PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR The Morris Public School board approved meal plans and personnel hires during their meeting Monday evening. Morris Public Schools is pleased to announce that for the 2022-23 s...

Two officers of the Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority received commendation last week from the agency. Sergeant MacKenzee Payne and K-9 Partner Azlan were honored for their work in combating ...

PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR In an effort to remove distractions in classrooms, three county school districts are implementing new ‘tech’ policies for the year. In Okmulgee County, Henryetta, Beggs and Pr...

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

The annual Shoe, Sock, Book and Backpack Giveaway was held Saturday, sponsored by Okmulgee’s First Presbyterian Church. Jessie Brydges was one of the many volunteers assisting families to get the righ...

With all the twists and turns that life brings to us, isn’t it amazing that sometimes the lyrics in songs ring true, like the long and winding road still brings me back to you (or in this case, back “...

07/25/2022 12:16 a.m. - Reckless Driver - Southbound on Hwy. 75 about to enter from Tulsa County. RP advises of a black Chevy Yukon with a paper tag, swerving on the roadway. 6:56 a.m. - Burglary - 11...

07/18/2022 7:20 a.m. 1100 block N. Oklahoma. Miscellaneous - Possible suicidal person. 8:23 a.m. 1200 block E. 7th. Miscellaneous - Older adult male wearing blue shirt refusing to leave. 11:46 a.m. 10...

Felonies CF-2022-00096 07/27/2022 State of Oklahoma vs. Broomhall, Michael D Possession of Stolen Vehicle CF-2022-00097 07/29/2022 State of Oklahoma vs. Thomas, Bobby Shane Conspiracy CF-2022-00098 07...

Eastside Church of God in Christ Appreciation Service Aug. 7 Eastside Church of God in Christ, 1516 E. Martin Luther King Dr. in Okmulgee, invites the public to join them for an Appreciation Service S...

The fact is all of us are going somewhere in our lives every day we live in this world. There are so many roads in life on which we may choose to travel. This is true physically and spiritually as wel...

Oklahoma’s sales tax holiday is currently underway and will continue through Sunday at midnight. The Oklahoma Legislature passed Senate Bill 861 during the 2007 session to benefit both consumers and r...

The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail is approaching. Applications must be received by the County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8. Okmulgee County Election Board Secretar...

The Aug. 9 meeting of the Okmulgee County Republicans will feature three candidates who are in the primary runoff election on Aug. 23. Clark Jolley, candidate for Treasurer; Leslie Osborn, candidate f...

Students from Okmulgee, Preston and Beggs attended the 2022 American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR) Youth Leadership Summit July 24-30. The annual retreat develops leadership skills in junior high and high ...

The jobless rate in Okmulgee County rose during June, according to figures from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission released this week. Okmulgee County reported a rate of 4.9 percent in June. ...

Part 9 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. Acc...

August 5 VFW Bean Dinner | VFW Post 1189 will hold its monthly bean dinner and Indian taco fundraiser Friday, Aug. 5, at 11 a.m. The meal is $8 for all-you-can-eat and the public is invited to attend....

Harlan Ford’s annual paper drive for Okmulgee Schools began recently and is already going strong. The drive continues through the month of August. Reams or boxes of copy paper can be dropped off at Ha...

Ryley Balius, a 2022 graduate of Okmulgee High School, was the recipient of the Herman L. Brown Memorial Scholarship this year. Making the presentation this week were OHS alumni and OHS Alumni Room/ A...