The 10th annual Harlan Ford Toy Drive continues through Dec. 20. Organized with the support of the Okmulgee County Department of Human Services and the Okmulgee Police Department, this year’s toy driv...

Sometimes leadership doesn’t start with a title, a committee or a grant. Sometimes it starts with an 11-year-old girl who simply notices people around her - and chooses to care. That’s exactly what Mo...

During its final meeting of the year, Beggs City Council accepted the resignation of the municipal court judge, hired a new municipal judge, approved an internet service contract, took action on a DEQ...

The Okmulgee Board of Education met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, with all members present. Board members approved the Nov. 11 meeting minutes, monthly encumbrances across district funds and one...

Holiday spirits are high in downtown Okmulgee. Be sure to take a drive down Okmulgee’s 6th Street to see all the lights, including the decorated Council House Square, as the holiday season continues, ...

Congratulations to Talan Dobson, who was recently recognized as Luv Ford Athlete of the Week. Pictured with Dobson are Wilson Head Coach Matt LeGrand and Missy Nash of Luv Ford. Be sure to check each ...

Okmulgee Community Theatre brings “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens to the stage this weekend. This performance will take place at the historic Orpheum Theatre in downtown Okmulgee Friday and Sat...

As the holiday season continues, the Salvation Army seeks additional citizens, groups and any volunteers to help ring the bell. Please call Carol Smith at 918-758-6947 to schedule a time. Pictured tak...

Members of the Daffodil Garden Club gathered to prepare Christmas plant baskets for Baptist Village residents. Pictured above left from left are Carole Culbert, Florence Jones, Carolyn Gannaway and Ja...

The Morris Public Schools Board of Education moved through a full agenda Monday night, as district leaders reviewed key financial planning documents, approved policy updates and set several important ...

The Okmulgee County Republican Party held its monthly meeting at the American Legion Post 10, where a crowd gathered to hear State Auditor Cindy Byrd now running for lieutenant governor - and Deputy S...

Bachelor’s degrees will be granted to East Central University students as the university conducts its 2025 Fall Commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 10 a.m. Congratulations to the following a...

This report is a summary of activities Okmulgee County Emergency Management participated in and does not reflect all activities performed by or participated in by Okmulgee County Emergency Management....

Members of the Okmulgee Lions Club gathered for their December board meeting, welcoming District 2nd Vice President Monica Medley for a special visit that included award presentations, upcoming projec...

Okmulgee Community Theatre will perform ‘A Christmas Carol’ Dec. 12-13 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. at The Orpheum Theatre in downtown Okmulgee. Admission is $10 for adults, and children 12 and ...

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

The Okmulgee County Community Garden is planning a workday this Saturday, Dec. 13, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for garden members and friends. Lunch will be provided. According to Garden Executive Director ...

According to Census Reporter, Okmulgee County has a higher rate of poverty than the state average - with about 17.6% of county residents living below the poverty line, compared with lower statewide fi...

A historic moment for the Muscogee Nation and for Indigenous art in Oklahoma will be marked on Saturday, Dec. 13, as the Mvskoke Waters Gallery opens its doors at Riverwalk Crossing in Jenks. The gall...

On a chilly mid morning at Baptist Village, James “Jim” Bledsoe greeted me with the kind of easy humor that lets you know you’re in for a good visit. “My dad would have said the frost was on the pumpk...