VFW Post 1189 will hold Open Mic Night on Friday, Feb. 25, beginning at 6:30 p.m. There is no admission to the event. Participants are invited to recite poetry, maybe tell a dad joke, a story, sing a ...

Okmulgee Community Playhouse will present a Black History Extravaganza on Feb. 26 at the Orpheum Theatre at 2 p.m. The program will feature a trivia educational competition, fashion show, storytelling...

Katie King and JLee Norberg, both of Okmulgee, are excited to announce their engagement and approaching wedding. The bride-to-be, a 2019 graduate of Henryetta High School, is the daughter of Michelle ...

As tax season begins, there are several things to be aware of and watch for from the Internal Revenue Service before filing. According to CPA Melissa Williams, owner of Williams CPA in Henryetta, taxp...

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...