James 1:19-20, 26 and 2:8 - “Remember this, my dear friends! Everyone must be quick to listen, but slow to speak and slow to become angry. Human anger does not achieve God’s righteous purpose ... Do a...

It is my prayer that these articles that are published in this newspaper are encouraging to you in your grief journey, or to a family/friend. Hopefully we have been a blessing to you as you progressed...

Meetings & Public Engagements Board of County Commissioners Meeting Attended the weekly Board of County Commissioners Meeting to provide updates on current emergency management activities and discuss ...

Okmulgee Main Street will hold its annual Scare on the Square Thursday, Oct. 31, from 5-7 p.m. in downtown Okmulgee. If your business would like to participate by passing out candy, contact Okmulgee M...

East Central Electric Coop is handing out Halloween treat bags (while supplies last) at their drive thru and lobby. East Central is located at 2001 S. Wood Dr. in Okmulgee and is open from 8 a.m. to 4...

It may be a year away, but members of the Okmulgee Class of 1975 are already planning their 50th reunion. The planning committee has selected Sept. 26-27, 2025, as the date, and they are wanting as ma...

The Muscogee Nation is delighted to announce its participation in this year’s Mvskoke Etvlwv Festival at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian during the weekend of Nov. 1-2. This e...

Okmulgee County students are urged to enter two contests, sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), which affords the opportunity to win money, at the local and state level, and possibly even n...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, this week you may find yourself with some extra energy and enthusiasm for new projects. Figure out what you want to get done and think through a plan. TAURUS – Apr 21/May ...

Come October 31, there is extra mischief in the air, and who knows what might be lurking around those dim corners? Halloween is a time when the line between having fun and being scared is easily blurr...

As a child, Jaret Grammer would often dress up in his grandfather’s oversized fireman gear. His mother, a photographer, captured these special moments, showing young Jaret standing side by side with h...

The Okmulgee Education Foundation (OEF) proudly awarded a total of $15,796.20 in grants to support various projects and initiatives across Okmulgee Public Schools on Wednesday. These grants, part of t...

Kirby’s Cafe, a beloved Okmulgee staple, celebrated a fresh start with new owners Dorphus and Belinda Van Buskirk, who hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony alongside community members and the Okmulgee Cha...

Secretary of the County Election Board Ashley Carnes announced the Okmulgee County Election Board will have special hours from Wednesday, Oct. 30, through Saturday, Nov. 2. Wednesday through Friday, t...

Part 1 of 2 As Representative Scott Fetgatter seeks re-election for District 16 in the Oklahoma House of Representatives, he sat down for an extensive two-part interview to discuss his vision for the ...

Misdemeanors CM-2024-00293A 10/16/2024 State of Oklahoma vs. Seamon, Otis Franklin Neglect or Refusal to Compel Child to Attend School CM-2024-00293B 10/16/2024 State of Oklahoma vs. Seamon, Tamara Ly...

The Okmulgee Community Garden will hold a workday for members and friends Saturday, Oct. 26, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. All garden members are encouraged to bring tools and equipment to help prepare the ga...

Pastor Bob and Sister Colleen Fowler invite the public to attend Hoffman First Baptist Church to worship and enjoy God’s word and blessings of healing and restoration. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. ...

RANDY ZINN PASTOR, RUSSELL MISSIONARY BAPTIST When God gets ready to declare and describe some aspect of His mighty and holy character, He most often invokes some element of His marvelous and majestic...

JEFFREY M00RE 0CEM DIRECTOR This report is a summary of the week’s activities and highlights key events and operations conducted by the Emergency Management Office. Meetings & Communication • Board of...