What began as a nightmare quickly turned into a dream finish for the Dewar Lady Dragons on Thursday evening, as they erased a 10-run deficit in just one inning to claim a thrilling 23-11 win over the ...

The 2025 Henryetta Invitational Cross Country Meet held Saturday, Sept. 6, brought together more than 600 runners from across the region. Among them, student-athletes from Okmulgee County schools made...

The 2025 Okmulgee County Free Fair is lighting up the Fairgrounds this week with a full schedule of livestock shows, creative exhibits, youth contests and family-friendly fun. This annual celebration ...

Voters will head to the polls Tuesday, Sept. 9, to decide who will represent Seat 4 on the Okmulgee Public Schools Board of Education. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Early voting begins Thur...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners, led by Chairman Michael Wallace and joined by Commissioners Steve Ward and Ernie Ferreira, met Tuesday, for their regular meeting at the County Courthouse. ...

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation confirmed that 71-yearold Patretia Mathews, who had been missing since early August, was found dead in a rural area of Okmulgee County. According to the OSBI...

The Okmulgee County Sharks Special Athletics Association is launching a brand-new program this fall designed to bring adventure, inclusion and community connection to area youth with special needs. Th...

The Friends of the Okmulgee Public Library invite the community to take part in their annual book sale, scheduled for Oct. 13-8 at the Okmulgee Public Library, located at 218 S. Okmulgee Street. Book ...

The College of the Muscogee Nation (CMN) Extension invites the public to experience the fascinating world of honeybees during a free hands-on workshop, Beekeeping 101, happening this Saturday, from 9 ...

The Academy of Okmulgee (TAOO) is rolling out something special this year - a Grandparents Parade to honor and celebrate the important role grandparents play in students’ lives. The event will take pl...

The Muscogee Nation will host a joint event with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on Sept. 18, a part of a disability presumptive conditions campaign. The event will focus on identifying a...

This Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 6-7, is the annual free hunting weekend. Oklahoma residents will not need a state hunting license, and are encouraged to take the opportunity to instruct a newcomer by ...

A powerful tribute to American servicemen and women is gaining a digital upgrade, making it easier than ever for visitors to honor the fallen - including those from Okmulgee County who lost their live...

In response to growing concerns surrounding a recent decision by the Muscogee Nation Supreme Court, a Tribal Citizen’s Committee has organized a special Listening Conference to provide an informationa...

The Oasis will perform at Hoffman Fellowship Saturday, Sept. 6, at 5 p.m. A dinner featuring chicken and salad will follow. The public is invited to attend. Eastside Baptist Church, 219 N. Osage Ave. ...

Excellence begins in Oklahoma’s public school classrooms, where teachers change lives by engaging, challenging and inspiring students. The Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence is now accepting nominatio...

Whether baking bread in a home kitchen or managing a commercial food plant, the Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center at Oklahoma State University is offering fall workshops to help Okl...

January 6, 1936 - August 31, 2025 Wanda LaVern Sanders, a longtime resident of Okmulgee, passed away on August 31, 2025, at the age of 89. She was born on January 6, 1936, in Tucumcari, N.M. to Harry ...

April 20, 1937 - August 29, 2025 Harry Edward St Peter of Henryetta passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on April 20, 1937, Harry was the only child of Clarence Edward and...

April 28, 1949 - September 1, 2025 Jennifer Goss, 76, homemaker and resident of Okmulgee, passed away Monday, September 1, 2025. She was born Thursday, April 28, 1949, in Aberdeen, Scotland to James E...