The Morris Public School Board of Education held its first meeting of the new semester, during which Superintendent Becky Alexander recapped the recent Hall of Fame event, highlighting its success in ...

Okmulgee County residents seeking to serve on the Okmulgee County Fair Board can do so this week at the courthouse. The candidate filing period opened Monday and will continue through 4:30 p.m. Friday...

The Okmulgee County Sheriff ’s Office (OCSO), under the leadership of Sheriff Eddy Rice and Undersheriff Smokey Patchin, have released its comprehensive statistics for 2024. Sheriff Rice, now in his f...

An extensive remodeling project is nearing completion at the Okmulgee County Courthouse. Following the overhaul and addition of new amenities in the main courtroom, Courtroom 1, on the third floor of ...

The bi-annual membership meeting of the Okmulgee Community Garden Corporation is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 23, at the Okmulgee Fairgrounds meeting room at 6:30 p.m. According to Dr. Ann Alexander, ...

In this installment of the Meet Your Officers series, we had the privilege of sitting down with Lieutenant Mark Blosch, a seasoned officer with the Okmulgee Police Department. With over 20 years of se...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners began their first meeting of the new year by appointing Commissioner Michael Wallace as chairman of the board and newly appointed Commissioner Steve Ward as ...

In a poignant tribute to the flag and the nation it represents, veterans from White-Williams American Legion Post 10 and VFW Post 1189 in Okmulgee are holding daily “To the Colors” ceremonies. This ti...

A strong winter storm is poised to impact southeastern Oklahoma, parts of Texas, and southwestern Arkansas from Thursday afternoon through early Friday morning. Residents in Okmulgee County and surrou...

A National Day of Observance has been declared to honor the death of former President, Jimmy Carter. The Postal Service will suspend regular mail deliveries, retail services and administrative office ...

An Okmulgee man has pled guilty to manslaughter in federal court. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced Monday that Brett Wayne Pigeon, age 44, entered a g...

Principal Chief David Hill and Governor Kevin Stitt have signed an agreement that will extend negotiations for three months on a Tobacco Tax Compact between the Muscogee Nation and the State of Oklaho...

For Lt. Jason Scott of the Okmulgee Fire Department, firefighting isn’t just a job; it’s a lifelong calling. With nearly 18 years of service, Lt. Scott carries a passion for helping others during thei...

Several Okmulgee County officers were sworn in Thursday morning by District Judge Pandee Ramirez in a ceremony. Above, Eddy Rice signs documents witnessed by Judge Pandee Ramirez as being sworn in as ...

The City of Okmulgee has announced its 2025 sanitation trash removal schedule, outlining holiday adjustments for both polycart and commercial dumpster customers. These changes ensure that residents an...

Voters interested in voting by absentee ballot during the 2025 Election Year can request absentee ballots now using the OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/ elections/ovp or by downloading and printing an...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners held their final regular meeting of the year, taking time during and after the session to recognize outgoing Commissioner David Walker, who was supported by ...

To kick off the new year, legislative briefings from Oklahoma State Representatives will resume Friday, Jan. 3. The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce will hold their Legislative Forum at 8:30 a.m. at the M...

This year brought a blend of milestones, challenges and celebrations to Okmulgee County, reflecting the resilience and unity of our community. From championship victories and historic recognitions to ...

The Okmulgee County Treasurer’s Office has extended the deadline for first-half 2024 property tax payments to Jan. 10, 2025. Second-half payments remain due by March 31, 2025. Property tax statements ...