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....

Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. The City of Beggs welcomes residents of Beggs to participate in the annual Community Trash off Day on Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Legacy Park on Main Street. R...

Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. A nonpartisan Town of Grayson general election will be held at a Special Town Meeting Wednesday, May 10. Meeting/registration will begin at 6:30 p.m. and those wishing...

Get ready to spice up your Cinco de Mayo celebrations with Okmulgee Young Professionals’ 2nd annual Cinco de Mayo Block Party, from 6-9 p.m. This year, there is even more fun and excitement with a sal...

OCHS director loves to aid community Meet Brenda Brewer. She’s worn many hats since living in the City of Beggs from the age of three. Brewer is a wife, mother of four and grandparent to 11 grandchild...

Funds to aid in community preservation efforts Another successful spring gala is in the books for the Okmulgee County Historical Society (OCHS). Over 250 people gathered at the Historic Okmulgee Mansi...

Tulsa visit enlightens Okmulgee education advocates On Wednesday, Okmulgee Public Schools board member Vickie Jones, OHS parent Tionna Jones, and Okmulgee Public Schools Special Education Director Dr....

• 7-10 a.m. - Beggs Kanokie Coffeehouse • 2 p.m. - County-Wide Prayer Band at Conversion Church • 5:30 p.m. - County Courthouse

May 4 is the National Day of Prayer and there will be a gathering, 5:30 p.m. on the westside of the Courthouse Lawn. Pictured from left are VFW Post 1189 Vice-Commander Sam Richardson, Sheriff Eddy Ri...

Saturday was the perfect day for the Frontier Day Art Festival, held in downtown Beggs. Attendees enjoyed a variety of vendors, contests and events for all ages. Music was provided by Jade and the Uns...