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...

New and veteran members of the Okmulgee Fire Department were practicing extraction techniques on old vehicles last week at Holleman’s Iron and Metal. The ongoing practice keeps firefighters up-todate ...

Four men reported missing to the Okmulgee Police Department overnight. Mark Chastain 32 of Okmulgee, Billy Chastain 30 of Okmulgee and Mike Sparks 32 of Okmulgee were reported missing by Mark Chastain...

At around 1:40 a.m. Tuesday, Okmulgee Police were dispatched to an alarm call at the Casey's General Store located between 4th and 6th Streets on Highway 75. When officers arrived they discovered the ...

The intentional Jesus-follower has set out to grow ‘tight’ with him - closer and nearer through the whole of their lifetime. Theirs is a life of action - fueled by love - walking in the near presence ...

1:46 a.m. 16200 block of Hawk Rd. Domestic Possible domestic from third party. RP hears a lady and kids screaming across the road. She has locked herself in a silver pickup and is revving the engine. ...

Erik Zoellner was welcomed Monday morning as the commissioner for Okmulgee County District 1. Judge Pandee Ramirez gave him the Oath of Office as Zoellner was joined by his wife Shamron. Commissioner ...

The Nov. 8 General Election is approaching and one of the races on the ballots is for the office of Okmulgee County Treasurer. The incumbent, Vonna Lampkins, is seeking re-election to the post. The fo...

City of Okmulgee Code Enforcement officer Shawn “Maverick” Fritsche was the guest speaker at Talk Local Wednesday morning. Fritsche brought some insight to the process of citywide weed and trash abate...

Preston Schools is the first high school in Okmulgee County with eSports team. In 2021, the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association board unanimously approved a motion to make eSports an OSSA...

Congratulations to Miss Mary’s Market and the Rhodes family, who were honored Tuesday evening at the REI Oklahoma’s Dream Big Awards Ceremony held at the Grand Casino Hotel and Resort in Shawnee. Miss...