In preparation for Memorial Day, Commander Guy Duckworth and members of Okmulgee’s VFW Post 1189 placed American Flags along 6th Street early Sunday morning. The annual Memorial Day program will be he...

Eagles to compete at National Tournament With its strong finish at the Cougar Invitational, the Morris High School Academic Bowl team proved themselves worthy to play on a national stage. This Friday,...

A ribbon cutting was held Wednesday morning as Okmulgee County commissioners recognized the official completion and opening of the Dentonville Road Project. According to District #2 Commissioner David...

The Okmulgee Public School Board of Education has adopted measures to continue offering free meals to students over the summer break, thanks to a new partnership with the Chickasaw Nation. This decisi...

The Morris Public School Board convened on Monday for their routine meeting, beginning with the approval of the minutes from the previous meetings held on April 29. The board approved the consent agen...

The Unsolved Mystery of Chris Shelton Okmulgee County, Oklahoma On the quiet morning of April 8, 2011, under a bright sun and a clear sky, a grim discovery was made. The air was warm, temperatures pea...

Tonya Day seeks to retain County Clerk post Editor’s Note: June 18 is the election for Okmulgee County Clerk. Candidates are incumbent Tonya Day and challenger Tiffany Withrow. --- Experience Matters ...

The Okmulgee Public School Board of Education has adopted measures to continue offering free meals to students over the summer break, thanks to a new partnership with the Chickasaw Nation. This decisi...

Each Friday through October from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Okmulgee Farmer’s Market grand opening is today, from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. on the square in downtown Okmulgee. According to Director Robyn Franklin, th...

Shipley retires after 40 years of dedicated service After four decades of molding young minds and nurturing talents, Sheryl Shipley, a teacher, coach and mentor, is bidding farewell to her illustrious...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners met for their regular meeting on Monday, hearing several key updates from Emergency Management Director Jeff Moore regarding the ongoing disaster recovery in...

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) provides critical financial assistance through its disaster loan recovery program to renters, homeowners, businesses, and private non-profit organizations ...

It was a bittersweet day Monday as the Okmulgee High School Class of 2024 began their final journey before graduation this Saturday evening at Harmon Stadium. The seniors were treated to breakfast, fo...

Financial matters addressed at May meeting The Morris City Council convened Monday to address several financial matters and reflect on the community’s resilience during recent challenges. The council ...

H-Town Theatre’s ‘Music Man’ opens tomorrow It’s Show Time! Tomorrow evening, the long hours of rehearsal and preparation for Henryetta High School Theater Department spring production will be showcas...

The Okmulgee County Election Board is organizing a training program for precinct election officials on Wednesday, May 29, and Thursday, May 30. This program underscores the crucial role these official...

Larry Harvey of Beggs was among a group of alumni that were inducted into the Connors State College Hall of Fame April 27. Harvey was born and raised in Beggs, where he graduated high school. From the...

Tornado Clean Up and Recovery: Continuing efforts in tornado cleanup and recovery across affected areas. Coordination meetings held with FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) and Small Business A...

Wallace appointed to EODD board The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners met for their regular meeting Monday, hearing several key updates from Emergency Management Director Jeff Moore regarding the...

Okmulgee County has been added to the major disaster declaration for Oklahomans who sustained damage from severe storms, straightline winds, tornados and flooding that began April 25. Residents of the...