Editor’s Note: As of 2 p.m. press time Thursday, the search for the men continued by authorities. - Information into the whereabouts of four men missing since Sunday continued Thursday as local author...

A community meeting was held at Hawthorne Park Oct. 5 regarding the old Kist Peanut plant and the plans for the site clean up. Representatives from Occidental Petroleum Corporation OXY, Glenn Springs ...

Ellen Schmeder and Rev. Richard Dailey have tickets available for Luther’s Oktoberfest, a family event which will be held Saturday, Oct. 29, from 4:30-8 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1314 E. 6th St...

Okmulgee Main Street’s Harvest Spoon Chili Festival returns to downtown Okmulgee next weekend, and it is looking like the weather will be perfect for the annual event. The festival will kick off Satur...

Muscogee Nation Department of Health (MN Health) and the OU-TU School of Community Medicine have announced a collaboration to increase access to high-quality healthcare to Native Americans and communi...

Okmulgee educator Frances Colombin was honored recently for her work as an instructor and dedication to the Oklahoma Workforce Development system. The special recognition was given to the longtime tea...

OSUIT Child Care Center announces its participation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). All participants in attendance are served meals at no extra charge to the parents. In accordance w...

“My dad is a preacher,” says Dylan, 7. Say no more, Dylan. We understand. Another Dylan, 6, says he remembers to live for God by a simple formula: “Love people, listen to God, don’t push and don’t tal...

Hoffman First Baptist Church 4th St. & School • Hoffman Pastor Larry Baker: 405-248-6067 Come join us at Hoffman First Baptist Church as we study and learn about our great Lord and Savior Jesus Ch...

The Okmulgee, McIntosh and Okfuskee County Health Departments are teaming up to host a series of “Navigating Pregnancy” classes throughout October and November. The series will guide women through the...

An Okmulgee man died in a single- vehicle crash Saturday afternoon, according to Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The collision claimed the life of Mitchell Dewayne Agent, 29. The fatality collision happened ...

Prairie Bell OHCE will be hosting their annual Christmas Bazaar and Craft Show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19 in the Morris High School Gym at 307 S. 6th Street. There will be lots of boot...

Okmulgee County reported a slight increase in the jobless rate during August, according to the recent figures from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission. During August, Okmulgee County reported ...

Okmulgee’s 5th annual Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration was held Monday downtown in front of the Creek Council House. Above, attendees participate in a social stomp dance to conclude this year’s even...

The Pride of Morris Marching Band took 6th place at the State Oklahoma Bandmasters Contest last Saturday at Putnam City North High School Stadium. In Preliminary Competition, the band placed 2nd in Cl...

For the first time in school history, the Preston High School Drama Team competed at Regionals with their one-act play, “Oh What A Tangled Web.” The team placed 4th overall and Jessica Downing was cho...

Above right, members of the Okmulgee Color Guard display their trophy from the Blue and Gold Marching Classic last Saturday in Holdenville after being named Outstanding Color Guard and placing 4th in ...

Okmulgee police are investigating a burglary yesterday morning at the Casey’s General Store. According to Chief Joe Prentice, at around 1:40 a.m. Tuesday, Okmulgee police were dispatched to an alarm c...

District 2 Commissioner David Walker was named to represent the county on the Circuit Engineering District (CED) board during Tuesday’s meeting. This action came after the retirement of former commiss...

A celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day was held Monday on the grounds of the Creek Council House in downtown Okmulgee. Native Americans of various tribes, along with the community and visitors, joine...