The Okmulgee County District 1 Barn in Beggs was dedicated last Friday as the “Ballard Barn” in recognition of District 1 Commissioner Ron Ballard’s years of dedicated service to Okmulgee County. The ...

Rendezvous planned Saturday from 12-6 p.m. The Rocky Ridge Rendezvous will be held this Saturday from 12-6 p.m. This family-friendly event is open to the public, and lots of activities are in store th...

The Medication Take-Back event will take place Wednesday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot of the Student Union on the OSUIT campus. The public can bring any used or expired medicati...

October 20 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. October 20-21 OPL Book Sale | The F...

Okmulgee Community Theatre plans three performances Okmulgee Community Theatre presents “The Rocky Horror Show” Oct. 27 and 28 and Nov. 4. All performances will take place at 10 p.m. at the Orpheum Th...

“Shakespeare wrote in Julius Caesar: Where wilt thou find a cavern dark enough To mask thy monstrous visage? Seek none, conspiracy: Hide it in smiles and affability.” By now, many of you have already ...

Oklahoma Farm Bureau Treasurer and District 9 Director Jim Meek was recently elected to serve as chair of the Oklahoma Broadband Governing Board at the group’s regular meeting Tuesday, Oct. 10. The Ok...

Five All-star members of Okmulgee High School’s academic team represented OHS in the District Competition of Bristow High School and walked away with the championship. The students that participated w...

There will be plenty of fun next week as the Pecan Festival kicks Thursday, Oct. 26, at 5 p.m. Hopefully, the weather will be perfect for all the events planned, along with the Harvest Spoon Chili Fes...

Chief Joe Prentice and the Okmulgee Police Department hosted a recognition ceremony on Oct. 13 to honor a few of the dedicated officers who safeguard our community. The ceremony, held at the OPD headq...

The Oklahoma State School Boards Association (OSSBA) is hosting five virtual information sessions for Oklahomans interested in serving on a local school board. The first three “So You Want to be a Sch...

Native women faculty and staff supported in personal, professional advancement A graduate and faculty member at the College of the Muscogee Nation is one of 10 women awarded honors recently. The Indig...

Ten members of the Okmulgee FFA chapter attended the annual Oklahoma Farm Bureau Meeting on September 25, 2023 at the Green Country Technology Center. Okmulgee FFA Chapter President LeAundre Delonia a...

BOGO event planned Friday and Saturday The Friends of the Okmulgee Public Library’s Book Sale is underway, kicking off Monday evening with Friends Night. During the week-long sale, all books are price...

Miss Oklahoma Sunni Day was one of the special guests at Preston Schools during their Career Week. Representatives from area colleges and businesses took time to visit with students and share their kn...

• Monday: Off for Columbus Day • Tuesday: Worked at office on reports and completed Disaster Reimbursement report for BOCC. Attended BOCC meeting. Went to treasurer’s office for deposits of ODEM EFT. ...

CF-2023-00159 10/05/2023 State of Oklahoma vs. Jeffers, Sheila Louise Assault & Battery on Police Officer CF-2023-00160 10/10/2023 State of Oklahoma vs. Owens, Damukio Shontil Child Endangerment by DU...

Morris Elementary had special guests during their Morning Assembly. Thank you to the Okmulgee Fire Department for educating the students in fire safety. Pictured are OFD Chief Dewayne Hurt and Rick Ch...

Morris Elementary September Students of the Month include Shaylie Hildebrant, Pre-K; Adeline Simmons, K; Autumn Brigge, 1st Grade; Valen Gooden, 2nd Grade; Presley Ford, 3rd Grade; Serenity Pratt, 4th...