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March 17, 2023
Zoning for dispensaries discussed The regular session of the Beggs City Council was held Monday, March 13, at Beggs City Hall with all members present. The meeting was attended as well by several memb...
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March 15, 2023
Lady Knights pace HHS net squads with championship title The Henryetta varsity tennis program came away with a pair of Top 5 finishes at the Pauls Valley Tournament in Norman last Tuesday. The Lady Kn...
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March 15, 2023
Henryetta Police Department detains subjects following traffic stop Two Texas men have court appearances this week following their arrest during a traffic stop in Henryetta. A police officer was patro...
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March 15, 2023
Sample ballots are now available for the April 4 election. Voters can download a sample ballot using the State Election Board’s OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/elections/ ovp or pick up a copy at the ...
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March 15, 2023
The Knights of Columbus Council 1677 will continue their annual Lenten Fish Fry Fundraiser Friday, March 17, at the American Legion Post 10, located at 6th & Oklahoma in Okmulgee. The event will be he...
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March 15, 2023
The number of scam calls to Okmulgee area residents, including some claiming to be from Medicare, is on the rise. One local citizen fell prey to one of those phone scams recently. With the increase of...
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March 15, 2023
VFW District 7 to hold second event May 6 The District 7 Veterans of Foreign Wars, which includes Okmulgee County, will be having their 2nd annual Loyalty Days Family Freedom Festival in McAlester, on...
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March 15, 2023
Benefit to help Beggs youth, family is Sunday A benefit to help a county family with medical expenses will be held Sunday at the Okmulgee Community Center. The Refuge Church in Okmulgee is hosting a B...
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March 15, 2023
Man injured at home Okmulgee police are investigating two shooting incidents that are likely related; one in which resulted in a man being injured. Chief Joe Prentice stated the first incident happene...
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March 15, 2023
Funds available to protect soil and water The Okmulgee County Conservation District will take applications for the State Cost-Share Assistance Program Year 25. The funds are available to help protect ...
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March 15, 2023
A defendant who pled guilty to fatally shooting a man at a north Tulsa convenience store parking lot was sentenced March 9 in federal court. “The defendant callously chased down, shot and killed the v...
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March 15, 2023
The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners approved several resolutions during their weekly session, including one to pay for the audio and video updates approved for Courtroom #1. The board approved ...
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March 15, 2023
A man wanted on several outstanding county warrants is behind bars following a standoff in Henryetta. Around 9:45 a.m. on March 8, Henryetta police made contact with Donald Lee Schanks, 49, on several...
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March 9, 2023
Okmulgee County citizens overwhelmingly voted against legalizing recreational marijuana following Tuesday’s election on State Question 820. All 77 counties in Oklahoma saw the proposition fail. Statew...
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March 9, 2023
Okmulgee High School student Brooklyn Scott was honored recently by the VFW District 7 and Post 1189 commander. Brooklyn was the local winner of the Voice of Democracy (VOD) Essay Contest, which quali...
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March 9, 2023
The Preston Lady Pirate varsity basketball team’s bid for their first state championship since 2014 will have to wait for another season. The Lady Pirates had their season come to a close Tuesday nigh...
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March 9, 2023
Keyton Smith’s double-double paces Preston’s opening round win The Preston Pirate varsity basketball team moved one step closer to their first state championship since 2009 with a 58-36 win over the H...
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April 3, 2026
Okmulgee Service League has announced the cancellation of its annual Easter Egg Hunt, which was scheduled to take place this Saturday, April 4. The Service League released a statement: “We regret to i...
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April 3, 2026
Morris Public Schools is recognizing a legacy of leadership, service and commitment as longtime School Board member James Allred concludes 15 years of dedicated service to the district. School officia...
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April 3, 2026
A sweeping statewide crackdown on Medicaid fraud and abuse has led to arrests, criminal filings and significant restitution efforts, with one of the cases unfolding in Okmulgee County. Attorney Genera...
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April 3, 2026
Residents and businesses across the city are encouraged to roll up their sleeves and take part in Keep Okmulgee Beautiful Week, April 12-18. The annual initiative is more than just a spring cleanup - ...
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April 3, 2026
For generations of students at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology, it wasn’t just a meal - it was a tradition, a memory, and for many, a weekly ritual that brought people together. Now,...