A One-on-One Conversation Editor’s Note: As the June 18 elections approach, our local newspaper is excited to bring you exclusive one-onone conversations with the incumbent candidates. In an effort to...

A One-on-One Conversation Okmulgee County Commissioner R. David Walker recently sat down for an in-depth interview to discuss his accomplishments, responsibilities, and vision for the future if re-ele...

Celebration is tomorrow in downtown Okmulgee Okmulgee Main Street’s “Dinner with the Stars” outdoor event will be held Saturday, from 7-9 p.m. on Morton Ave. in downtown Okmulgee. Dinner with the Star...

The June 111 meeting of the Okmulgee County Republicans will be for registered party members only, as preparations are underway for the June 18 primary election. The meeting will feature all three Rep...

The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry has selected 15 high school seniors, including Kalen Groves of Beggs, from across Oklahoma to serve on the 2024-25 Oklahoma Agriculture Youth ...

Have trash to get rid of? Okmulgee citizens are reminded the next Free Trash-Off Day at the Okmulgee Landfill is tomorrow, June 8. The event is for City of Okmulgee water and sewer account holders onl...

Several Muscogee Nation employees were honored last week for their life-saving measures. On May 30, American Red Cross Regional CEO Alice Townsend and Training Services representatives gathered at the...

The Okmulgee County Homeless Shelter (OCHS) Board members welcomed Rosie Lynch as Interim Executive Director as of April 2024. The OCHS Board realized transition needed to take place at the shelter an...

Neal’s Homestore is giving out Farm Bucks in the form of free $5 vouchers for the Okmulgee Farmers Market this Friday. They, along with community organizations, partner with the Okmulgee Farmers Marke...

Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) is proud to announce the distinguished appointments of two of its Health Profession Instructors to key positions on the Oklahoma Health Careers Education Teacher...

DEAR ABBY: I did some investigating and recently found out my husband of 28 years has been corresponding with other women. This is the second time I have caught him. He's sworn that nothing ever devel...

Dear Friends and Neighbors, The Okmulgee County Humane Society's new Adoption Center is set to go before the Okmulgee Planning & Zoning Commission at 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 11. This is an important step...

Early voting begins Thursday, June 13, for voters in Okmulgee County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day, have the option of voting early at their County Election Boar...

The Second Session of the 59th Oklahoma Legislature officially adjourned for 2024. At best, it was a mixed bag for children; despite that, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) saw some gre...

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15, which is important locally and globally to voice opposition to any form of abuse of older generations. It is a call to action to raise awareness about abuse...

American Legion Post 10 serves coffee each Saturday from 7-11 a.m. at the post, located at 6th & Okmulgee. June 6 Okmulgee City-Wide Prayer Band | Okmulgee City-Wide Prayer Band meets each Thursday at...

The 8th annual Harlan Ford Car Show promises to be bigger and better, with a fun-filled day planned on Saturday, June 22. The event, co-sponsored by Western Sun Federal Credit Union, kicks off as the ...

The Okmulgee County Retired School Employees Association awarded its annual scholarship to Angela Kelly. Angela was a student of OSUIT, majoring in Education. Representatives from six universities and...

Smithson Angus of Henryetta is a new member of the American Angus Association, reports Mark McCully, CEO of the national breed organization headquartered in Saint Joseph, Mo. The American Angus Associ...

FBC-South to hold community event First Baptist Church-South in Beggs is making plans for their 14th annual Car Show. The free community event will take place Saturday, June 15, beginning at 11 a.m. T...