Chief Prentice to resign mid-February “The current situation is dire.” Those words in a monthly memo and report from Police Chief Joe Prentice to the Okmulgee City Council, describes a situation, that...

Diane Taylor was the 2023 Sparkle Spree grand prize winner last Thursday, presented by Okmulgee Main Street, bringing home $500. Other winners included Emily Miller ($250 Main Street Bucks), Julie Col...

Improvement, repairs planned for Harmon Field; new facility at Primary The Okmulgee Public Schools Board of Education approved a resolution last week for an election on a bond issue that will provide ...

A Bristow man is dead following a crash Monday near Beggs. Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported the collision at 2:11 p.m. Dec. 18, ½ mile west of 110 Rd., which is five miles west of Beggs near the Okmul...

Payroll changes discussed The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners announced that there will be a meeting next month to discuss the zoning issues that residents have brought to their attention in re...

Call by Friday to have meals delivered Okmulgee’s Christmas Dinner will be held Saturday, Dec. 23, with St. Anthony Catholic Church, Gather and 2/5 Food Pantry from Restore Church, who will feed peopl...

The 8th annual Harlan Ford Toy Drive once again brought out the love from the Okmulgee County area (even beyond) as individuals, organizations, churches and businesses donated thousands of gifts that ...

On the second floor of the Okmulgee County Courthouse stands a beautiful, glimmering Christmas tree adorned with delicate ornaments. Each ornament bears the name of a victim whose life was lost to vio...

An emergency injunction filed by the OSDH against the Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority (OCCJA) was dismissed at a hearing on Wednesday morning. Lawyers for the Oklahoma State Department of H...

National Eclipse Ballooning Project discussed The Okmulgee Public School board of education passed a bond resolution on Tuesday paving the way for a general election on the matter in the coming months...

Okmulgee Police and Fire responded to a vehicle crash and fire Wednesday afternoon near 20th and Florida Streets. After pulling the driver from the burning vehicle, it was discovered that the male occ...

Extending circles of friendships for newly arrived students from abroad proves priceless in time. The practice, when stewarded well, often translates into treasured relationships. It’s been noted that...

Master plan will transform tribal complex PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR A project several years in the making has become a reality for the Muscogee Nation. On Wednesday, Principal Chief David Hill, Second ...

Members of Okmulgee Fire Department C were busy Friday afternoon with a house fire in the area of 6th and Bryan. Thanks to the alert public, the fire, which is under investigation, was put out quickly...

Harlan Ford is still accepting gifts for their annual Toy Drive and is excited to announce additional places to drop off toys: Mabrey Bank in Okmulgee and Morris and Wonderfully Made Therapy Group in ...

Get those tickets ready for Thursday evening as Okmulgee Main Street will hold the drawing for the 2023 Sparkle Spree. Who will win the $500 cash grand prize? Well, you must be present at 6 p.m. on th...

Zoning issues to be discussed next week After passing a motion last week to move county employees to a bi-weekly payroll schedule, the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners received a petition from S...

Congratulations to this year’s Festival of Lights Parade category winners: • OSUIT AC & Refrigeration - Best Use of Mechanical Movement • Mabrey Bank - Best Use of Costume • Stonebridge Academy - Best...

OSDH seeks access to facilities, records The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) has filed an emergency application for temporary injunction pending a declaratory judgment against the Okmulgee ...

Can you help? The American Red Cross is seeking volunteers to help provide critical services for Okmulgee County. Alethea Pannell is the new recruitment coordinator for Okmulgee County and is looking ...