The City of Morris is gearing up for a spectacular Saturday of community events this Saturday, Sept. 27, with something for everyone- from vintage car lovers and bargain hunters to BBQ fans and hometo...

The Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority (OCCJA) recently underwent a reaccreditation audit conducted by the American Correctional Association (ACA), reaffirming its commitment to excellence in ...

The Okmulgee Board of Education wrestled with one of the most emotional and costly issues in recent memory this week, ultimately voting unanimously to demolish the century- old Okmulgee High School bu...

It’s Gumbo Time! Mayor Leon Anderson of the Town of Grayson, invites the public to attend their annual Gumbo Fest Saturday, Oct. 4, beginning at 10 a.m. The festival is the town’s main fundraiser and ...

A public informational meeting will be held Sept. 23 at 6 p.m. in the Don Shoemake Gymnasium to discuss the upcoming Oct. 14 bond election, giving community members an opportunity to learn more about ...

Editor’s Note: Azbell writes a regular column for the Mvskoke News titled, “Chewing the Cud.” -Hesci readers ... it has been quite some time since our last Chewing the Cud article. When you get older,...

The spirit of the Bulldogs is stronger than ever as Okmulgee Public Schools kicks off its 2025 Homecoming Week, a five-day celebration of school pride, community tradition, and championship legacy und...

The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce is bringing back one of the community’s most beloved traditions - the Pecan Festival - set for Oct. 10-11. This year’s theme is “The Throwback Year,” promising a full ...

Much of the discussion during Tuesday’s meeting revolved around a plan for a downtown alleyway, thanks to a grant through AARP. The council advanced several key initiatives, including the transformati...

In a powerful new partnership aimed at saving lives, Okmulgee County Emergency Management (OCEM) has joined forces with the American Red Cross to bring free smoke detectors and professional installati...

A 27-year-old Okmulgee man died Sunday night following a violent single- vehicle crash in rural Okmulgee County, according to a preliminary report from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The fatal accident ...

Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) is partnering with Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI) to host a “Wicked Good Donors” Blood Drive on Wednesday, Oct. 15, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Seminar Center, ...

As the Special Election for Morris Public Schools approaches, Okmulgee County Election Board Secretary Ashley Carnes urges all registered voters to verify their voting information using the State Elec...

The Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners tabled a key resolution Monday morning during their regular meeting, opting to delay approval of updated rural fire department boundaries until next w...

Congratulations to Morris High School All-Sports Homecoming Queen and King Sutton Giddens and Keyton Tiger-Harjo, who represented the MHS track program. The pair was crowned before the start of last F...

The Okmulgee Board of Education held its regular meeting Tuesday evening, addressing staffing decisions, agreements, along with recognizing some community supporters Superintendent LuVona Copeland exp...

Chase Nunn has been elected to the Okmulgee Public Schools Board of Education, winning the Office No. 4 (Unexpired Term) seat with 213 votes, or 64.55% of the total ballots cast. His opponent, Sarah M...

Get ready, Okmulgee - the Community Theatre is back with a production that’s sure to warm your heart, tickle your funny bone and maybe even make you a little hungry. This September, the Orpheum Theatr...

A 43-year-old Okmulgee man is facing serious felony charges after being booked into custody Aug. 30. Daniel Bryant Mc-Caslin is currently being held on $110,000 bond stemming from multiple charges, in...

A Tribal Citizens Committee made up of elders, former elected officials, attorneys and concerned citizens has announced the organization of a Tribal Listening Conference in response to the recent ruli...