November 27, 1936 - July 30, 2023 Services are pending for Wilma Prullage, 86, of Okmulgee, with Integrity Funeral Service. She passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023, in Okmulgee.

August 2, 1952 - July 27, 2023 Kathryn M. Pierce passed away on July 27, 2023, at her home in Beggs at the age of 70. She was born August 2, 1952, to Buster Ulester and Chariline Francis (Pierce) Esli...

April 23, 1954 - July 28, 2023 Jimmy Ingram, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend, passed away peacefully at his home in Henryetta on July 28, 2023. Born in th...

November 24, 1938 - August 1, 2023 Jimmie Lee Owens, a resident of rural Henryetta, peacefully passed away on August 1, 2023. He was 84 years old. Born on November 24, 1938, in Henryetta, Jimmie was t...

August 4 Okmulgee Farmers Market | The Okmulgee Farmers Market is held each Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of the Creek Council House in downtown Okmulgee. August 4-5 Scrap Happy Quilt Show | T...

• Monday: Attended BOCC [County Commissioner’s] meeting. Went to the office and worked on paperwork. Worked on Inventory - specifically locating items on inventory with the clerk’s office. • Tuesday: ...

The Muscogee (Creek) Nation closed on the purchase of Saint Francis Health System’s East Campus Hospital located in Muskogee. This 92,663 sq. ft. facility is the Nation’s newest healthcare acquisition...

With local schools and students preparing for class with all the excitement of a new year, here are some important dates to keep in mind: Okmulgee Public Schools • Classes begin Aug. 16 • Dunbar Schoo...

This week, Okmulgee High School’s Showpiece of Okmulgee, led by Director Carl Stringer, Assistant Director Daryl Christy and Colorguard Coach Sandra Coleman, began their preparation for the upcoming m...

Oklahoma’s annual sales tax holiday will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 4, and end at 12 midnight on Sunday, Aug. 6. The event will provide Okmulgee County residents and others the opportunity to...

Several events are on tap this weekend across Okmulgee County. Here’s what’s lined up: YMCA School Supply Distribution The Okmulgee County Family YMCA will host a County-Wide School Supply Giveaway Sa...

Two local banks showed their support for Okmulgee Public Schools (OPS) through the donation of school supplies for the upcoming year. First National Bank & Trust (FNB) and Mabrey Bank stepped up to su...

Update given on 911 Communication Part 2 After a report aired recently on Fox 23 titled “Records: Okmulgee Co. commissioners, jail leaders, DA worked behind-the-scenes to help oust 911 leaders,” OCCJA...

Plans are now finalized for the return of the 5th Street Community Gathering next weekend. The event is held during the weekend of the historic Roy LeBlanc Okmulgee Invitational Rodeo, now in its 68th...

Longtime educator and Okmulgee County native Mark Hudson was among the nine people that were recently inducted into the Oklahoma Coaches Association. The event took place before the annual OCA Coaches...

New OCSO sub-unit to tackle gang violence, illegal activities In response to a large-scale gang related shooting earlier in 2023 which occurred at the Okmulgee County Fairgrounds, the Okmulgee County ...

Julie Norem honored at luncheon The Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development program is designed around the concept of learning by doing - and that concept isn’t just for club members. Parents and volunteers ca...

Patrick Ford Editor The Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority suffered a tragic loss last Thursday, July 20. Sgt. Azlan, a three-year-old German Shepherd, Belgian Malinois mix, succumbed to an un...

One outstanding county fair exhibitor could walk away with $1,000, awarded in memory of a longtime supporter. The first Jerry Shoemake All-Around Champion Exhibitor Award will be presented this year a...

AG Drummond addresses major issues Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond visited Okmulgee County on a listening tour Monday to discuss issues facing the state. Drummond was in Henryetta Monday mo...