Joshua Jackson The Okmulgee School Board welcomed OHS Class of 2011 alum Heather Kimbley as a new member during its Tuesday meeting. She’s taking the seat of previous board member Rod Wiemer. In anoth...

A ribbon cutting was held April 4 for the new playground at Preston Public Schools, thanks to fundraising efforts and grants from various donors. Preston Public School, Fitness 4 Kids Organizers, Kell...

04/01/2024 2:58 a.m. - Harreld Rd - Fire - Residential or Barn on Fire. 4:38 p.m. -  2800 Block Harreld Rd - Welfare Check - Beggs Fire Department advised the home owner arrived; advised if he did not...

A ribbon cutting was held April 4 for the new playground at Preston Public Schools, thanks to fundraising efforts and grants from various donors. Preston Public School, Fitness 4 Kids Organizers, Kell...

Joshua Jackson Reporter During their regular meeting Monday evening, the Morris City Council took further steps towards improving the city's infrastructure, discussing potholes affecting churchgoers, ...

President Morrison receives distinguished honor Your local Lions attended the Oklahoma Lions State Convention this week. The convention consists of programs that help us thrive and grow as a club, awa...

“Indeed, I have given him as a witness to the people, a leader and commander for the people.” Isaiah 55:4 Officers and members of the historic First Baptist Church Central cordially invite the public ...

The Cases of Mayetta Mack and Ruby F. Biggs In Okmulgee County, where the rhythms of rural life beat in harmony with the passing seasons, two chilling tales of unsolved murders have lingered in the co...

Sadler nominated to EODD board During their regular meeting Monday evening, the Morris City Council took further steps towards improving the city’s infrastructure, discussing potholes affecting church...

CMN plans to utilize facilities for 36-team tournament The Okmulgee School Board welcomed OHS Class of 2011 alum Heather Kimbley as a new member during its Tuesday meeting. She’s taking the seat of pr...

Okmulgee County Humane Society is excited to announce its future home in Historic Downtown Okmulgee, made possible through a $750,000 grant from the Sam Viersen Family Foundation and with the recent a...

April is National Volunteer Month and there’s no better time to shine a spotlight on the thousands of volunteers who bring life to programs offered through Oklahoma State University Extension. For 110...

In a ceremony that resonated with a century of community service, the Tulsa Area United Way (TAUW) commemorated its 100th year by symbolically passing the torch to the Okmulgee County YMCA, a partner ...

Okmulgee High School students enjoyed their prom event, “An Enchanted Forest,” last Saturday, including seniors Mallory Rivas and Jeremiah Harley. Attendees showed off their best looks for the red car...

The Beggs Area Chamber of Commerce is looking for volunteers to help with the clean-up day on April 20 from 8 a.m. - 12 noon. There is a need for 4-5 people to assist at the dumpsters which will be by...

In a unanimous decision, the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners declared April as Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month during their regular session Monday. The proclamation cited some 165 substa...

Court Clerk, Sheriff Draw No Challengers; Election is June 18th Elections have been set for two county positions following the candidate filing period which ended April 5. District 2 County Commission...

Solar Eclipse Sweeps Across North America This photo captures what was seen across many portions of the state as residents took to looking at the sky for the solar eclipse on April 8. The Okmulgee are...

For Okmulgee, the local Salvation Army Food Pantry volunteer coordinators Carol Smith and Monica Clark are navigating through challenging times. Despite the pantry’s recent upgrades, including new com...