Most county school administrators made the early decision to transition their students and staff to distance learning in lieu of the winter weather. Storm prediction centers projected freezing rain po...

At the risk of being redundant, Tuesday’s Okmulgee Lions Club meeting was one of those programs we like to have, and that’s our almost-famous 15 minutes-of-fame, featuring two of our newest members. O...

Chamber Executive Director Kay Rabbitt-Brower announces the February Legislative Forum is being cancelled due to the forecasted winter storm. The forum was scheduled for Friday, Feb. 4 at 8:00 a.m. on...

Okmulgee voters head to the polls on Tuesday, Feb. 8 for the Okmulgee Councilman At Large (Mayor) election. Incumbent Richard Larabee is changing a challenge from Letisha LeBlanc for the post. Polling...

The Oklahoma State Department of Education announced this week that 330 school districts will receive approximately $38.5 million in Redbud School Grants for acquiring and improving school buildings. ...

Okmulgee voters will go to the polls on Tuesday to decide between two candidates for Councilman At Large (Mayor) post. Richard Larabee will face Letisha LeBlanc. Early voting is currently underway at ...

As the Fiber Technician Training program prepares to begin it’s fourth class, Instructor Tim Caudle says he is looking forward to seeing the new students begin training in a growing, life changing car...

At a recent banquet, the Wilson Volunteer Fire Department honored recent retirees John Ritter and Kenneth Billbe. Chief David Kennedy says while both men retired after their many years of service from...

St. Michael Catholic Church 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Is. 6:1-8/1 Cor. 15:1-11/Lk. 5:1-11) In today’s Gospel, the Lord Jesus asked Simon Peter to do something that at first looked pretty stupid! Ev...

“God’s love is so big, almost nobody can explain it,” says Jamie, age 8. “It’s bigger than 999,999,999 gallons of chocolate milk. No one really knows how big his love is, but all I know is that he lov...

We will start February with some sweetheart deals. All cat adoptions have been reduced to $35 and our dogs will be $65 each. All are totally vetted and up-to-date on shots, flea and heartworm preventi...

The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce Pecan Festival Committee is accepting submissions for the 2022 Pecan Festival T-Shirt Design. Deadline for submissions will be Friday, Feb. 4. “The winner will receive...

The third class of Fiber Technician Training students gathered before friends, family and instructor Tim Caudle during their graduation ceremony Friday evening. The course is provided through a partne...

Rogers State University and Connors State College have announced their Fall 2021 Honor Rolls. Listed below are Okmulgee County recipients. RSU President’s Honor Roll • Ashely Brown, Beggs • Skyler Dri...

Free dump days at the Okmulgee Landfill have been announced this year. This is only for City of Okmulgee water and sewer account holders. You must show a current utility bill to use the service. Hours...

Inclement weather is definitely possible this week and Okmulgee County Emergency Management Director Tim Craighton spoke briefly about the conditions during Monday’s county commissioner meeting. “They...

Voters in Okmulgee County wishing to cast their ballots earlier for the upcoming Okmulgee Councilman At Large (Mayor) position begin Thursday. Residents who will not be able to make it to the polls on...

The February Legislative Forum, sponsored by the Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce, is dependent on the weather, says Chamber Executive Director Kay Rabbitt-Brower. “We know winter weather is forecast, so ...

Okmulgee Main Street is gearing up for another year of growth in Historic Downtown Okmulgee as well as a calendar full of exciting events. To kick-off 2022, Okmulgee Main Street and Lumberjack Attack ...

Okmulgee voters will go to the polls on Tuesday to decide between two candidates for Councilman At Large (Mayor) post. Richard Larabee will face Letisha LeBlanc. Early voting begins tomorrow at the fi...