Richard Larabee, former Okmulgee Mayor, was sentenced May 31 in Okmulgee County district court. After entering a guilty plea earlier this year, Judge Pandee Ramirez last Friday sentenced Larabee to ei...

Nicole Rains from Okmulgee Community Theatre stars as Margot in the upcoming performance “Dial M For Murder.” Someone has it out for Margot. Is it her husband? Or maybe it’s the boyfriend she’s having...

Early voting begins Thursday, June 13, for voters in Okmulgee County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day, have the option of voting early at their County Election Boar...

Second Chief Del Beaver and Principal Chief David Hill congratulate the new Mvskoke Royalty after the Muscogee Nation Scholarship Pageant held Saturday at the Mvskoke Dome. Citizens crowned were Jr. M...

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division will be in Okmulgee to aid workers and employers regarding federal wage laws following the natural disasters there. An event will be held Monday, ...

Arrest made An investigation is underway in a shooting incident that happened Sunday evening in Henryetta. Details are sparse, but according to Sheriff Eddy Rice, there was a report of a drive-by shoo...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners covered a short agenda during their regular scheduled meeting Monday. Among the agenda items was the approval of the Plat for “The Oaks at Twin Hills.” “I sp...

Exalted Ruler Anthony Moss presents Okmulgee County District Attorney Carol Iski with a $500 donation for the Violent Crime Task Force. The donation was made during the 30th annual Law Enforcement Ban...

Okmulgee County Election Board Secretary Ashley Carnes said this week that Oklahomans who changed their political party affiliation after March 31 will be on hold. Carnes reminds voters that party cha...

FNB to become Patrons Bank in June 2024 First National Bank & Trust Company of Okmulgee is excited to announce its official name change to Patrons Bank, effective June 1, 2024. The new, forward-lookin...

American Legion hosts Memorial Day ceremony On Memorial Day, citizens gathered at the Okmulgee Cemetery to honor the brave men and women who have sacrificed their lives for our country. The program, h...

Preparations for Memorial Day are underway locally as the community and Nation prepares for events on Monday. Members of the Okmulgee American Legion Post 10 and VFW Post 1189 and other organizations ...

OPS Superintendent Renee Dove retires After decades of unwavering commitment and tireless dedication to Okmulgee Public Schools, Superintendent Renee Dove is bidding farewell to her role, leaving behi...

It’s time to clear out the clutter and even make some cash as the Okmulgee City-Wide Garage Sale returns in June. The garage sale will be held May 30 - June 2. No permit is needed as the City of Okmul...

Council hears factory noise complaint Tuesday’s meeting of the Okmulgee City Council opened with a prayer from Pastor Jonathan Hanshaw of Okmulgee First Assembly. Following the prayer and pledge, the ...

Open to all, ages 0-18 The Okmulgee Public Schools Summer Lunch Program is underway, according to Chef Jim Price, Director of Child Nutrition. Lunch is provided daily from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Okmu...

Following two storms with very high winds recently in the area, the large American Flag that adorns the pole at the Veterans Circle at the Okmulgee Cemetery was left tattered. Superintendent Mark McDa...

YMCA pool opens Friday Just in time for the hot weather, the Okmulgee Family YMCA outdoor pool officially opens this Friday, May 24, at 12 p.m. Be sure to come into the Y today to get your membership ...

County storm siren grant amended The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on Monday morning, discussing and approving several grants and other financial matters, beginning with the mi...