Okmulgee Public Schools Aviation Program, along with four other districts, were recognized by the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission as a Oklahoma Aviation High School of Excellence. There is a grass-roo...

True to our motto, “WE SERVE”, the Okmulgee Lions began serving at 7 a.m. Tuesday - pancakes, that is. You guessed it, it was our semi-annual Pancake Day, our major fundraiser. This project is not so ...

The song, “A Satisfied Mind” written by Joe Hayes and Jack Rhodes in 1955 expresses the peace and tranquility that come from possessing such a condition or state of mind. It is certainly a timely mess...

“I think God can be everywhere because he can look at everybody from the sky,” says Kate. “God has angels everywhere to help him be everywhere,” says Emilee, 8. Friends, I believe you’re trying to con...

The Okmulgee Community Playhouse is getting ready for it’s next major production. According to Director Fay Tipton, teen-aged actors are wanted for the upcoming production of “Alice in Wonderland.” No...

Be sure to stop by Saturday at the Spring Fling Arts & Crafts Fair, sponsored by the Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce. The event is at Brock Gym from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and there is no admission. Chamber Ex...

Colostrum intake is of critical importance for young calves - providing some 95% of the antibodies a calf obtains, plus a rich source of minerals, vitamins and energy - protecting newborn calves again...

100 Years Ago: “Strict Secrecy Is Enjoined on Grand Jury” as Judge Bozarth takes actions to prevent ‘leaks’ surrounding the action of the panel. An investigation of the Bank of Commerce was underway i...

“Reservation Dogs” won big at the 2022 Independent Spirit Awards held Sunday. The series, which is filmed in Okmulgee, won Best New Scripted Series and Best Ensemble Cast in a New Scripted Series. It ...

A design by a local artist has become a known staple as you travel along Historic Downtown Okmulgee’s Main Street. “Life is Good in Okmulgee” Main Street Customz owner Trisha Bailey contacted the crea...

Today (March 11) is the last day to apply for voter registration to be eligible to vote in April 5, Board of Education General Election for Henryetta, Graham-Dustin, Midway, Haskell, Liberty, and Moun...

Dr. Dennis Taylor has come full circle. On Sunday, March 13, he will once again step into the pulpit at the First Baptist Church of Okmulgee just like he has almost every week since 1993. The differen...

Congratulations to the Morris High School Band on qualifying for state. Their performance Wednesday at district competition in Bartlesville earned them a trip to the State Competition that will be hel...

Beggs Band of Demons earned straight superior ratings at OSSAA District Contest which qualified them for State Band Contest. This makes the 17th time the Band of Demons has qualified for State. Congra...

The deadline for the VFW Auxiliary’s annual Illustrating America art contest is now underway. Local students in grades K-8 can share how they view our world through their drawings and paintings while ...

Okmulgee High School Senior Adason Mathis placed second in the Voice of Democracy competition in District 7, after winning the local competition. Pictured presenting her award are VFW Post 1189 Comman...

Deloris Van Straten, representing Okmulgee radio station 1240 The Brew, received a U.S. Flag Wednesday morning, to replace the one currently in use. Making the presentation was VFW Post 1189 Commander...

The preliminary hearing in State versus Keegan Kelley Harroz and Barry Titus II ended Wednesday afternoon before Judge Deborah Reheard. Harroz and Titus are charged in the triple homicide of Tiffany E...

A major water line replacement project will begin soon that will encompass several areas of the city. Okmulgee City Manager Tom Giulioli sat down with Councilmember and newly-appointed mayor Mickey Ba...

The polling place for Precinct 560014 is moving, Ashley Carnes, Secretary of the Okmulgee County Election Board, announced this week. Voters in Precinct 560014 who formerly cast their ballots at Ameri...