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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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, 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...

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...