Sen. Jo Anna Dossett, D-Tulsa, has filed legislation aimed at incentivizing the use of firearm safety devices. Senate Bill 1476 would provide a state sales tax exemption to encourage more Oklahomans t...

The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education asked state lawmakers this week for a $41.75 million increase in state funding to expand the number of career training programs and help meet...

AARP Oklahoma invites local eligible nonprofit organizations and governments to apply for the 2024 AARP Community Challenge grant program through March 6 at 4 p.m. AARP Community Challenge grants fund...

Oklahoma State Auditor & Inspector Cindy Byrd today released her investigative audit report for the Town of Coyle in Logan County. The Logan County District Attorney’s office requested the State Audit...

The Okmulgee County Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Committee will hold its annual scholarship event Sunday, Jan. 14, at 3 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Missionary Baptist Church, 1001 E. Chicago in Okmu...

Please be advised that all City Hall offices and Public Works operations will be closed Monday, Jan. 15, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Emergency service operations, police and f...

EODD AAA’s Muskogee Elder Resource Council (MERC) group adopted residents at two nursing homes this Christmas. Typically, the group can only adopt one area facility but due to the generosity of OG&E, ...

13 out of 25 precincts will be opened for this election. Below is a list of precincts that will be opened on election days. The polls are open from 7 am to 7 pm. • 560002 - St. Matthew Baptist Church ...

This year, the Okmulgee Speech & Debate Tournament will be held Friday and Saturday, Jan. 19-20, according to advisor Stormy Howell. Judges are need for both days of the tournament, but you can judge ...

Mentors sought for OPS tutoring program The Okmulgee Education Foundation’s PAWS program at Okmulgee Primary School is currently underway, and more community members are sought. PAWS is a mentoring in...

January is School Board Appreciation Month, and school districts across the county are recognizing the men and women serving their community and championing public education. Pictured above left are M...

The Oklahoma Conservation Commission is now offering its Soil Health Implementation Program (SHIP), which will help farmers and ranchers. SHIP is open to Oklahoma agricultural producers who are intere...

Oklahoma State Auditor & Inspector Cindy Byrd today released her investigative audit report for the Town of Jones in Oklahoma County. The Town Board of Trustees requested the State Auditor & Inspector...

To help connect family, friends and loved ones, US Cellular is offering customers free calls to Japan from the United States. From Jan. 1 through Feb. 1, 2024, any outbound calls made to Japan will ha...

Personalized recommendations, local tourism make the perfect pairing If you’re a fan of Oklahoma wines, a new app is available to make your tasting experience even better. Oklahoma Wine Trails is a fr...

Leading science and mathematics high school free to Oklahoma residents The Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (OSSM) announced this week it is now accepting applications for the 2024-25 academ...

Fuel cost reductions and a shift in interim utility rates will add up to savings in the new year for Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) and Oklahoma Gas & Electric Company (OGE) utility customer...

Windy Chevrolet is proud to sponsor Okmulgee Public Schools athletics in 2024, donating $2,600 for community schools. Thanks to the partnership and support during 2024. Okmulgee Public Schools Athleti...

The Okmulgee County Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Committee will hold its annual scholarship event Sunday, Jan. 14, at 3 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Missionary Baptist Church, 1001 E. Chicago in Okmu...

VFW Post 1189 will once again host Poetry Night Friday, Jan. 26, at 6:30 p.m. The event is open to the public. There will be two segments: the first for family-friendly material and the second showcas...