On Friday, May 16, at 10 a.m., the State Historic Preservation Office will hold a free webinar to teach about the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives program. Participants will learn about th...

On Friday, May 16, at 10 a.m., the State Historic Preservation Office will hold a free webinar to teach about the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives program. Participants will learn about th...

A stirring ceremony in the small historic town of Grayson brought community members together last Saturday to honor veterans who have served their country, culminating in a special tribute to 99-year-...

As I reflect on Mother’s Day, I am filled with gratitude for my own mother, who has been an unwavering beacon of love and wisdom in my life. Her influence has been profound, shaping me into the woman ...

This report is a summary of key activities and does not include all activities completed by Emergency Management. - Board of County Commissioners Meeting This week, Emergency Management attended the r...

As Teacher Appreciation Week begins, registration is now open for Oklahoma’s fifth grade teachers to sign up for their class to participate in the award-winning Kid Governor program. Teachers can regi...

A big thank you to Lori Fullbright for coming to Okmulgee to put on the Personal Safety Class for our community. On behalf of the Okmulgee Police Department, the Okmulgee County Sheriff’s Office and t...

Still living a life full of purpose and love at the age of 74, Dan Anderson has spent his years building a legacy of faith, hard work, and devotion to family and community. Born on March 27, 1951, in ...

When Barry and Nancy Norwood married as teenagers, he was 20 and she was 19, they had no idea just how much ground they’d cover together. Now, nearly 56 years later, they’ve poured a lifetime into pas...

Few people want to imagine being in an intensive care unit. Patients in an ICU are acutely unwell and require critical medical care, much of which is administered by talented medical professionals kno...

Em Luetkemeyer Oklahoma Watch A coming Supreme Court case has divided some powerful Republicans into three camps: those who want to reinforce the wall between church and state, those who want to tear ...

3:28 a.m. - OSUIT - Muscogee Nation required mutual aid in regards to assault and battery. 9:26 a.m. - 100 Block Taylor Dr. - RP advised of two females arguing outside the parking lot. 11:08 a.m. - 50...

At Baptist Village of Okmulgee, it’s not just about the care - it’s about community. Every laugh shared over bingo, every flower planted in the garden, every hand held during a quiet conversation is p...

Roderick Harp III, a member of the Choctaw and Muscogee Nations, is an undergraduate student at Emory University, pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Human Health. His parents are Roderick and Chandis Har...

Beggs will hold a Cleanup Day tomorrow, May 3, from 8-11 a.m. Enter on Western/Cemetery Road and head east through Main to each recycling station. A water bill or ID is required. All vehicles are to b...

On Tuesday, the Lions had the pleasure of welcoming a special guest - Marie Burns, secretary from the Lions State Office in Oklahoma City. Burns visited to present our very own Ron Martin with his win...

May 2 Career Connection Fair | GCTC will host a Career Connection Fair Friday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will feature interviews, job opportunities and networking. Attendees are encourage...

If you heard music and laughter spilling out of the old Banneker Kindergarten School on last Friday night, it was Auntie and ‘Nem. Okmulgee’s own dynamic duo - Ayesha Hicks, owner of Ida Shot You Too ...

The Great Fire of Rome took place in 64 A.D. during the time of Roman Emperor Nero. Following the horrific fire, Nero falsely charged Christians for the fire, then gave orders for their arrest and exe...

Members of the Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce joined Total Medical & Wellness to celebrate a special milestone with a ribbon cutting on Friday. Marking both the clinic’s one-year anniversary and the Cha...