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Okmulgee Prepares for Memorial Day Celebration
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Okmulgee Prepares for Memorial Day Celebration
May 22, 2024
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...
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MHS Academic Bowl Team headed to Atlanta
May 22, 2024
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,...
Ribbon cutting held for Dentonville Road
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Ribbon cutting held for Dentonville Road
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
May 20, 2024
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...
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Okmulgee Public Schools Extends Summer Food Service with Chickasaw Nation Partnership
By JOSHUA JACKSON 
May 17, 2024
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...
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Morris Public School Board Advances Plans and Approves Personnel Changes
By JOSHUA JACKSON 
May 17, 2024
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 Silent Echoes of 320 Road
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The Silent Echoes of 320 Road
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
May 17, 2024
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...
Candidate Profile
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Candidate Profile
May 17, 2024
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 ...
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OPS extends summer food service
By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
May 17, 2024
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...
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Okmulgee Farmers Market now open
May 17, 2024
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...
Teacher, mentor says farewell
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Teacher, mentor says farewell
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
May 17, 2024
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...
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EM Director Moore cites progress in siren upgrade efforts
Wallace appointed to EODD board
By JOSHUA JACKSON 
May 15, 2024
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...
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Understanding SBA Disaster Loans: Support for Rebuilding After Natural Disasters
By Patrick 
May 15, 2024
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 ...
One Final Walk
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One Final Walk
May 15, 2024
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...
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Morris Council commends community for resilience
By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
May 15, 2024
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 ...
Curtains Up!
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Curtains Up!
May 15, 2024
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...
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Election Board to conduct precinct official training
May 15, 2024
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 inducted into Connors State Hall of Fame
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Larry Harvey inducted into Connors State Hall of Fame
May 15, 2024
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...
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Emergency Management Report 5/13/2024
By Joshua 
May 15, 2024
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...
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Update given on siren upgrades
By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
May 15, 2024
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...
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FEMA aide available for storm victims
May 10, 2024
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...
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Wreathing ceremony honors fallen OHP Trooper
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Wreathing ceremony honors fallen OHP Trooper
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
December 19, 2025
Each holiday season, remembrance takes on a quieter, more personal form for the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. This year, that remembrance led several troopers and family members to a graveside in Okmulgee ...
City zoning, property items approved
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City zoning, property items approved
By Patrick Ford Editor 
December 19, 2025
The Okmulgee City Council conducted an extensive and multifaceted regular meeting Tuesday evening, addressing a wide range of city business that included zoning changes, infrastructure funding challen...
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Commissioners review District 3 road project bids
By Patrick Ford Editor 
December 19, 2025
A significant cost difference between competing bids for a major District 3 road project dominated discussion during Monday morning’s regular meeting of the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners, as ...
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Property tax deadline extended
December 19, 2025
Okmulgee County Treasurer Lindsay Bunch is reminding property owners that the deadline to make property tax payments has been extended, while also sharing details on upcoming courthouse closures and t...
Man faces felony animal cruelty charges
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Man faces felony animal cruelty charges
By Patrick Ford Editor 
December 19, 2025
A man is facing a felony charge of Cruelty to Animals following a disturbing incident reported Monday near the Okmulgee County Courthouse that drew immediate public attention and outrage. According to...
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