Okmulgee’s annual Pecan Festival returns with a community focus Saturday, Oct. 12, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Claude Cox Omniplex. This year’s event will feature a talent showcase, baking contest, ...

Excitement is building, as Okmulgee gears up for the 2024 Harvest Spoon Chili Festival, an annual celebration that brings together food, fun and community spirit. This year’s event promises a full day...

Group plans trip to National Convention for 3-Star Chapter honors Come rock with Okmulgee FFA during their inaugural FFA Rock-a-Thon this Saturday in downtown Okmulgee. According to FFA Advisor Tim Ta...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, addressing a range of topics concerning county business, including cybersecurity tips from a local specialist in recognition of Cybersecurity...

Congratulations to 2024 Okmulgee Homecoming Queen Aaliyah Alexander and escort LeAundre Delonia. See additional photos from last week’s Homecoming festivities on pages A2 and A9.

The tradition continues this fall as the Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual Pecan Festival on Saturday. This long-standing community event, set to take place at The Claude Cox Omniplex (295...

To thank the community for their support of the Okmulgee County Homeless Shelter and Thrift Store, a customer appreciation day is planned this Friday. OCHS Director Rosie Lynch, board members, staff a...

The Okmulgee Public Schools community is mourning the loss of a high school senior who passed away over the weekend. Superintendent Clay Vinyard shared the tragic news with students and staff on Monda...

This past Saturday evening, the Historic Mansion of Okmulgee provided an elegant backdrop for the Landmark for All Generations, Inc. Gala en Blanc. The event served as both a fundraiser and a celebrat...

Be sure to be downtown at 4 p.m. today for the annual Okmulgee Homecoming Parade, featuring the candidates, football team, alumni and The Showpiece of Okmulgee. Lineup begins at 3:30 p.m. at the Brock...

Okmulgee Public School celebrated National Walk to School Day on Wednesday with a walk from Brock Gymnasium to the primary school. The event encouraged students, parents and staff to embrace community...

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 ...