Have you been searching for a career change but are unsure what industries are growing in our area? Are you interested in learning more in order to move up in one of the largest growing industries in ...

A family program in Okmulgee County will benefit from additional funding announced this week. Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS) announced Wednesday the investment of $27 million of Temporary Assistance ...

First responders worked the scene of a two-vehicle wreck Thursday morning at the junction of Highway 75 and Loop 56 diverting traffic in the southbound lane. The accident, involving a Muscogee Lightho...

Beggs High School’s National Honor Society Chapter inducted 17 new members last night during ceremonies held in the performing arts center. As part of the ceremony, four young ladies were also introdu...

Candidates for the Board of Education in 10 Okmulgee County school districts will file Declarations of Candidacy beginning 8 a.m. Monday. Also, candidates for the City of Okmulgee Councilmember at Lar...

The Okmulgee County Home & Community Education held their winter meeting Thursday and made a special presentation to the Okmulgee Police Department. The bears will be given to children in Okmulgee Cou...

The Okmulgee Festival of Lights Parade returns on Thursday. The downtown parade, sponsored by Okmulgee Main Street, will kick off at 7 p.m. Dec. 9. This year’s theme is “An Okmulgee Christmas.” Line-u...

The Beggs Area Chamber of Commerce is ready to kick off Jingle Bell Days tomorrow morning with activities for the family lasting throughout the day. “This is our biggest event of the year,” Ali Goebel...

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is investigating two crashes that happened Wednesday in Okmulgee County. The first accident, reported at 2:38 p.m., took place on Gun Club Road and Mission Lane. A Chevy pi...

A preliminary hearing was held Tuesday afternoon at the Okmulgee County Courthouse before the Honorable Judge Deborah Reheard. The case involving Joshua Jay Carl Coale was among those on the docket. C...

Trying to think of the perfect gift for someone who seems to have it all? Look no further than 4K Professional Massage Therapy, located on the second floor of the McCulloch Building. What does 4K offe...

Okmulgee Main Street held the 5th annual Shop Small kickoff breakfast Saturday at The 6th Street Hub. A big thanks goes out to all who came out and supported the various local businesses. For every $1...

It’s starting to feel a lot like Christmas, so we are having an adoption event Thursday, Dec. 16, from 4-7 p.m. alongside Okmulgee Main Street’s Sparkle Spree Drawing. “All I Want for Christmas Is a F...

Okmulgee Elks Lodge #1822 will accept applications for Christmas Food Baskets today, Dec. 1, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Friday, Dec. 3, from 12 noon to 3 p.m. at the Lodge, located at 710 S. Mission A...

The Community Entrepreneur, Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce, Your Community Resource and Neal’s Furniture have come together to host an evening of fun. Join them on the Council House lawn on Satur day, D...

A show featuring Christmas music will be held next weekend at the Orpheum Theatre. The Okmulgee Community Playhouse will hold “The Christmas Show” Saturday, Dec. 11, at 7:30 p.m., featuring local perf...

Salvation Army Council Members are busy gearing up for Christmas Distribution on Dec. 15 at First United Methodist Church. Angels are on the tree at Walmart and waiting to be adopted. Gifts must be re...

Many residents were able to enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving meal thanks to efforts of the community and churches. On Thursday, Okmulgee’s First United Methodist Church held their annual Thanksgiving lu...

Pay raises OK’d; MAPS planning progresses The Oklahoma City Council approved pay raises for city employees and appointments to subcommittees that will help guide the 16 projects included in the MAPS 4...

Leman Lewis of Landmark for All Generations admires a vintage piece of hospital equipment that was donated this week from the former Hasselman Clinic. The building has been purchased and is undergoing...