Rocky Ridge plans Rendezvous Oct. 21 The community, along with vendors and sponsors are being sought for a special event coming near Drippings Springs Lake in October. Chris and Udonna Edmonds, owners...

Student in Mrs. Six’s technology courses at Beggs High School arrived to class this school year to new technology equipment to help them acquire new skills. “This year, I applied for and received the ...

For the Okmulgee community’s insurance landscape, a fresh breeze of professionalism and dedication has arrived. Kara Stephens with Shelter Insurance has taken residence in the office building of 220 S...

‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ to take stage in October Are you a fan of the ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show?’ Well, that will be the next production for the Okmulgee Community Theatre. According to Director ...

Radio ministry still strong after 40 years Last Saturday evening, Okmulgee county families had the opportunity to dine together in the park. Held at D.P. Lily Park on the corner of Ohio and Randolph S...

BEGGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS Beggs Public Schools introduces the new staff hired for the 2023-24 school year. --- Beggs High School Coach James Youngblood joins the staff at Beggs High School this year as Hea...

The agricultural education department at Beggs Public Schools recently received grants from the state Career and Technology Education technology grant program. Instructor Caitlin Dreher received a gra...

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 26 A Night with Winnie | Okmulgee Community Theatre presents ‘A N...

Registration is now open for Iron Girls! Join the Okmulgee County Family YMCA Tuesdays and Saturdays at 8 a.m. for this 55-minute class designed for women who are ready to break out of their comfort z...

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Zion Alexander Canard, age 24, of Henryetta, was found guilty of one count of Child Abuse in Indian Country foll...

To continue the bank’s reputation of high-quality customer service and excellent financial solutions, Mabrey Bank announced this week the promotion of Mark Mabrey to East Central Oklahoma Regional Pre...

City June/July 2023 tax rate Tax collections through June 30 Taxable sales through June 30 Jun./July 2022 tax rate Tax collections through June 30 Taxable sales through June 30 Change from 2022 to 202...

August 14-21 • Monday: Attended BOCC meeting, worked at office on inventory. Met with Morris Police Chief and clerk dropped off interlocal agreements for City Council meeting. • Tuesday: Early start t...

The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from June business. The monies they reported this period represent sales fr...

Students taking AP coursework through the state’s online Horizon program achieved higher test scores than both the state and national average, recent data revealed. Horizon: Digitally Enhanced Campus,...

Carnival opens Thursday, Aug. 31 Lots of hard work is going into making this year’s Henryetta Labor Day Celebration even bigger. The Henryetta Labor Day Celebration is one of the only, if not the only...

Okmulgee Mayor Mickey Baldwin with Love Marcie Baldwin holds a new feathered friend. Commissioner Erik Zoellner and Mayor Mickey Baldwin talk about the unique features and qualities of the rock doves,...

Zoellner gives update on CERF grant The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners tabled action on accepting two separate bids during their weekly meeting. During the session, the board opened bids for a...

Oklahoma residents are dealing with sweltering heat this week, with very little relief in sight. On Sunday, Okmulgee tied for first with the heat index (feels like) temperature at 125 degrees, accordi...

Okmulgee Community Theatre event is Aug. 26 A special one-woman concert is planned for next weekend at the Orpheum Theatre. Okmulgee Community Theatre presents ‘A Night with Winnie’ Saturday, Aug. 26,...