A new housing initiative is set to provide much-needed support for veterans in Okmulgee, addressing the growing concern of veteran homelessness while simultaneously stimulating the local economy. The ...

This report is a summary of the week’s activities and highlights key events and operations conducted by the Emergency Management Office. --- Board of County Commissioners Meeting This week, I attended...

OSUIT will host a medication take-back event Tuesday, Oct. 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the north drive of Covelle Hall (look for signs). Residents are encouraged to bring any unused or expired medic...

The College of the Muscogee Nation (CMN) is excited to announce the first annual “Growing Power: A Climate, Nutrition & Food Sovereignty Summit,” taking place Nov. 7-8, 2024. This groundbreaking event...

Henryetta FFA and 4-H member Avery Smith was awarded the 2024 Jerry Shoemake All Around Exhibitor Award from the Okmulgee County Free Fair. Avery has been a 4-H member for the last nine years, first s...

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Richard Tyrone Dawson, age 35, of Okmulgee, entered a guilty plea to an Indictment of one count of Possession of...

OCHS Thrift Store will hold its annual Customer Appreciation Day Friday, Oct. 11, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event will feature food, drink, raffles and giveaways to thank the community for their suppo...

The story of the martyrdom of Stephen, one of the selected deacons in Acts 6 and a powerful preacher, is found in Chapter 7. Then Chapter 8:1 begins, “And Saul was consenting unto his death.” Verse 3 ...

Holly Hamilton, Ali Herman and Malissa Costanza were guest speakers at the Okmulgee Lions Club meeting on Tuesday. Holly Hamilton is a local realtor for Walter’s Real Estate. She started her career in...

The Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs (ODVA) is proud to announce a new partnership with the Oklahoma Local Ag Collaborative (OLAC) at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences, OSU Extension a...

Belvin Baptist Church is preparing to host a much-anticipated Fall Revival from Oct. 20-23. Located at 320 N. Mission, this revival promises an uplifting experience for all who attend, featuring a lin...

The Okmulgee GOP gathered for its monthly meeting with a focus on the upcoming election, key state questions, and the retention of Oklahoma judges. The meeting kicked off with a prayer asking for bles...

Lettuce & Tomato, Cherry Craisins Tuesday: Breakfast: Biscuit, Sausage, Gravy Lunch: Tangerine Chicken, Fried Rice, Broccoli, Fortune Cookie Wednesday: Breakfast: Primary: Cheese Omelet, Toast; Dunbar...

Excitement is building, as Okmulgee gears up for the 2024 Harvest Spoon Chili Festival, an annual celebration that brings together food, fun and community spirit. This year’s event promises a full day...

To thank the community for their support of the Okmulgee County Homeless Shelter and Thrift Store, a customer appreciation day is planned this Friday. OCHS Director Rosie Lynch, board members, staff a...

The Okmulgee Public Schools community is mourning the loss of a high school senior who passed away over the weekend. Superintendent Clay Vinyard shared the tragic news with students and staff on Monda...

Okmulgee High School held its Homecoming Parade downtown, followed by the Homecoming Ceremony at Friday night’s football game. Pictured are some of the scenes from the festivities.

Friday is the last day to apply for voter registration to be eligible to vote in the November 5 Presidential General Election, according to Okmulgee County Election Board Secretary Ashley Carnes. Carn...

OCHS Thrift Store will hold its annual Customer Appreciation Day Friday, Oct. 11, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event will feature food, drink, raffles and giveaways to thank the community for their suppo...

The Wilson Volunteer Fire Department is gearing up for its 3rd annual haunted house Saturday, Oct. 26. This year’s event will be bigger and scarier than ever, and will feature free hot dogs and drinks...