The 2024 Pecan Festival will not feature a carnival this year due to difficulties in sourcing one. Instead, organizers have decided to hold a Community Fall Festival on the same day as the car show, S...

The Harvest Spoon Chili Festival is set for Saturday, Oct. 12, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in downtown Okmulgee. The event will feature a marketplace celebrating all things chili, a chili cook-off, hot pep...

The 2024 Okmulgee County Free Fair is just around the corner, and the fairgrounds is being prepped for exhibitors and visitors - plus lots of animals. The event, planned for Sept. 5-7, showcases the h...

On Friday, Aug. 23, Senator James Lankford engaged with constituents at the Okmulgee Public Library, discussing several pressing national issues in an open and informative forum. Hosted by Representat...

In the latest installment of our Meet Your Officers series, we sit down with Sergeant Douglas London of the Okmulgee Police Department, a veteran officer whose career spans over three decades. With a ...

It’s Storytime! Okmulgee Public Library’s Storytime with Ms. Jessica starts each year on the first Wednesday in September and continues through the end of April. There are two programs held: First Fri...

The Okmulgee County Commissioners held a brief regular meeting on Monday, beginning with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance before proceeding with the agenda. The items approved included the previo...

Agents from the Office of the Attorney General, in collaboration with several law enforcement agencies, led a raid Tuesday, Aug. 20, at an illegal marijuana grow operation in northern Okmulgee County ...

The Okmulgee County Democratic Party is preparing for the weekend’s activities in Henryetta in celebration of Labor Day Parade. Also on the schedule is the annual BBQ Lunch Party, which is open to any...

OSU Institute of Technology proudly conferred degrees to nearly 400 students in its 228th graduating class on Aug. 22. The milestone was marked by two ceremonies honoring the achievements of Oklahoma’...

Starting tomorrow, Aug. 29, a significant change is coming to your grocery bills in Oklahoma. Thanks to House Bill 1955 (HB1955) passed in 2024, the state is eliminating the 4.5% state sales tax on gr...

In Okmulgee, where the need for community connection is growing and the call to serve is vital, Officer Johnny Wagner embodies this sentiment and stands as proof to follow one’s calling, even when the...

The Okmulgee City Council convened for their monthly meeting Aug. 20. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation given by Boy Scout Leader, Donnie Alexander. Several key agenda...

Attention garden enthusiasts. Are you a horticulturalist at heart that would like to network with like-minded people? Do you like creating and seeing things grow? Are you passionate about education an...

Okmulgee Public Schools students returned for their first day of classes on Thursday. Primary School Principal Dawn Wallace and her team welcomed incoming primary students as they began their first da...

On Sept. 28, 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 restor...

The Okmulgee County Commissioners convened for their regular meeting on Monday, with a key item on the agenda being the allocation of 781 funds, a non-competitive grant totaling $128,076 for Okmulgee ...

On Saturday, the Okmulgee County Family YMCA hosted a free school supplies drive for students Pre-K through high school. This yearly event ensures kids are geared up for the new school year without br...

The community is invited to come eat dinner with the Preston Jump Rope Team next Monday. According to Coach Vicky Graham, Tavern 56 will host the team members, who will be servers, from 5-8 p.m. on Au...

The public is invited to attend a special legislative update with Senator James Lankford on Friday, Aug. 23. The event will take place from 12-1 p.m. in the basement of the Okmulgee Public Library, lo...