement is building, as Okmulgee gears up for the 2024 Harvest Spoon Chili Festival, an annual celebration that brings together food, fun and community spirit. This year’s event promises a full day...

Group plans trip to National Convention for 3-Star Chapter honors Come rock with Okmulgee FFA during their inaugural FFA Rock-a-Thon this Saturday in downtown Okmulgee. According to FFA Advisor Tim Ta...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, addressing a range of topics concerning county business, including cybersecurity tips from a local specialist in recognition of Cybersecurity...

Congratulations to 2024 Okmulgee Homecoming Queen Aaliyah Alexander and escort LeAundre Delonia. See additional photos from last week’s Homecoming festivities on pages A2 and A9.

The tradition continues this fall as the Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual Pecan Festival on Saturday. This long-standing community event, set to take place at The Claude Cox Omniplex (295...

To thank the community for their support of the Okmulgee County Homeless Shelter and Thrift Store, a customer appreciation day is planned this Friday. OCHS Director Rosie Lynch, board members, staff a...

The Okmulgee Public Schools community is mourning the loss of a high school senior who passed away over the weekend. Superintendent Clay Vinyard shared the tragic news with students and staff on Monda...

This past Saturday evening, the Historic Mansion of Okmulgee provided an elegant backdrop for the Landmark for All Generations, Inc. Gala en Blanc. The event served as both a fundraiser and a celebrat...

Be sure to be downtown at 4 p.m. today for the annual Okmulgee Homecoming Parade, featuring the candidates, football team, alumni and The Showpiece of Okmulgee. Lineup begins at 3:30 p.m. at the Brock...

Okmulgee Public School celebrated National Walk to School Day on Wednesday with a walk from Brock Gymnasium to the primary school. The event encouraged students, parents and staff to embrace community...