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May 5, 2023
Victims identified; motive unknown Okmulgee Police Chief and District 25 Violent Task Force Commander Joe Prentice shared details related to the deaths of seven people near Henryetta during a press co...
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May 3, 2023
7 victims found following search for missing teens The search for two missing teenagers in Henryetta ended with a tragic discovery by investigators. Seven bodies, including the bodies of the two missi...
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May 3, 2023
Several organizations, including the Okmulgee Elks Lodge and American Legion Post 10, assisted in raising of several veteran’s headstones at Okmulgee Cemetery Saturday. Larry Biddle, left, is assisted...
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May 3, 2023
Commissioners meet in regular session The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a proclamation for a countywide Day of Prayer this Thursday. The meeting began with an app...
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May 3, 2023
OYP to hold Cinco de Mayo Block Party Friday Let the festivities begin! This Friday, from 6-9 p.m., Okmulgee Young Professionals is bringing once again to downtown an event promising family fun - sals...
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April 28, 2023
Volunteers to repair military markers Several organizations, including the Okmulgee Elks Lodge and American Legion Post 10, are scheduled to continue repairs at the Okmulgee Cemetery this weekend. Acc...
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April 28, 2023
Freddie Flint: ‘A Life Sown Is Life Reaped’ When describing Freddie Flint, many would agree that he is the epitome of stability within the Okmulgee community. He has served in so many ways, be it thro...
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April 28, 2023
Special meeting is May 5 A nonpartisan Town of Grayson general election will be held at a Special Town Meeting Wednesday, May 5. Meeting/registration will begin at 6 p.m. Those wishing to be a candida...
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April 28, 2023
County groups to hold celebration, lunch May 8 Oklahoma Home and Community Education Week is observed during the first week of May. Founded in 1935, when the groups were called Home Demonstration club...
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April 28, 2023
‘Clue’ opens tonight at Orpheum Who is the killer? Find out this weekend as the Okmulgee Community Theatre shares its presentation of “Clue” with the public. “Clue” opens tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the O...
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April 28, 2023
Wilbert Gresham was killed March 8, 1967 A county serviceman who was killed in action will be honored this week. Wilbert James Gresham was killed in action in Vietnam, while serving in the U.S. Army o...
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April 26, 2023
The public is invited to attend the upcoming show, “Clue,” which opens Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Okmulgee. The show, based on the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn, is being bro...
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April 26, 2023
The Beggs Area Chamber of Commerce is planning a day full of arts and crafts vendors, live musicians, food, and a quilt show at Saturday’s Frontier Day Art Festival. The festival is from 10 a.m. to 3 ...
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April 26, 2023
Don your best Fabulous ‘50s attire, and party to preserve Okmulgee County’s rich history on Saturday, April 29. Okmulgee County Historical Society invites the community to attend this year’s annual Sp...
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April 26, 2023
OADC director urges collaboration to make improvements to 20th Street A recent decision to choose another city for a manufacturing plant has prompted renewed calls to consider improvements to a busy t...
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April 21, 2023
Planting Seeds for a Future, Successful Generation Community: We Are Okmulgee What is ‘community’ and how would you define it? In short, community means a unified body of individuals, according to Mer...
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April 21, 2023
Trash Off Day is May 6 Excitement is building for the upcoming Frontier Day Art Festival next weekend in Beggs. The Beggs Area Chamber of Commerce is planning a day full of arts and crafts vendors, li...
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April 21, 2023
Okmulgee and Morris events offering variety The annual Okmulgee FFA Spring Plant Sale starts today for all you lovers of greenery! The sale will be held at the Okmulgee AgEd building, 610 N. Central A...
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April 21, 2023
Marcus Jeffrey elected vice-mayor Two members of the Okmulgee City Council received the Oath of Office at Tuesday’s meeting at City Hall. City Attorney Lou Ann Moudy swore in Dr. William Bryant as cou...
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April 19, 2023
Congratulations to Okmulgee seniors Tatiyona Harris and Tyren Henderson, who were crowned Prom Queen and King during Saturday night’s ‘Midnight Masquerade’ prom. See additional pictures from the 2023 ...
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March 11, 2026
In a matter of minutes on the evening of March 6, a powerful tornado tore through the heart of Okmulgee County, leaving behind devastation, heartbreak and loss. Yet in the midst of tragedy, the commun...
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March 11, 2026
Friday, March 13, is the last day for eligible residents to apply for voter registration to vote in the April 7 elections. The April election is a multi-entity election, including the following: • Hen...
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March 11, 2026
House Tribal and External Affairs Leader Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, today announced he will not seek reelection for his final legislative term. First elected to the House in 2016, Fetgatter wil...
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March 11, 2026
The Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners met Monday morning, March 9, for their regular weekly meeting at the Okmulgee County Courthouse, approving a series of routine administrative items wh...
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March 11, 2026
Cowboy Chef’s Table returns for 2026, featuring Chefs Joel Bein and Amanda Simcoe of The Meat and Cheese Show. The event will take place Thursday, Marcy 12, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 1801 E. 4th S...