The Friends of the Okmulgee Public Library invite the community to take part in the annual Book Sale, scheduled for Oct. 13-18 at the Okmulgee Public Library, located at 218 S. Okmulgee Street. Book l...

The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 539 in Henryetta and VFW Post 1189 in Okmulgee, in partnership with the VFW Auxiliary, are once again proud to invite students from across Okmulgee County to pa...

The American Academy of Nursing (Academy) is proud to establish the Linda Burnes Bolton Polaris Award, in honor of the late Academy President, living legend, Fellow, industry leader and generous benef...

The Dunbar High School Class of 1965 celebrated their 60th reunion Sept. 26-28 at the Dunbar Learning Center. Classmates traveled from various parts of the country to take a stroll down memory lane. O...

If there’s one event that truly captures the flavor, the character and the beating heart of Okmulgee, it’s the Pecan Festival. And this year - just in time for crisp autumn air, changing leaves and go...

A sharp screeching late one night in June 2024 grabbed the attention of a Bixby Police officer. He looked over to see a black SUV sending up sparks as it ground forward on one flat tire and another wi...

The heartbeat of Oklahoma history has long been fueled by the sacrifice and service of its veterans and now, a new campaign seeks to honor one of its most distinguished and often overlooked groups: Na...

The sweet nostalgia of family-friendly fall fun returns next weekend as the 2025 Okmulgee Pecan Festival is almost here. Organized by the Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce, this year’s event, themed “The T...

It’s Gumbo Time! The public is invited to attend the annual Gumbo Fest this Saturday, Oct. 4, beginning at 10 a.m. The festival is the town’s main fundraiser and those funds are important in helping m...

For most people, the thought of swimming half a mile, biking 12 miles and running three miles sounds daunting. For 71-year-old Okmulgee County resident Jeff Bigger, it’s just another day of living lif...

The Pride of Morris recently traveled to Eufaula to compete at the Eufaula Ironhead Marching Invitational. The Pride secured a spot in the finals and finished 7th place overall. The band also placed 2...

A Soulicious Ham and Bean Dinner will be held at Uganda Martyrs Catholic Church, 3rd & Choctaw in Okmulgee, on Friday, Oct. 3, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The meal will include a bountiful serving of ha...

The streets were red and black, as Okmulgee celebrated Homecoming with the annual downtown parade on 6th Street. The community gathered to cheer on the Bulldogs before heading to Harmon Stadium for th...

Beggs High School celebrated Homecoming last week, along with a big 27-7 win over the Community Christian Royals. Pictured is the 2025 Beggs Homecoming Court.

Fifty years ago, Oklahoma high school football crowned a slate of champions that still stir memories across the state - none more so than two programs right here in Okmulgee County. In 1975, the Okmul...

The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 539 in Henryetta and VFW Post 1189 in Okmulgee, in partnership with the VFW Auxiliary, are once again proud to invite students from across Okmulgee County to pa...

The Preston High School Drama Department is set to make a mark once again at this year’s State 1-Act Play Competition. Under the talented direction of Devin Doupe, the students will perform “A Night U...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners convened Monday for their regular meeting at the courthouse. Commissioners Michael Wallace, Steve Ward and Ernie Ferreira addressed a full slate of items ran...

at Uganda Martyrs Catholic Church, 3rd & Choctaw in Okmulgee, on Friday, Oct. 3, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The meal will include a bountiful serving of ham n’ beans, coleslaw, cornbread and dessert fo...

It was first ever district-wide Homecoming Pep Rally last Friday at Harmon Stadium, as the students, faculty, administration and construction crews were joined by the Okmulgee Chamber as they held a r...