This week, Oklahoma 529 launched the Bright Future Sweepstakes that gives six Oklahoma families $529 to start an OK529 account or add to their existing account, state Treasurer Todd Russ announced. Ru...

Two area men were injured in a recent collision in northern Okmulgee County. The two-vehicle crash happened July 1 at 4:15 p.m. on Hwy. 75, just south of 231st Street, near Winchester. The Oklahoma Hi...

Highway named in honor of Senator Roger Ballenger Family, friends and community members gathered July 8 at Hwy. 56 and Madison Ave. west of Okmulgee as a sign honoring the late Senator Roger Ballenger...

Attendees of the Okmulgee Public Library were visited by a host of interesting animals over the last couple of weeks. Last week, Red Dirt Reptiles showed off a few scaly friends, and on Wednesday, Reg...

Frank Prentice honored by family It was a reason to celebrate for the Prentice family this past month as patriarch, Frank Prentice, turned the big 8-0 on June 29. Frank has been a pillar of the Okmulg...

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. July 9 Okmulgee Cemetery Association | The Okmulgee Cemetery Association...

On behalf of the Okmulgee County Dr. MLK Commemorative Scholarship Committee, congratulations go to 2023 scholarship recipients. Pictured are Kaleah Barnett (left) and Jaxen Wright of Morris High Scho...

Retired treasurer ready for family time June 30 marked the end of service for longtime Okmulgee County Treasurer Vonna Lampkins. She was honored with a reception last week, and on Monday, officially h...

Oklahoma State University Extension horticulture and gardening experts will partner with local gardening enthusiasts to present the Oklahoma School and Community Garden Conference. It is slated for 8:...

Oklahoma State University Extension will host a Beginning Beekeepers Workshop on July 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Oklahoma County Extension Office, 2500 NE 63rd in Oklahoma City. The event will pr...

Conservation group asks citizens to report sightings A conservation group focused on rivers is asking Oklahomans to keep an eye out for small black caterpillars and the yellowish-brown adult beetles t...

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. July 9 Okmulgee Cemetery Association | The Okmulgee Cemetery Association...

County FFA students learn legislative process More than seventy 4-H and FFA students, including three from Okmulgee County, gathered at the Oklahoma State Capitol June 2728 for Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s ...

The Dunbar Alumni Association presented the Dunbar Alumni 2023 Scholarship to Caleb Summers. Vice President Tamra Turner and President Carol Smith were on hand to present Caleb the scholarship, plans ...

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced today Danny Gene Kirby, age 65, of Tulsa, was found guilty by a federal jury of one count of Involuntary Manslaughter...

When it comes to supporting veterans, fostering patriotism and making a positive impact on communities, the American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) stands at the forefront. As the largest women’s patriotic se...

Lindsay Bunch was sworn in Monday morning as the new Okmulgee County Treasurer by Judge Pandee Ramirez (right). Joining her in the ceremony is her husband, Dakota and son Arlon. Her mother and sister ...

Coach Love sets expectations for upcoming season The Okmulgee Public School Board of Education held its final meeting of the fiscal year on Thursday. To start, Dunbar STEM/Career Tech instructor Mrs. ...

Green Country Technology Center is delighted to announce the graduation of its Summer Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) cohort on June 29. This exceptional group of nine graduates has successfully comple...

All Okmulgee City Hall offices and Public Works operations will be closed Tuesday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Emergency service operations, police and fire departments will remain oper...