Torrential rains have drenched Okmulgee County over the past two weeks, pushing rivers to flood stage and shutting down major roadways across the region. Emergency Management officials and school dist...

A wave of sudden leadership changes has sent ripples through the City of Beggs after a special City Council meeting Monday evening, April 28, called by newly elected Mayor Roger Merrill, led to the te...

Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) continues to experience strong growth in both student enrollment and success across its wide range of career training programs. As part of their educational jour...

The Okmulgee Board of Education held a special meeting on Monday, April 29, at 5:30 p.m. inside the John Barksdale Board Room. With board members present and quorum declared, the evening moved quickly...

The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce will host a Legislative Forum today, May 2, at 8:30 a.m., offering a vital opportunity for the public to engage with Oklahoma State Representatives and Senators on key...

When Barry and Nancy Norwood married as teenagers, he was 20 and she was 19, they had no idea just how much ground they’d cover together. Now, nearly 56 years later, they’ve poured a lifetime into pas...

Few people want to imagine being in an intensive care unit. Patients in an ICU are acutely unwell and require critical medical care, much of which is administered by talented medical professionals kno...

Em Luetkemeyer Oklahoma Watch A coming Supreme Court case has divided some powerful Republicans into three camps: those who want to reinforce the wall between church and state, those who want to tear ...

3:28 a.m. - OSUIT - Muscogee Nation required mutual aid in regards to assault and battery. 9:26 a.m. - 100 Block Taylor Dr. - RP advised of two females arguing outside the parking lot. 11:08 a.m. - 50...

At Baptist Village of Okmulgee, it’s not just about the care - it’s about community. Every laugh shared over bingo, every flower planted in the garden, every hand held during a quiet conversation is p...

Roderick Harp III, a member of the Choctaw and Muscogee Nations, is an undergraduate student at Emory University, pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Human Health. His parents are Roderick and Chandis Har...

Beggs will hold a Cleanup Day tomorrow, May 3, from 8-11 a.m. Enter on Western/Cemetery Road and head east through Main to each recycling station. A water bill or ID is required. All vehicles are to b...

On Tuesday, the Lions had the pleasure of welcoming a special guest - Marie Burns, secretary from the Lions State Office in Oklahoma City. Burns visited to present our very own Ron Martin with his win...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners met Monday to address a range of administrative, infrastructure and emergency management matters. Chairman Michael Wallace and Vice-Chairman Steve Ward were ...

Planning a funeral can be an overwhelming and emotional process. However, preplanning your own funeral or that of a loved one can help alleviate stress during a difficult time. Here are some helpful t...

This Sunday, May 4, from 5-7 p.m., Jim Newport Memorial Park (Pocket Park) in downtown Okmulgee will transform into a galaxy of giggles and wagging tails for a pet-centric Star Warsthemed extravaganza...

Lunch: Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Potato Wedges, Lettuce Cup Tuesday: Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Toast Lunch: Walking Taco, Pinto Beans, Lettuce Cup Wednesday: Breakfast: Biscuit, Gravy, Sausag...

GCTC will host a Career Connection Fair Friday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will feature interviews, job opportunities and networking.

Classroom culture wars permeated oral arguments at the Supreme Court on Wednesday in a case that could change the boundary between church and state. The court heard arguments for Oklahoma Statewide Ch...

In conjunction with the 50th anniversary celebration of “Oklahoma Gardening,” middle and high school youth from across the state are invited to participate in a fun and friendly gardening contest. “Ok...