The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce has a fresh face at the helm, and she’s bringing a new energy and vision aimed at revitalizing the local business community. Sarah Rhodes, a long-time Okmulgee residen...

On the second floor of the Okmulgee County Courthouse stands a beautiful, glimmering Christmas tree adorned with delicate ornaments, each bearing the name of a victim whose life was lost to violent cr...

Koby Watford, a junior at Schulter High School, has published his debut poetry collection, “That Little Voice,” which is now available on Amazon. The book dives into the complex themes of selfdoubt, m...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners met for their regular meeting on Monday, first hearing public input from Globe Life Insurance Agent Jacob Lakeman. Lakeman briefly presented an alternative i...

Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) proudly celebrated the accomplishments of eight graduates at the Fall Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Graduation ceremony held on Dec. 10, 2024. Family, friends...

Families in need within the Okmulgee city limits can look forward to a free Christmas dinner on Saturday, Dec. 21, thanks to a collaborative effort by St. Anthony Catholic Church, Gather, 2/5 Food Pan...

Okmulgee Main Street thanks the committee members and many volunteers, along with everyone who participated and helped make this year’s parade a magical evening. Congratulations to the following winne...

Okmulgee Community Theatre will hold a Christmas Show Saturday, Dec. 14, at 7:30 p.m. at the Orpheum Theatre, 210 W. 7th Street in downtown Okmulgee. Admission is $7, and children 12 and under are fre...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, a special person in your life deserves all of your attention. Romance might be on your mind, and you’ll look forward to all of the time you can spend together. TAURUS – Ap...

Beggs Middle School brought home a State Championship this weekend, and it may surprise you to learn it wasn’t in football or basketball. Four young men, all 7th-grade students at BMS, were honored as...

Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) is thrilled to announce a generous donation from Air Evac Lifeteam, sponsoring 10 students to attend this year’s Camp IGNITE, a premier summer leadership program...

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) Chapter 0730 will meet Thursday, Dec. 12, at Shoney’s, 619 E. Main St. in Henryetta. A Christmas celebration including a Christmas...

Each year, Okmulgee’s Beall’s Department Store collects toys for Angel Tree recipients. Pictured from left are store manager Bobby Chesbro and Leroy Wilson, president of the local Salvation Army board...

Members of Restore Church Young Adults spent time this week volunteering to ring the bell for the Salvation Army Kettle Drive in front of Walmart. There are still slots open if you, your family, organ...

The Oklahoma House of Representatives High School Page Program has opened applications for the First Regular Session of the 60th Legislature, announced Program Director Rep. Brian Hill, R-Mustang. Eve...

Animal health specialists with Oklahoma State University Extension caution poultry producers to protect their flocks after Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza was confirmed in a commercial operation ear...

The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from October business. The monies they reported this period represent sales...

Okmulgee Community Theatre will hold a Christmas Show Saturday, Dec. 14, at 7:30 p.m. at the Orpheum Theatre, 210 W. 7th Street in downtown Okmulgee. Admission is $7, and children 12 and under are fre...

Okmulgee Main Street’s annual Festival of Lights Christmas Parade was held last Thursday, featuring several businesses, organizations and members of the community. This year’s theme was “Star Spangled...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, a special person in your life deserves all of your attention. Romance might be on your mind, and you’ll look forward to all of the time you can spend together. TAURUS – Ap...