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Grayson Gumbo Fest is Saturday
October 4, 2024
It’s Gumbo Time! Mayor Leon Anderson of the Town of Grayson, invites the public to attend their annual Gumbo Fest this Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. The festival is the town’s main fundraiser and thos...
Beard & Mustache Competition to debut at Pecan Fest
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Beard & Mustache Competition to debut at Pecan Fest
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
October 4, 2024
The Okmulgee Pecan Festival is returning this year with an exciting new addition to its lineup: a Beard & Mustache Competition. This fun-filled event invites participants of all ages to show off their...
Meet Your Officers
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Meet Your Officers
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
October 4, 2024
In this edition of our Meet Your Officers series, we introduce Battalion Chief Paul Fowler of the Okmulgee Fire Department. With an impressive 34 years of experience, Chief Fowler stands as a symbol o...
Uganda Martyrs Plans Bean Dinner Fundraiser
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Uganda Martyrs Plans Bean Dinner Fundraiser
October 3, 2024
The parishioners of Uganda Martyrs Catholic Church have begun preparation for a “Soul’icious Ham and Bean Dinner,” a benefit fundraiser this Friday. Proceeds will go toward a centennial celebration. U...
Turning Pain into Purpose
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Turning Pain into Purpose
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
October 3, 2024
Featured recently in SheIsTulsa, a magazine dedicated to highlighting resilient women who blaze trails for future generations, Mandi Atwell of Okmulgee County is more than an insurance agent; she is a...
Milroy honored by OK Main Street
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Milroy honored by OK Main Street
October 2, 2024
The Oklahoma Main Street Center announced last week the winners of the program’s annual statewide awards competition. Finalists were recognized and the winners announced during the 34th annual Main St...
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Sample ballots available for election
October 2, 2024
Sample ballots are now available for the November 5 Presidential Election and Special Election for the City of Beggs. Voters can download a sample ballot using the State Election Board OK Voter Portal...
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Preston Drama to perform at Orpheum
October 2, 2024
Okmulgee Community Theatre welcomes the Preston High School Drama Department to the Orpheum stage. Preston Drama will perform their Act 1 Play for state competition Oct. 3-5 at 7 p.m. To compete at St...
County reviews ‘Journey’s End’ plat
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County reviews ‘Journey’s End’ plat
By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
October 2, 2024
The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners met for their regular meeting on Monday, engaging in a lengthy discussion regarding the “Journey’s End” plat in the north end of the county, with a focus on ...
HoCo Block Party Planned Thursday
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HoCo Block Party Planned Thursday
October 2, 2024
Everyone is invited to join in to celebrate Okmulgee’s Homecoming Block Party, which will take place this Thursday, Oct. 3, in the Brock Gymnasium parking lot. Bring your chairs and gather for food, v...
OHS Homecoming
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OHS Homecoming
September 27, 2024
The spirit of Okmulgee will shine bright next week as the community comes together to celebrate Homecoming 2024. This annual event promises a week filled with festivities honoring students, alumni, an...
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Free mulch available
September 27, 2024
The Okmulgee Community Garden is offering mulch free to the public on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. They will have front end loaders to load your trailer, pickup, cart or other container....
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Morris School board settles lawsuit
By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
September 27, 2024
According to a recent press release, on Sept. 3, the Morris Public Schools Board of Education approved a settlement agreement to resolve a lawsuit involving allegations of sexual harassment by a forme...
Preston Jump Rope Team plans fundraiser
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Preston Jump Rope Team plans fundraiser
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
September 27, 2024
The Preston is jumping into the national spotlight as they prepare for a remarkable opportunity. The team is raising funds to travel to New York City, where they hope to see the prestigious National D...
Meet Your Officers
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Meet Your Officers
September 27, 2024
In the latest installment of our Meet Your Officers series, we are introduced to Officer Cody Harris, a dedicated patrolman with the Okmulgee Police Department who has been serving our community since...
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Deep Fork receives HOME-ARP grant
By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
September 27, 2024
At its Sept. 18 meeting, the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency Board of Trustees awarded its first-ever HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) grants. These grants aim to provide h...
Beyond the Playground
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Beyond the Playground
September 27, 2024
Editor’s Note: September is National Suicide Prevention and Recovery Month and therefore we will be covering a critical and often overlooked issue: the alarming rate of suicides in rural Oklahoma. In ...
County hears EM, inventory reports
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County hears EM, inventory reports
By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
September 25, 2024
The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners met Monday for their regular meeting, beginning with the approval of the Sept. 16 meeting minutes and the payment of claims. Approved blanket purchase orders...
This Saturday
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This Saturday
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
September 25, 2024
This Saturday, the historic Okmulgee Mansion will host a special event with a meaningful mission. The “Gala en Blanc,” organized by Landmark for All Generations, Inc., aims to raise funds for the rest...
MHS Homecoming Royalty Crowned
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MHS Homecoming Royalty Crowned
September 25, 2024
Congratulations to Lilli Giddens and Ean Merrill, Morris High School’s 2024-25 Homecoming Queen and King. Eagle Spirit was on display last week as Morris Schools celebrated Homecoming. From themed dre...
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Wreathing ceremony honors fallen OHP Trooper
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Wreathing ceremony honors fallen OHP Trooper
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
December 19, 2025
Each holiday season, remembrance takes on a quieter, more personal form for the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. This year, that remembrance led several troopers and family members to a graveside in Okmulgee ...
City zoning, property items approved
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City zoning, property items approved
By Patrick Ford Editor 
December 19, 2025
The Okmulgee City Council conducted an extensive and multifaceted regular meeting Tuesday evening, addressing a wide range of city business that included zoning changes, infrastructure funding challen...
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Commissioners review District 3 road project bids
By Patrick Ford Editor 
December 19, 2025
A significant cost difference between competing bids for a major District 3 road project dominated discussion during Monday morning’s regular meeting of the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners, as ...
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Property tax deadline extended
December 19, 2025
Okmulgee County Treasurer Lindsay Bunch is reminding property owners that the deadline to make property tax payments has been extended, while also sharing details on upcoming courthouse closures and t...
Man faces felony animal cruelty charges
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Man faces felony animal cruelty charges
By Patrick Ford Editor 
December 19, 2025
A man is facing a felony charge of Cruelty to Animals following a disturbing incident reported Monday near the Okmulgee County Courthouse that drew immediate public attention and outrage. According to...
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