Families from The Academy of Okmulgee (TAOO) gathered Tuesday, Feb. 24, at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology (OSUIT) for an engaging and interactive Parent Workshop led by Chef Aaron W...

A tradition of excellence spanning generations was formally recognized Feb. 2 as Morris Public Schools introduced its inaugural Morris Hall of Fame class during a halftime ceremony at the girls’ baske...

Okmulgee has two young men who’ve earned statewide recognition - now they need their community behind them. Elijah Dawson and JaCari Hammon have been nominated to play in the Oklahoma All-State Basket...

Former Okmulgee County Homeless Shelter Interim Director Rose Lynch shared the following information announcing the new changes for the Okmulgee County Homeless Shelter: It has truly been one of the g...

Community leaders, elected officials, business representatives and law enforcement personnel recently gathered for an informal meet-and-greet with Republican lieutenant governor candidate T.W. Shannon...

Established in 1973 by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, National Nutrition Month is a time in the month of March to focus on making informed food choices and developing not only healthy eating ...

This report is a summary of activities Okmulgee County Emergency Management participated in and does not reflect all activities performed by or participated in by Okmulgee County Emergency Management....

As the third week of the legislative session is now complete, we are over halfway through the process for advancing Senate bills out of Senate committees, with under two weeks of legislative work rema...

The Emergency Drought Committee met on Feb. 24 and voted to approve a new program aimed to provide emergency drought assistance to Oklahoma producers. The application period opens March 9 and runs thr...

Rob’s Auto & Truck Repair will host a free car safety course on Saturday, Feb. 28, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 605 E. 6th Street, across from Boomarang.

The community is invited to mark their calendars for the Okmulgee Lions Pancake Day, a long-standing tradition and key fundraiser for the local Lions Club. The event is set to take place on Tuesday, M...

The song by Bennie Triplett captures our theme for today, “How about your heart; is it right with God? That’s the thing that counts today. Is it black with sin; is it pure within? Could you ask Christ...

In a hyperpartisan House, one bipartisan friendship stands out. You can see it in action within the dozen funding bills that the House passed this fiscal year, and sometimes in speeches on the House f...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Unleash your inner architect, Aries. Your focus is laser sharp this week. Use this incredible mental clarity to map out a long-term goal that can lead to professional success. TA...

As chapters across Oklahoma and the nation celebrate National FFA Week, Feb. 21-28, the annual observance is serving as a reminder of the powerful role agricultural education plays in shaping future l...

Google’s massive data center in Pryor is the company’s second-largest in the world and an important part of the company’s cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure. But it takes a lot of water ...

The power of community generosity was on full display during the most recent library book sale, as supporters from across the Okmulgee area helped raise more than $2,000 to benefit local library progr...

Rob’s Auto & Truck Repair will host a free car safety course on Saturday, Feb. 28, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 605 E. 6th Street, across from Boomarang. All are invited to attend. Restore Church will ho...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Unleash your inner architect, Aries. Your focus is laser sharp this week. Use this incredible mental clarity to map out a long-term goal that can lead to professional success. TA...

There are moments in a community’s history when time seems to stand still - when decades fade away and the bonds formed in youth return with the same warmth and pride as the day they were created. Tue...