The Okmulgee Young Professionals are excited with the response to their first annual Cinco De Mayo festival held last Friday in downtown Okmulgee. The group gave a big thanks to everyone who helped in...

Last Friday, Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce hosted the final Legislative Forum of this session with Representatives Scott Fetgatter and Logan Phillips at the Rowe Family Life Center. Rep. Fetgatter stat...

In recognition of the National Day of Prayer, a group of local citizens and ministers gathered May 5 in front of Okmulgee City Hall. Mayor and Pastor Mickey Baldwin led the short event. Prayers were e...

The Okmulgee County Humane Society is urgently in need of foster homes. On Monday, the agency issued a notice that they will no longer take any animals. “We are on complete and total intake hold until...

After a two-year hiatus, the United States Postal Service will once again hold their annual food drive Saturday. On the second Saturday in May, letter carriers in On the second Saturday in May, letter...

The Okmulgee Farmers Market will open Friday for their 2022 season in Historic Downtown Okmulgee. Robyn Pippin Franklin says this year the Market will be open from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. each Friday. “We...

Waters have started to recede in Okmulgee County, leaving behind damage to homes and roads. Recovery efforts will begin in earnest to get relief and aid for those affected by the major storm that impa...

A group of people involved in a larceny at business in northern Okmulgee County are being sought by authorities. According to the Okmulgee County Sheriff ’s Of According to the Okmulgee County Sheriff...

Part 1 of 2 The Okmulgee School board met in a special session Monday evening, moving their regular time up to 4:30 p.m. A packed board room of district staff and teachers were present to hear updates...

As election activities are ramping up through the state, Okmulgee County Election Board wants to update citizens on voter registration and redistricting that will affect polling places. The County Ele...

   City of Okmulgee and Okmulgee County Emergency Management, as well as the Oklahoma Department Emergency Management are requesting residents impacted by recent severe weather to report flooding and ...

All of you history buffs certainly missed an excellent opportunity to get in on an exchange of ideas regarding the current events occurring between Russia and Ukraine from one who has been there, done...

First Pastor’s & Minister’s Wives Luncheon First Lady Claudette Richardson, wife of Rev. Gregory Richardson, will host her first annual Pastor’s & Minister’s Wives Luncheon Saturday, May 7, at 11 a.m....

In a previous column, we observed that believers are identified not only with the death of Christ but also with His resurrection life. In Romans 6:5-7 we read, “For if we have been planted together in...

The Historic Okmulgee Mansion hosted the Okmulgee County Historical Society for the Second annual Spring Charity Event on Saturday, April 30. Over 200 guests enjoyed a beautiful evening of fine dining...

Oklahoma State University’s Community Nutrition Programs (CNEP) made a visit to Preston Elementary School this week. This is the first time the school has hosted the Farm to You program in person. Far...

Part 5 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...

Project Heart Senior • Monday: Hamburger, Potato Salad, Pickled Beets, Cookie, Milk • Tuesday: Chicken & Noodles, Green Beans, Chilled Pears, Chocolate Chip Cookie Bar, Milk • Wednesday: Roast Beef, M...

A. Woods Photography Studio and Boutique is one of downtown Okmulgee’s newest establishments, located at 104 ½ S Morton. Morris’ Amanda Woods says she’s been in photography for several years and made ...

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 ...