In an effort to build school spirit and promote positive student behaviors, leadership at Okmulgee Primary School has implemented an innovative “house system” under the leadership of Principal Dawn Wa...

Ready to start your fitness journey? Join the Okmulgee County YMCA for their free Couch to 5K program, which is open to both members and non-members. Led by three experienced runners, you’ll meet at t...

Okmulgee Public Works recently put out information regarding the effects of pet waste on the environment and offered ways for residents to reduce stormwater pollution. When rain flows over streets, si...

Okmulgee High School is gearing up for an exciting week of Bulldog Pride as homecoming approaches. This year’s theme, All Roads Lead Home, promises to bring together past and present students for a we...

The Lions were happy to have as our guest and speaker Okmulgee County Sheriff Eddy Rice. Rice shared that he grew up in Houston and made his way to Tulsa to attend Spartan College, where he met his wi...

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

Greater Jones Chapel A.M.E. Church will hold a benefit fundraiser for the Youth Department of Christian Education Department Friday, Sept. 20, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The fried turkey dinner ($15...

Beggs Public Schools has updated its phone number to 918-475-6161, effective Tuesday, Sept. 17. A recording will direct callers to push a button for the intended building.

From plants to animals, Okmulgee FFA did it all at the Okmulgee County Free Fair earlier this month as several members entered numerous indoor exhibits as well as prize-winning animals. Okmulgee FFA m...

Nine members of the Okmulgee FFA Chapter were recently selected to serve as student leaders for the duration of the 2024-2025 school year. The new officer team includes President LeAundre Delonia, Vic...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, a difficult problem may require you to take a step back and think about a different approach. Start fresh in a few days. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 A happy accident reconnects...

Cherokee Nation and its businesses are celebrating the expansion of Cherokee Film Studios in Owasso. The tribe recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the addition of a second soundst...

NATALIE GABBARD MHR, LPC Editor’s Note: September is National Suicide Prevention and Recovery Month and therefore we will be covering a critical and often overlooked issue: the alarming rate of suicid...

The Muscogee Nation, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Tribal Government Relations and the Eastern Oklahoma VA Medical Center, will host a pivotal event today aim...

The Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority is offering a program to a group of female detainees that is transforming their time behind bars into an opportunity to help others in need. Through a un...

The Oklahoma Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program will be transitioning from Gerber to Similac brand contract infant formulas. All WIC programs in the U.S. are required to have a formula contract...

Are you ready for a day filled with furry friends, delicious drinks and a whole lot of fun? If so, mark your calendars for Saturday, Sept. 21, as we host our next adoption event at Tails and Ales! Loc...

Tulsa Life Flight, a cornerstone of emergency air medical services in eastern Oklahoma, commemorated its 45th anniversary with a special event held on Sept. 13 at the Renaissance Tulsa Hotel. The cele...

Attorney General Merrick B. Garland has approved an initial set of 78 communities across 47 states, territories and the District of Columbia, for designation under Section 1103 of the Violence Against...

Morris High School is in the middle of its Homecoming Week festivities, as they prepare to name new royalty this Friday. There are 11 seniors representing the various activities. The winner will be an...