Okmulgee Service League has announced the cancellation of its annual Easter Egg Hunt, which was scheduled to take place this Saturday, April 4. The Service League released a statement: “We regret to i...

Morris Public Schools is recognizing a legacy of leadership, service and commitment as longtime School Board member James Allred concludes 15 years of dedicated service to the district. School officia...

A sweeping statewide crackdown on Medicaid fraud and abuse has led to arrests, criminal filings and significant restitution efforts, with one of the cases unfolding in Okmulgee County. Attorney Genera...

Residents and businesses across the city are encouraged to roll up their sleeves and take part in Keep Okmulgee Beautiful Week, April 12-18. The annual initiative is more than just a spring cleanup - ...

For generations of students at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology, it wasn’t just a meal - it was a tradition, a memory, and for many, a weekly ritual that brought people together. Now,...

“Funny is funny … I ain’t never seen a color on a laugh.” David Motte said it while sitting on the old school stage inside the former Banneker kindergarten building, now home to Dunbar School memorabi...

Voters across Okmulgee County began casting their ballots yesterday as early voting began ahead of the April 7 election. Early voting takes place at the Okmulgee County Election Board office, Room 102...

Okmulgee FFA is gearing up for its annual Spring Plant Sale, a community tradition showcasing months of student dedication and agricultural education. The event will be held Friday and Saturday, April...

For Austin Domebo, founder of Rez Taxi, the road to business ownership has been shaped by personal growth, responsibility and a desire to give something meaningful back to the community that helped ra...

The Okmulgee Community Theatre is set to bring mystery, humor and a touch of the supernatural to the stage with its upcoming production of “Honeymoon at Graveside Manor: A Ghostly Farce,” written by P...

The 2026 candidate filing period is officially underway, with several individuals submitting their paperwork on the opening day for county, state and judicial offices. Several county-level positions s...

Community members are invited to enjoy an evening of food, fellowship and fundraising, as Landmark for All Generations, Inc. hosts a Spaghetti Dinner & Raffle Fundraiser on Monday, April 20. The event...

Beggs Round-Up Club will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4, at 1 p.m. at the Beggs Round-Up Club Arena, 1113-1119 Broadway Ave., north of Beggs.

It is time to put it into gear and hit the open road. Our Blood Institute is kicking off its April and May donor campaign, inviting the community to make a stop along the iconic Route 66 and help fuel...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Your confidence is at an alltime high, Aries. This is the week to pitch an idea or finally send that text you’ve been mulling over. The universe is backing your bold moves. TAURU...

William John “Jack” Birlew Sr., retired Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper and resident of Mounds, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026. He was born on July 22, 1937, in Pennsylvania. Jack served in the ...

November 29, 1932 - March 26, 2026 Davey Lee Stephens, 93, of Henryetta, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Ardmore. Davey was born on November 29, 1932, in Pryor to Flossie and Floyd Stephens. ...

Joe Bill Beesley was born on February 13, 1944, in Nuyaka to H.W. and Esther (Owen) Beesley. He was the 17th of 21 children. Joe Bill Beesley (PA) went to his eternal home on March 26, 2026, at the ag...

Connie Joyce Arrington, a longtime Okmulgee resident, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Oklahoma City at 87 years of age. She was born on May 19, 1938, in Morris to the late Connie (L.D.) Overb...

May 17, 1940 - March 28, 2026 Funeral services for Patricia Ann Anderson will be held Friday, April 3, 2026, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Okemah. Patricia was born to Arthur Upshaw and Sarah (...