5/6/2024 1:09 a.m. – 700 Block S Grand – Shots Fired – RP advised of hearing a single gunshot coming from the area of 12th and Morton. 1:39 a.m. – 300 Block N Sherman – Shots Fired – RP advised of hea...

The Need for Air As parents, we are often proud of our children. We ought to be. We raised them to think and function as responsible citizens, so when they do that, we have a right to be proud. My son...

It’s time to clear out the clutter and even make some cash as the Okmulgee City-Wide Garage Sale returns in June. The garage sale will be held May 30 - June 2. No permit is needed as the City of Okmul...

Here’s a bit of what’s going on in your community, per the city council reports for the month of April: Community Development • Total Building Permits Issued - 51 • Inspections to date - 255 --- Resid...

OCA celebrates 108 graduates across the state Tuition-free online school holds commencement ceremony Oklahoma Connections Academy (OCA), a tuition-free, online public school serving students across Ok...

School leaders from across the state are developing a vision for the future of Oklahoma public education. All Oklahomans - students, parents, educators, employers and residents - are invited to share ...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on Monday morning, discussing and approving several grants and other financial matters, beginning with the minutes from the previous meeting. ...

Congratulations to the OHS Senior Class of 2024, as they celebrated the end of their high school days with commencement ceremonies last Saturday at historic Harmon Stadium. Graduation was also held fo...

Oklahoma Human Services has received approval from the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Services (USDA- FNS) to provide disaster SNAP (D-SNAP) benefits for individuals affect...

To some, it is a day to remember grandparents, parents, children and others that have passed on. To others, a time to pay homage to the soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines that died in service to th...

Representatives of the Muscogee Nation National Council, College of the Muscogee Nation President Dr. Monte Randall and staff, Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors and other community members cele...

Introducing Dragonfly Ink Designs In the center of downtown Beggs, a vibrant new business has taken flight. Dragonfly Ink Designs, owned by the talented Kelly Howell, is a haven for creativity and cra...

Scholarships, grants awarded at provisional dinner Another successful year is in the books for Okmulgee Service League (OSL), and a big thanks goes out to everyone for their support. Each year, Okmulg...

How to Replace Lost Documents After Oklahoma Tornadoes If you lost important documents in Oklahoma’s severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding, including documents you’ll need to appl...

Senior fraud complaint form available on Attorney General's Office website Suspected incidents of fraud aimed at older Oklahomans can now be easily reported to the Office of the Attorney General via a...

he Chickasaw Nation Election Commission announces filing period for the 2024 General Elections opens Monday, June 3 and continues through Wednesday, June 5, 2024. Candidates must contact the election ...

Additional storm-affected counties added for replacement of SNAP benefits due to food loss Oklahoma Human Services has received approval from the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutri...

Understanding SBA Disaster Loans Support for Rebuilding After Natural Disasters The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) provides critical financial assistance through its disaster loan recovery p...

As part of the disaster assistance process, FEMA must determine ownership and occupancy of damaged primary residences. FEMA has taken steps to make it easier for disaster survivors in Carter, Hughes, ...

A ribbon cutting was held Wednesday morning as Okmulgee County commissioners recognized the official completion and opening of the Dentonville Road Project. According to District #2 Commissioner David...