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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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Wallace appointed to EODD board
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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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 ...
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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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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 ...
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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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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...
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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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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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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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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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May 10, 2024
Steve Ward seeks D2 Commissioner post Editor’s Note: June 18 is the election for Okmulgee County Commissioner District 2. Candidates are incumbent David Walker and challengers Steve Ward and Ivan Funk...
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May 10, 2024
TSA snags state honors As the current school year draws to an end, students at Okmulgee Dunbar School were reminded of the need to not only excel academically, but also to use kindness in their everyd...
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May 10, 2024
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Austin Dean Mc-Mahan, age 24, of Okmulgee, was sentenced to 600 months in prison on each of two counts of Second...
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May 10, 2024
Okmulgee County Emergency Management, in conjunction with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), announced the commencement of in-person registrations for disaster assistance on Wednesday. Th...
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May 10, 2024
Honoring the Heart of Education Every year, the first full week of May is set aside to celebrate one of the most crucial pillars of society: teachers. Teacher Appreciation Week is a time to express gr...
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May 8, 2024
Detention officer receives commendation A new trustee was sworn in on May 2 to serve on the board of the Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority (OCCJA). The OCCJA board bylaws was amended recently...
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May 8, 2024
A Tulsa woman was hospitalized Saturday following an injury crash near Beggs. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol stated the collision happened May 4 around 9:26 a.m. on Hwy. 16 and N. 230 Rd, approximately e...
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May 8, 2024
Beggs, Henryetta to hold ceremonies this week; GCTC event planned Saturday Two county high schools will send out graduates after ceremonies this week. The Henryetta High School Class of 2024 will take...
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May 8, 2024
Commissioners recognize OHCE Week At Monday’s meeting of the Okmulgee County Commissioners, Emergency Management Director Jeff Moore provided updates on storm cleanup efforts and ongoing damage assess...
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March 14, 2026
In the wake of last week’s devastating tornado, the Beggs community continues to demonstrate the resilience and compassion that small towns are known for. Volunteers, utility crews, churches and emerg...
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March 13, 2026
Residents encouraged to clean up properties, apply for free burn permits and take advantage of community cleanup opportunities. The City of Okmulgee is inviting residents and businesses to help spruce...
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March 13, 2026
More than a hundred young people from across Okmulgee gathered recently for a powerful afternoon of faith, fun and encouragement during the Okmulgee Youth Rally hosted by Restore Church at Dunbar Midd...
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March 13, 2026
Part 1 of 2 - In many rural communities across Oklahoma, finding a job is not always about whether work exists. Sometimes the challenge lies in something less visible, the gap between what employers s...
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March 13, 2026
According to Okmulgee County Emergency Management Director Jeffrey Moore, severe weather sirens should be installed in Morris by April 30. Moore updated the Morris City Council on the sirens during th...