Patrick Ford, News Editor Okmulgee High School students will begin classes on Tuesday, Aug. 19, at the C.A.A.T. (formerly Eastside Elementary) campus after structural issues at the historic OHS buildi...

Well Done Foundation (WDF), a national nonprofit whose mission is to plug orphaned oil and gas wells across the United States, is inviting the community to attend an open house and meet & greet event ...

Still living a life full of purpose and love at the age of 74, Dan Anderson has spent his years building a legacy of faith, hard work, and devotion to family and community. Born on March 27, 1951, in ...

The Okmulgee Area Development Corporation (OADC) is set to launch a major infrastructure project at the Okmulgee Business Complex (OBC), marking a major step in revitalizing a historic site and drivin...

DEAR ABBY: I met a young man on Facebook. He is a philanthropist, and we have been talking for more than six months. He's kind and sweet, and he tells me he loves me. He works around the world as an i...

OKLAHOMA CITY – With National Voter Registration Day occurring on September 17, which is also Constitution Day, there has been much excitement geared around ensuring people are able to cast a vote, no...

OKLAHOMA CITY — Amanda Rhein, with Patrons Bank, in Okmulgee, recently completed the Oklahoma Bankers Association Compliance School in Oklahoma City. Rhein was among 55 participants at the school, whi...

The use of Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund (LATCF) funds was a primary topic of discussion during Monday’s meeting of the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners on Monday. Following recen...

ecoLINK Fiber, a leading provider of high-speed internet services powered by East Central Electric Cooperative, is thrilled to announce a construction timeline for the first two phases of its four pha...

A remarkable event - the 20th All-School Reunion of Okmulgee’s Dunbar School - kicks off this evening, the three-day gathering promises to be a heartwarming celebration of cherished memories, enduring...

Rose Lynch, Director of the Okmulgee County Homeless Shelter (OCHS), is pictured with the new Starbucks Manager Ryan recently as he donated hygiene supplies in the drive the new store is involved. The...

“We’re thrilled to announce the launch of The Academy of Okmulgee (TAOO), a brand-new school designed to meet the needs of families in our community,” Superintendent Wren Hawthorne announced this week...

Becky Alexander, the newly appointed Superintendent of Morris Public Schools, is ready to lead the district with her deep-rooted connection to the community and extensive experience in education. Alex...

7/12/2024 12:11 a.m. - Shots fired - Ridge Creek Apartments - Multiple shots fired in the area. RP stated the sounds were coming from the back of the complex near number 21. 4:54 a.m. - Suspicious act...

We extend our gratitude for the Summer Jam Fundraising Event to benefit OCHS which was held on July 18th.  This effort was spearheaded by OSUIT PAWS (People for Animal Wellness and Safety), who coordi...

DEAR ABBY: My sister passed away from cancer seven years ago. Her daughter and I have always been close -- doing things together, going on trips, etc. Four years ago, she started dating a guy who thin...

07/08/24 5:19 p.m. - Disturbance - 19000 Block Happy Camp Road - RP request deputy in regards to 20 year old son being manic/suicidal and also worried for other children in the home. Advised there are...

OKLAHOMA CITY – July 26 marks the 34th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This landmark civil rights legislation guarantees civil rights protection to people with disab...

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Anne Roberts People’s Choice Award celebrates an individual and an organization serving youth in our state. It is named for the longest serving executive director for the Oklahoma ...

There comes a time in our lives when parents or grandparents become more than we can handle. Sad but one of life’s situations that we pray never happens to us. Oklahoma Department of Veteran Affairs  ...