Oklahoma is taking a bold step to combat chronic diseases and improve overall health outcomes through the newly enacted Food Is Medicine Act (Senate Bill 806), effective July 1, 2025. This legislation...

Could the OHS Aviation Program be shutting down? Reports are alleging the possibility of the program being closed next year, though no official statement has been issued. In 2021, five schools, Ada Hi...

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District will temporarily close or reduce services at recreation areas across Kansas and Oklahoma for the 2025 recreation season. The USACE does not currently h...

In a heartwarming show of appreciation and unity, educators and school staff from across Okmulgee County gathered for the annual County-Wide Teacher and Support Staff of the Year Banquet, hosted by Gr...

erage for hard red winter wheat. This means it will fit well into the grain commodity system where grains are blended to make bread products. • Potential weaknesses of the new variety include a variab...

The Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners met Monday morning in a regular session filled with public concerns, official proclamations and post-storm recovery updates. During the designated pub...

Who doesn’t have a space at home that serves as a catch-all for items that seemingly have no other home? For many, this storage wasteland where items go to be forgotten tends to be the garage. Before ...

The Okmulgee County Health Department is proud to spotlight Dr. Ed Osborn as the latest honoree in its ongoing “Community Health Champions” campaign. Dr. Osborn, a retired pediatrician who served the ...

In-person early voting starts Thursday for the upcoming Special General Election for Oklahoma State Senate District 8. There is also an election for a millage proposal for Green Country Technology Cen...

Planning a funeral can be an overwhelming and emotional process. However, preplanning your own funeral or that of a loved one can help alleviate stress during a difficult time. Here are some helpful t...

This spring, Oklahoma State University Extension has once again proven its power to transform lives through education, hands-on learning and inclusion. From livestock arenas to correctional gardens, E...

A big thank you to Lori Fullbright for coming to Okmulgee to put on the Personal Safety Class for our community. On behalf of the Okmulgee Police Department, the Okmulgee County Sheriff’s Office and t...

Torrential rains have drenched Okmulgee County over the past two weeks, pushing rivers to flood stage and shutting down major roadways across the region. Emergency Management officials and school dist...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners met Monday to address a range of administrative, infrastructure and emergency management matters. Chairman Michael Wallace and Vice-Chairman Steve Ward were ...

Planning a funeral can be an overwhelming and emotional process. However, preplanning your own funeral or that of a loved one can help alleviate stress during a difficult time. Here are some helpful t...

This Sunday, May 4, from 5-7 p.m., Jim Newport Memorial Park (Pocket Park) in downtown Okmulgee will transform into a galaxy of giggles and wagging tails for a pet-centric Star Warsthemed extravaganza...

Lunch: Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Potato Wedges, Lettuce Cup Tuesday: Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Toast Lunch: Walking Taco, Pinto Beans, Lettuce Cup Wednesday: Breakfast: Biscuit, Gravy, Sausag...

GCTC will host a Career Connection Fair Friday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will feature interviews, job opportunities and networking.

Classroom culture wars permeated oral arguments at the Supreme Court on Wednesday in a case that could change the boundary between church and state. The court heard arguments for Oklahoma Statewide Ch...

In conjunction with the 50th anniversary celebration of “Oklahoma Gardening,” middle and high school youth from across the state are invited to participate in a fun and friendly gardening contest. “Ok...