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...

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...