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...

Congratulations to the Pride of Morris on being the 2A State Runner-Up at the OBA state championships last week. The band received trophies for: • State Runner-Up 2A band • High Music 2A • 10th Place ...

Deep Fork Community Action Foundation, Inc. will hold an election for a Low-Income Representative for Okmulgee County Thursday, Oct. 26, from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The election will take place at t...

The Friends of the Okmulgee Public Library Book Sale continues through Saturday, Oct. 21, at the Library, located at 218 S. Okmulgee St. in Okmulgee. All books will be priced at $1 or less, and volunt...

Oklahoma Democratic Veterans Federation Chair Rita Maxwell will speak at the Okmulgee County Democratic Party meeting this Thursday, Oct. 19, at 6 p.m. at the OSUIT Student Union. Rita Maxwell was ele...

Four Citizens Bank employees were recognized for they service, including Marilyn Sulivant, 30 years; Sarah Embrey, 1 year; Delana Baughman, 20 years; and Corky McAdams, 35 years. Okmulgee Middle Schoo...

Friday is the last day to apply for voter registration to be eligible to vote in the Nov. 14 City of Morris Special Municipal Election for City Mayor, Okmulgee County Election Board Secretary Ashley C...