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...

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...