As excitement builds for this weekend’s Homecoming and Open House at the Landmark for All Generations, organizers are calling on community volunteers to lend a hand with a cleanup day this Friday. Beg...

-Nearly fifty years after leading the Okmulgee Bulldogs to the 1975 Class 3A State Football Championship, Coach Dan Sulivant can still recall every step of the journey - the early struggles, the quiet...

Okmulgee Main Street is excited to announce the return of its much-anticipated annual Harvest Spoon Chili Festival, taking place Saturday, in historic downtown Okmulgee. This family-friendly event bri...

The Indigenous People’s Association invites the community to an inspiring weekend of storytelling, film and culture as Okmulgee prepares to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2025. The festivities begi...

Windy Chevrolet is partnering with Okmulgee Primary PTO to provide support to local teachers, parents and students as part of the Chevy Back to School program. The 2025-26 school year marks the fifth ...

The heartbeat of Oklahoma history has long been fueled by the sacrifice and service of its veterans and now, a new campaign seeks to honor one of its most distinguished and often overlooked groups: Na...

The sweet nostalgia of family-friendly fall fun returns next weekend as the 2025 Okmulgee Pecan Festival is almost here. Organized by the Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce, this year’s event, themed “The T...

It’s Gumbo Time! The public is invited to attend the annual Gumbo Fest this Saturday, Oct. 4, beginning at 10 a.m. The festival is the town’s main fundraiser and those funds are important in helping m...

Fifty years ago, Oklahoma high school football crowned a slate of champions that still stir memories across the state - none more so than two programs right here in Okmulgee County. In 1975, the Okmul...

Okmulgee Bulldog pride will be on display this weekend as alumni from across the decades return for Homecoming Weekend, set for Friday and Saturday. Among the many returning graduates, special recogni...

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...

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...

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...

A deadly shooting on Monday afternoon has prompted an investigation by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI), after local law enforcement responded to reports of gunfire in a north Okmulge...

The 2025 Okmulgee County Free Fair is lighting up the Fairgrounds this week with a full schedule of livestock shows, creative exhibits, youth contests and family-friendly fun. This annual celebration ...

Voters will head to the polls Tuesday, Sept. 9, to decide who will represent Seat 4 on the Okmulgee Public Schools Board of Education. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Early voting begins Thur...

Early voting for the Okmulgee Public Schools District will start Thursday, Sept 4. Voters who are unable to go to the polls on Election Day, Sept. 9, have the option to vote early at their County Elec...

Okmulgee County’s sole emergency medical provider, Emergency Medical Service, A Trust (EMSAT), is taking bold steps to strengthen its lifesaving mission. Established in 1974, EMSAT has delivered dedic...

The excitement is building as Henryetta prepares for its annual Labor Day Celebration, set for Aug. 28 through Sept. 1. Organizers have packed multiple days with activities for all ages, from carnival...

For many in Okmulgee County, the chance to earn a high school diploma once seemed out of reach. At Schulter Public Schools, that is no longer the case. Thanks to a flexible diploma program, students o...