Okmulgee and surrounding areas are dealing with torrential rain again that has led to major flooding, including almost 50 water-related rescues. As of Thursday afternoon, Okmulgee County had received ...

People from all over the country paid a visit to the Town of Grayson last week, giving many the opportunity to see first hand one of the few remaining Black towns in the state. Jack and Jill of Americ...

Okmulgee County high school seniors are in the middle of preparation for graduation ceremonies. Schulter High School held their graduation on Tuesday evening. The Preston High School seniors will grad...

On Monday afternoon, the members of the Okmulgee County Oklahoma Home and Community Education groups held a special event called Cookies and Crafts, at the Okmulgee County Fairgrounds. There were disp...

April wasn’t too bad of a month for animals. We hope to do better in May. Animal Control report: • Impounded 29 dogs and 19 cats. Five dogs were owner giveups. • Owner claimed 10 dogs and one cat. • A...

Okmulgee Main Street’s “Five Star Fridays” highlighted the Okmulgee County Family YMCA last Friday giving those in the community an opportunity to stop by and see all of the renovations that have take...

The children from Calvary Baptist Church are ready for their yearly fundraising garage sale, which will take place Friday and Saturday, May 6-7, at the church, located at 1327 East 13th Street in Okmu...

New Okmulgee business, Mr. Donuts, opened to customers last week at 200 S Wood Drive. Opening at 5 a.m., owners say their goal is to remain open until 1 p.m. daily “Our local customers have been amazi...

Parts of Okmulgee County have received lots of rain, and even more is projected later this week. According to Okmulgee County Emergency Management, over the past 24 hours, parts of the county have rec...

Numerous downtown businesses took part in a Sidewalk Sale this past Saturday, setting up unique items from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Midge & Millie’s Booksellers also held their first “Page Turners Storyti...

The Okmulgee County Republicans will hold their next meeting on Tuesday, May 10, featuring candidates for the upcoming election. Monthly meetings are at the American Legion located at 730 W 6th St. in...

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) Chapter 0730 will meet at 11 a.m. in the Shoney’s Restaurant, 619 E. Main St. (across the street from the Walmart) in Henryetta, o...

The EODD will hold their annual Caregiver Conference “Caregiving in the Comfort of Home” Wednesday, May 18th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Muskogee Church of Christ 3206 N. York St. Attendees can wear th...

The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) announced awardees for Certified Healthy Oklahoma, a public health initiative launched in 2003 to recognize businesses and organizations that implement b...

100 years ago: Okmulgee Mayor Swain threw out the first pitch of the season for the city’s baseball team at Petrolia Park. A parade was planned through downtown with the mayor and ball club officials....

Though it is a day later, it’s full steam ahead for a fun time at the Okmulgee Young Professionals’ (OYP) block party that promises fun for the whole family. The Cinco Seis de Mayo event will be held ...

Two men are facing charges in Okmulgee County district court after attempting to sell a stolen vehicle. Septer Anthony Smith, 40, and John Ross Potter-Smith, 33, were due in court yesterday afternoon ...

The public is invited to a local event in observance of the National Day of Prayer. At noon Thursday, a prayer service will be held in front of City Hall, near the fountain for anyone who wishes to at...

May 1-7 has been named Oklahoma Home and Community Education Week. During Monday’s session of the county commissioners, a proclamation was read by Chairman Ron Ballard observing the hard work and dedi...

This week, small businesses are in the spotlight as they are recognized for their contributions to our way of life. For almost 60 years, the first week of May has been proclaimed National Small Busine...