PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR Two people are facing district charges after they were arrested in connection with a shooting incident in the northern part of Okmulgee County. Sheriff Eddy Rice reported on A...

PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR Okmulgee County remains under a burn ban, at least for another week, after the commissioners voted Monday on the matter. Though Okmulgee received some much-needed rain on Mond...

Morris Public Schools will celebrate this Friday, the naming of their football field, as Larry Bookout Field. The Morris Eagles Football Field dedication will take place before kickoff Sept. 2, as the...

The Okmulgee High School Homecoming Court has been selected, and the winning candidate will be named during halftime at Okmulgee’s historic Harmon Field. The court includes (not in order) Mariya Tecum...

Okmulgee Schools Superintendent Renee Dove goes down into the water during the Back to School Bash held Sunday in downtown Okmulgee. Other school principals and administrators were good sports as they...

Henryetta’s Labor Day Celebration is one of the largest events in the state. Beginning tomorrow, there are lots of things being held before the annual parade at 10 a.m. Monday, featuring a wide variet...

Part 10 Veteran and post member Pete Rogers has been researching the early history of the post and will be providing a brief history over the next few months in advance of the 100 year celebration. Ac...

Drought is likely to affect the state’s pecan crop this year. Becky Carroll, Oklahoma State University Extension fruit and nut specialist, said some orchards appear to be on track while others are spa...

The first full weekend of September is traditionally Free Hunting Days in Oklahoma. On these two days, Oklahoma residents may participate in open hunting seasons without the requirement to have a stat...

Arvest Bank is pleased to announce it now offers Braille debit cards for consumers, another sign of its intentional inclusion efforts. The cards function the same as a traditional debit card, but feat...

Okmulgee County Treasurer Vonna Lampkins will auction off to the highest bidder 20 tracts, parcels or lots of land all situated in Okmulgee County. on Aug. 29, beginning at 9 a.m., at the Okmulgee Cou...

Plans are underway for the Okmulgee High School Homecoming 2022, which is planned for next Friday, Sept. 2. The parade through downtown Okmulgee is at 4 p.m. According to Gene Walters, line up at the ...

PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR Okmulgee-Okfuskee County Youth Services welcomes a new administrator to the agency that provides individual and family counseling, prevention education, parent and youth educa...

The Okmulgee Salvation Army Food Pantry shelves are bare and are in need of replenishing. This food pantry services to help feed those in need in the community. Anyone wishing to help are asked to ple...

The 26th annual Harvest Spoon Chili Festival is set for Oct. 22, from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. on the Square in downtown Okmulgee. Okmulgee Main Street is now seeking chili cook-off contestants, and you could...

PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR The first of a continuation of the Okmulgee Young Professionals community clean-up initiative will be Saturday. OYP is able to provide the community free access to roll off du...

PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR A former jail employee is due in Okmulgee County district court next week, after her arrest for providing an inmate with a cellphone. According to the court information item, ...

The Okmulgee Community Playhouse’s next presentation is “Let’s Dance.” It will be held Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Orpheum Theatre. Cassandra Northington of the OCP invites the public to come and see th...

DAWN CARTER REPORTER It all started with a pair of distressed jeans, some creativity and opportunity and a little bit of time. A new business has opened in downtown Okmulgee, located at 307 W. 6th. It...

A rainy Sunday put the Community Back to School Bash on hold. The event has been rescheduled for Aug. 28, on the square in downtown Okmulgee. Clearview Baptist Church has spearheaded this free event f...