Event planned April 20 at County Fairgrounds PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce Spring Craft Show, scheduled for April 20, is shaping up to be a huge event, with some very talen...

Understanding the prolonged battle against COVID-19 The sea, vast and enigmatic, can be dangerous with water alone. When sailors of old whispered tales of unknown creatures stalking their ships - omin...

Morris Public Schools will undergo a leadership transition for the 2024-25 academic year, as Superintendent Dr. Chris Karch departs for a new role, accepting the position of superintendent at Atoka Pu...

Residents across the entire state of Oklahoma are getting ready to witness a celestial spectacle on Monday, April 8. The eclipse (with a 96.63 percent obscuration) promises an almost total blocking ou...

Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) and the College of the Muscogee Nation (CMN) are thrilled to announce their partnership for Career Connect, an event dedicated to fostering college and career re...

The 2024 Okmulgee Farmer’s Market organizational meeting was recently held at the Okmulgee Community Garden facility. Robyn Pippin Franklin, Director of the local organization, stated this year's mark...

The 2024 Okmulgee Farmer’s Market organizational meeting was recently held at the Okmulgee Community Garden facility. Robyn Pippin Franklin, Director of the local organization, stated this year’s mark...

Join The Refuge for a community-wide Easter Service and Egg Hunt Sunday, March 31, at 10:45 a.m. at Harmon Stadium. This year, The Refuge has prepared 16,000 Easter Eggs for children to hunt. While fa...

Opens April 13 at Loop Squared Meat Company Looped Square Meat Company, located south of Duck Creek Casino on Hwy. 75, is coordinating a new Farmer’s Market in 2024. The market will start Saturday, Ap...

Reservations are available now for the return of the “Dinner With the Stars,” held by Okmulgee Main Street. The outside event will be held Saturday, June 8, from 7-9 p.m. on Morton Ave. in downtown Ok...

Members of the Okmulgee Fire Department B Shift made a quick save of a residence on Glennan Drive Sunday afternoon. The owners of the home returned to find the dwelling on fire and reported it quickly...

The bunny will likely make a return this Saturday as the Okmulgee Service League will hold its annual Easter Egg Hunt March 30 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Okmulgee Municipal Park, located near the Okmu...

OSU Wellness talks rehab, GED initiatives The Okmulgee County Commissioner meeting on Monday consisted of discussions surrounding a number of county matters from vending machine services to a proposal...

Okmulgee native among those recognized The State of Oklahoma will dedicate a plaque bearing the names of 36 recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor on April 1. This plaque makes the Oklahoma Ca...

Join The Refuge for a community-wide Easter Service and Egg Hunt Sunday, March 31, at 10:45 a.m. at Harmon Stadium. This year, The Refuge has prepared 16,000 Easter Eggs for children to hunt. While fa...

Part 2: Who Is It? February 1922: In the frosty air of early February, a letter landed on the desk of Constable Fred Garrison bearing unexpected news. “Fred Smith showed up this morning about seven o’...

New amenities coming to Rotary Park Frequent visitors to Rotary Park on Okmulgee’s east side will soon enjoy new amenities, following the city leaders’ approval of plans for several additions and impr...

The Okmulgee County Rural Water District No. 6 (District) received approval for $700,000 in funding Tuesday from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to improve the District’s water infrastructur...

Deadline to change party affiliation approaches Early voting begins Thursday, March 28, for voters in Okmulgee County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day April 2, have...

Local singers will take the stage at the Orpheum Theatre this Saturday for a special presentation of music from a variety of eras and performers. The Singer Showcase will begin at 7 p.m. at the Orpheu...