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 ...

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...