Students from Morris competed Saturday at the OAAC Tournament of Champions, the state scholastic meet. Students from all across the state and all classes A-6A competed in 53 different areas. Morris Pu...

Group showcases agricultural excellence at El Reno event The annual National Land and Range Judging Contest successfully concluded last week in El Reno. The prestigious competition brought together ov...

New Beginnings Church, 1019 S. Florida Ave. in Okmulgee, will hold a yard sale Saturday, May 13, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The sale will feature lots of items, including clothes, furniture, shoes and more...

With crime increasing in the country, state and locally, those events can not only affect physical wellness, but mental, emotional and spiritual wellness. On Monday, May 22, at 1 p.m. St. Matthew Miss...

The Morris City Council assembled for their regular monthly session Monday to consider several matters. After the invocation, the meeting was called to order. There were no comments from citizens in a...

8:40a.m. - 1200 Block E Boston - Dispatched & Canceled En Route 1:41 p.m. - Loop 56 Hwy & Mckinley Rd - Motor Vehicle Accident with Injuries 5:11 p.m. - E 6th St & S Woodlawn - Motor Vehicle Accident ...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a proclamation for Oklahoma Home and Community Education Week. The proclamation was brought about by members of the Oklahoma Hom...

Dr. Kenneth White, President of American Academy of Nursing (AAN) and Dean of the School of Nursing at the MGH Institute of Health Professions, will deliver the keynote address at the UCLA School of N...

Citizens and representatives of Okmulgee County and the Muscogee Nation were in attendance as the bridge along the Old Morris Highway was reopened during a special event last week. MN Principal Chief ...

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation has been called into investigate a deputy involved shooting. According to Sheriff Eddy Rice, around 3:30 p.m. Monday, deputies responded to a domestic-type i...

Okmulgee’s Merc on Morton Loft wins in Design category The Oklahoma Main Street Center has announced the winners of the program’s annual statewide awards competition. Finalists were recognized and the...

As we enter the month of May, we must be prepared for the risk of severe weather. Unfortunately, the month of April served as a stark reminder of the devastation that can be caused by tornadoes. The t...

This week, six Oklahoma public colleges and universities, including Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology in Okmulgee, were recognized for their selection to receive inaugural grant awards...

Over the next several weeks, 326,603 registered voters in Oklahoma will receive an Address Confirmation Notice from the State Election Board. The notices are required by state law. Voters who receive ...

Beginning June 11, livestock owners must obtain a veterinarian’s prescription to purchase certain animal medications. The new rule is a continuation of the Food and Drug Administration’s efforts to en...

CF-2023-00054 04/27/2023 State of Oklahoma vs. Brown, Steven Assault & Battery w/Dangerous Weapon-Automobile CF-2023-00055 04/27/2023 State of Oklahoma vs. Edwards, Ashley Leandra Embezzlement of Rent...

A standard setting tournament recently at Nationals in Chicago was made by the Morris Academic Team, advised by Jeremy Avery. The A Team finished 13th overall, B Team 22nd. B Team was the only B Team ...

Team takes top spot at State Competition The Preston Jump Rope Team brought home another honor recently as they won Best Overall Gold at the Oklahoma State Jump Rope Competition. Preston competed agai...

Brayden Stinnett, son of Brent and Jennifer (Hamon) Stinnett, will be graduating from Porum High School on May 6. Brayden is the grandson of Kenny and Debbie Hamon of Okmulgee; and Doc and Cathi Stinn...

County graduation events kicked off yesterday as Schulter High School held commencement for the Class of 2023. Next week, Preston High School will hold graduation exercises on Tuesday, May 9 at 7 p.m....