Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) proudly hosted the Oklahoma CareerTech State Board meeting last week, welcoming esteemed board members and dignitaries to the campus. This event provided a valua...

Friday, Oct. 11, is the last day to apply for voter registration to be eligible to vote in the November 5 Presidential General Election, according to Okmulgee County Election Board Secretary Ashley Ca...

The Okmulgee School Board held a special meeting Tuesday evening where Superintendent Clay Vinyard provided updates on the district’s financial situation and proposed resolutions to address it. During...

The upcoming “Gala en Blanc,” scheduled for Sept. 28, will not only mark a major milestone for the Okmulgee community but also spotlight a significant historical event—the 100th anniversary of the Okm...

There will be lots of activity going on this weekend at the corner of 4th and Seminole. The Okmulgee Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, which shuttered it’s doors several years ago during the COVID-19 ...

The Okmulgee City Council met Tuesday to discuss a wide range of issues, including future elections, equipment leasing, sanitation outsourcing and downtown parking. The evening’s meeting began with a ...

In this edition of Meet Your Officers, we shine the spotlight on Lieutenant Zachary Medlock, a dedicated member of the Okmulgee Police Department. Having served the community since March 2017, Lieuten...

Applications for Okmulgee Salvation Army’s Angel Tree recipients are available online through Oct. 18. Only 75 family applications will be taken. The Salvation Army Angel Tree program helps provide Ch...

The Okmulgee Fire Department responded to a fire early Sunday at the Hotel Sparks, located between 4th and 6th Streets near the railroad track. The abandoned hotel was destroyed in a January 2022 fire...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners met for a brief regular meeting on Monday, opening with the pledge, a prayer and the approval of minutes from the Sept. 9 and 10 meetings. During public comm...

The Okmulgee County Sheriff ’s Office is set to receive grants to strengthen operations, thanks to the state’s Attorney’s General Office. All 77 counties have applied for grant funding through a new p...

NATALIE GABBARD MHR, LPC 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 suicid...

With the Presidential General Election right around the corner, Okmulgee County Election Board Secretary Ashley Carnes is encouraging all registered voters to verify their voting information using the...

Morgan Parten, Beggs Cheer representative, was crowned Homecoming Queen and Tyler Bergey, Student Council representative, was named Homecoming King before the start of last Friday’s game against Henry...

Be sure to join in on the fun at Okmulgee Main Street’s annual Chili Festival on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at 6th & Grand in downtown Okmulgee. This year’s event is packed with fun, foo...

The 2024 Okmulgee Pecan Festival is set to return on Oct. 12 at the Claude Cox Omniplex, offering a full day of family-friendly fun from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. While the festival has seen significant chang...

In this week’s edition of Meet Your Officers, we had the privilege of sitting down with Richard Phillips, Chief of Police for the Muscogee Nation Lighthorse Police Department. Chief Phillips’ journey ...

The Okmulgee Public School Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, hearing reports on dropout rates, college remediation, and other school campus updates. The meeting began wit...

Thanks to Windy Chevrolet of Okmulgee for the halftime field goal entertainment and donation of $300 in the Kick 4 Cash event, which will be held during all Okmulgee home football games this season. I...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners met for their regular meeting on Monday, starting with the approval of the minutes from the Sept. 3 meeting. During comments from the public, a resident inqu...