Members of the Okmulgee Masonic Lodge, in partnership with the Okmulgee-Okfuskee County Youth Services (OOCYS) held their annual golf tournament fundraiser on April 30. OOCYS is a 501(c)3 non-profit s...

Kids to Parks Day will be held this Saturday at Hawthorne Park at 10 a.m. and at 2 p.m. at the Northeast Rotary Park. This event is for the whole family, and will include fun activities, games, music,...

The Okmulgee Police Department is investigating two robberies in the area. Around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, police were called to Dollar Tree located at 1815 South Wood Drive. Chief Joe Prentice stated a whi...

The Okmulgee County Family YMCA Aquatics Park will officially open Saturday. The pool, located just south of the YMCA, will be open through Sept. 4. However, it will be closed on May 31 (Memorial Day)...

June 3 is the last day to apply for voter registration to be eligible to vote in June 28 State, Federal, and County Primary Election, Okmulgee County Election Board Secretary Ashley Carnes said this w...

A Memorial Day Service will be held May 30, at 11 a.m. at the Veterans Circle at the Okmulgee Cemetery. Preparations for the event and honoring deceased veterans will start this morning (Friday) at 9 ...

There are lots of activities scheduled around the county during the next several months for all age groups. Looking for something to do, but right at home? Check out these events: Kids to Park Day: Ma...

The Okmulgee Farmers Market will be open Fridays from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. in front of the Creek Council House. Merchants are offering a variety of fresh vegetables, along with pecans, canned goods, baked ...

Charges have been filed against a Tulsa man that was involved in a multi-county pursuit in April. Marquis Lamar Alexander, 49, is being held on a $100,000 bond in the Okmulgee County Jail. He is charg...

The Okmulgee Police Department is investigating two robberies in the area. Around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday the police were called to the Dollar Tree located at 1815  South Wood Drive. Chief Joe Prentice stat...

Okmulgee County Shark athlete Jaden Peavler and BWC partner Silas Been placed second in their division recently. Members from the BWC Cornhole Club, Okmulgee’s local cornhole players group, partnered ...

We are still on complete intake hold . We cannot take any dogs or cats in without new foster homes. Please come see us. Please spay or neuter pets. There is no such thing as an accidental litter. Cold...

It was a night to remember as the Okmulgee High School Class of 2022 received their diplomas during their graduation ceremony at Harmon Field. Superintendent Renee Dove; school board members Rod Wieme...

Bobby Schultz, former Boy Scout Field Director for Okmulgee County, has announced his candidacy for State Representative of House District 24. The district covers portions of Okmulgee, Creek, and Tuls...

The Okmulgee High School Class of 2022 took their final walk Saturday evening at Harmon Field as they received their diplomas during commencement exercises. A tradition at Okmulgee’s graduation is the...

Sample ballots are now available for the Primary Election on June 28. Voters can download a sample ballot using the Oklahoma State Election Board’s OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/ elections/ovp, or p...

Representatives of the Okmulgee County Health Department addressed commissioners about some needed updates and renovations at the facility during Monday’s session. Martha Laughlin, OCHD Business Manag...

With the increase of clients being served, a local agency is issuing a plea for assistance from the community. The Okmulgee County Homeless Shelter is seeing increased numbers of clients being served....

Cold, rainy weather last weekend resulted in the postponement of the Okmulgee Kids to Parks Day event. However, this Saturday is looking to be the perfect day as many will be preparing to commemorate ...

After a two-year year delay due to COVID-19, the annual Jump Rope Competition was back. On May 17, the Preston Jump Rope Team traveled to Seminole to complete. The Preston Jump Rope Team received 66 f...