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,...

Joshua Jackson Reporter Jason Grewe, a representative from the 111 Project was invited to speak about their CarePortal program during the OPS board’s special meeting on Tuesday. He spoke about the pos...

MUSKOGEE - 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 ...

JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER Here’s a bit of what’s going on in your community, per the most recent city council reports: Community Development • Total Building Permits Issued - 1 • Inspections to date - 2...

Investigation involved FBI, HPD Brayden Zane Graham, age 18, of Tulsa, entered a guilty plea to one count of Using, Carrying, Brandishing and Discharging a Firearm During and in Relation to a Crime of...

Morris Elementary would like to extend a huge thanks to everyone that contributed to help their student’s newest classroom come to life. The Garden and Outdoor Classroom was made possible through dona...

The Morris Athletic Booster Club is selling reserved parking this year for all regular season home varsity Morris Eagle Football games. These will be the closest spots to the admission gate. The spots...

GCTC achieves Gold Star status Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) is thrilled to announce its recent recognition as a Gold Star school by the Oklahoma Association for Career and Technology Educati...

Seven years after voters approved a greater investment in mental health and substance abuse services for Oklahoma counties, the money finally is on the way. But advocates for criminal justice reform w...

A little bit of rain didn’t dampen the spirits of the crowds at the annual Roy LeBlanc Invitational Rodeo Parade in downtown Okmulgee Saturday afternoon. People lined both sides of 6th Street from Ala...

The 3rd annual 5th Street Community Gathering was a success, despite a little rain, at this year’s Roy LeBlanc Invitational Rodeo. Thanks to Tonya Bowie of PSR and a host of sponsors, the event featur...

Jimmy Curry, president of the Oklahoma AFLCIO, will be the guest speaker at this month’s Okmulgee County Democratic Party meeting. Attendees will learn the importance of unions in our community and mo...

Oklahoma CareerTech adult education and family literacy students who earn their GED diplomas may now be able to earn college credit for their scores at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technolog...

The Okmulgee County Democratic Party will meet Thursday, Aug. 17, at 6 p.m. at the OSUIT Student Union. Visit the group’s Facebook page for guest speakers or call 918-313-7437. Everyone is welcome to ...

Do you have the ugliest vegetable in Okmulgee County? Bring your vegetable to the Okmulgee County Free Fair Saturday, Sept. 9, at 9:30 a.m. to enter it in the contest. Nancy McChesney invites anyone t...

Chapter is one of eighteen programs to receive funds Okmulgee FFA is among 18 FFA chapters across Oklahoma that will receive a total of more than $36,000 in American Electric Power Foundation FFA STEM...

Commissioners discuss potential new CERF funds A familiar face around the courthouse was recognized on Monday during the meeting of the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners. Milissia Smith was award...

The 68th Annual Roy LeBlanc Invitational Rodeo returns this weekend, drawing contestants and spectators from across the country to the Bob Arrington Arena at the Muscogee Nation Complex. Sponsors for ...

Inside today’s issue is the special section for the Okmulgee County Free Fair. The event is Sept. 7-9 at the Okmulgee County Fairgrounds. During the fair, visitors will be able to see many displays, a...

Victim was reportedly lying on roadway An Okemah man lying on a roadway was killed after he was struck by a vehicle Wednesday morning. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported the fatality collision happe...