The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners opened Monday’s meeting by addressing ongoing noise complaints from residents about CP Kelco and the sound coming from the factory. Chris Azbell, a local pas...

The Okmulgee Education Foundation (OEF) proudly awarded a total of $15,796.20 in grants to support various projects and initiatives across Okmulgee Public Schools on Wednesday. These grants, part of t...

Okmulgee Main Street is excited to announce the return of the annual Scare on the Square event, which will take place Thursday, Oct. 31, from 5-7 p.m. or until the candy runs out. This family-friendly...

Authorities in Okmulgee have charged two parents in a child abuse case involving their seven-week-old infant, who sustained multiple fractures. The parents, Cheyenne Crites and Russell Petrie-McCarty,...

The Beggs City Council and Public Works Authority met last Tuesday for their regular meetings, addressing firearm ordinances, changes in governmental structure and potential water and sewer rate hikes...

Be sure to check inside today’s edition for our Voter’s Guide for the upcoming Nov. 5 election for information on local, state and federal candidates and state questions. Stay informed!

On Oct. 17, credit union members around the world celebrated International Credit Union Day, an annual event to commemorate the credit union movement’s impact and achievements. This year marked the 76...

Alliance for a Healthier Generation has named Morris Elementary School (MES) one of America’s Healthiest Schools for 2024. This annual recognition honors schools for implementing best practices to sup...

Saturday was the perfect day for chili and more as the annual Harvest Spoon Chili Fest was held in downtown Okmulgee. Lots of activities, including a hot pepper eating contest, 5K run and entertainmen...

The Okmulgee City Council met on Tuesday to address key issues impacting the city. The council began by reviewing the minutes from the Sept. 17 regular session. After a brief discussion, the minutes w...

Okmulgee residents will soon experience changes in how their residential trash is collected. Beginning Oct. 28, the city will outsource its residential sanitation services to Tulsa-based American Wast...

In this installment of Meet Your Officers, we had the privilege of sitting down with Deputy Chief Dennis Northcross of the Muscogee Nation Lighthorse Police Department. With over two decades of servic...

Morris Elementary was again recognized as one of America’s Healthiest Schools in the Healthier Generation announcement of 2024. This year, 879 schools across 30 states were recognized. According to Co...

Indigenous Peoples’ Day was marked by a vibrant celebration at the Creek Nation Council House on Monday. The event featured a rich blend of cultural traditions, speeches and performances that honored ...

Political polarization is peaking online and in our communities across the state, with just weeks to go before the 2024 General Election. The division is clear on social media - take a look at the com...

The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail is approaching. Applications must be received by the County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21. Okmulgee County Election Board Secreta...

The Friends of the Okmulgee Public Library will host their annual Fall into Reading Book Sale starting next week from Oct. 14-19. This community event will take place at the Okmulgee Public Library, l...

A perfect weekend of celebration and community spirit awaits as two of Okmulgee’s favorite annual events - the Pecan Festival and Harvest Spoon Chili Festival - take place this Saturday, Oct. 12. With...

Our latest Meet Your Officers feature introduces Lieutenant Rocky Morrow, a dedicated firefighter with the Okmulgee Fire Department. With nearly 22 years of service under his belt, Lieutenant Morrow’s...

On Monday, a celebration of culture in honor of Indigenous Peoples Day will be held from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on the lawn of the Creek Nation Council House. The day promises a variety of activities highli...