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 ...

Citizens of the Town of Schulter are invited to a special town meeting and vote Thursday, Nov. 9, at Schulter Community Center. The event will take place from 8-8:30 p.m. at the center, located at 134...

• Total Building Permits Issued - 3 • Inspections to date - 79 Residential Construction • 1 new residential on 36th Street • 1 new housing unit at Jubilee Christian • 1 new residential complete on S. ...

Congratulations to the Morris Lady Eagle Cheerleaders, who recently brought home the Distinguished Academic Achievements Award.

The Crucial Synergy of Collaboration in Emergency Management When disaster strikes, the ability to mount an effective response and ensure a swift recovery is dependent on collaboration and synergy amo...

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...