A community discussion and information session on Fentanyl and Opiod Use, along with the usage of Narcan, will take place Thursday, Nov. 2, at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church, located at 5th & Seminole...

A Military Initiative Sam Richardson is a man of many passions. A dedicated veteran, Richardson has brought his commitment to a new mission that extends a helping hand to our beloved four-legged frien...

Okmulgee native Kenneth R. White was named an endowed professor at the University of Virginia School of Nursing. The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce Community Development Team gave out KOB awards, encour...

Congratulations to this year’s winners of the Harvest Spoon Chili Festival, who braved the rain and cold temperatures to compete. There were 22 entries despite the gloomy weather. Winners of the chili...

Okmulgee Community Theatre presents “The Rocky Horror Show” Oct. 27-28 and Nov. 4 at 10 p.m. at the Orpheum Theatre, 210 W. 7th St. in downtown Okmulgee. This presentation will be an R-rated live stag...

Rocky Horror Show at the Orpheum Friday-Saturday, Oct. 27-28 • 10 p.m. Okmulgee Community Theatre will perform The Rocky Horror Show Friday-Saturday, Oct. 27-28, at 10 p.m. at the Orpheum, 210 W. 7th ...

The Okmulgee County Genealogical Society meets the fourth Monday of each month, January through October, at 1 p.m. the Okmulgee Public Library. Meetings are also available via Zoom. For more informati...

Wilson Fire Department will hold its 2nd annual Haunted House Saturday, Oct. 28, from 6 p.m. to midnight. From 6-8 p.m., a slightly more mild version of the haunted house will be available for the you...

Don’t get spooked by excess sugar As the season changes and the air turns crisp, families across Oklahoma are getting ready for Halloween. Shape Your Future, a program of the Tobacco Settlement Endowm...

With respiratory season approaching, the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is encouraging individuals to help prevent illness by getting their flu shot. Influenza, also known as the flu, is c...

• Monday: Attended BOCC meeting. Worked at office going through documents. Prepared for a volunteer meeting and held a meeting at 6:30 p.m. • Tuesday: Conducted background checks on volunteers accepte...

Hey there, friends! Halloween is just around the corner, and with chilly weather in the forecast, it’s essential to stay safe and warm while having a blast. Here are some Halloween safety tips to keep...

The Okmulgee County Humane Society is issuing a plea for assistance from the community by means of volunteering and donations. Food of all varieties for dogs and cats (canned, dry, cat, kitten, dog, p...

The Salvation Army will be taking applications for those in need of food assistance for Christmas Nov. 6-10 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The number of applicants to be assisted are limited. Applicants need...

Morris to hold Halloween Block Party All ages are welcome to join in the fun at the Haunting on Hughes in downtown Morris next Tuesday, Oct. 31. There will be lots of fun, candy, food vendors, trick o...

Stop by the Chamber of Commerce Tent on Friday and Saturday to purchase not only your favorite Pecan Festival merchandise, but yummy Pecan Brittle prepared and packaged by Chef Grady Perryman of the O...

More than 20 Okmulgee FFA members took an hour out of their virtual day to clean up their community at Okmulgee Creek last week. These members are living out the FFA motto: Living to Serve. Okmulgee F...

A Medication Take-Back Event will take place Wednesday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the OSUIT Student Union parking lot. October 27-28 The Rocky Horror Show | Okmulgee Community Theatre present...

1:14 a.m. - 1500 Block E. 4th St. - Gas Leak (Natural Gas or LPG) 1:38 a.m. - N. Bryan St. - Smoke Scare, Odor of Smoke 3:10 a.m. - 900 Block E. 13th St. - Brush or Brushand-Grass Mixture Fire 5:55 a....

The Muscogee Creek Nation Family Violence Prevention Program was among six law-related individuals and organizations to be honored with Ada Lois Sipuel Fisher Diversity Awards in recognition of their ...