The Preston Pirates recently defeated the Eagles 78-44 in Morris, while the Lady Eagles bested the Lady pirates 36-22. Pictured is some of the action from the county duel.

The Henryetta Lady Knights battled hard but ultimately fell short against the Kellyville Lady Ponies, suffering a 45-36 defeat on Friday night. Despite a strong performance from Jordyn Goodman, who le...

The Henryetta Knights and Lady Knights recently dropped a series on the road against Eufaula. Pictured are some action shots from the matchup.

Okmulgee Boys (9-8) --- Okmulgee Girls (2-14) • Okmulgee 13, KIPP Tulsa 65 - L Okmulgee will travel to Tulsa McLain to take on the Titans this Friday, Feb. 7. --- Morris Boys (6-12) • Morris 44, Prest...

The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) is reviewing very serious allegations from Okmulgee High School. Complaints received via OSDE’s Awareity reporting system have raised concerns pertain...

It’s time once again for the annual Okmulgee County Spring Livestock Show, where Future Farmers of America (FFA) members and 4-H students will showcase their prize livestock projects. The highly antic...

The aroma of fresh-baked cupcakes and the hum of excited chatter filled the room as young bakers from across Okmulgee County gathered on January 21 for the annual 4-H Cupcake Challenge. With teams hai...

Okmulgee County Emergency Management (OCEM) is partnering with the Tulsa office of the National Weather Service (NWS) to host a Storm Spotter Training event. This critical training session is schedule...

For Mayor Mickey Baldwin, public service is not just a duty but a calling deeply rooted in his personal faith, family values and life experiences. In this installment of our Meet Your Officers series,...

A Morris woman has been arrested and charged with felony child neglect following the fentanyl-related death of her three-yearold son last summer. Jordan Shay Burks was arrested Wednesday evening and b...

House Tribal and External Affairs Leader Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, this week expressed thanks to the Trump Administration for clarifying the freeze on federal grant and loan funding. In a Whit...

• The new Methodist Episcopal Church in Okmulgee was set to open on May 1, featuring a striking various-colored brick design with cream terra-cotta accents. The $100,000 structure included a 100-foot ...

The Okmulgee County Republicans are hosting a Candidate Forum this Saturday, Feb. 1, providing voters with a chance to hear directly from the Republican candidates vying for the State Senate District ...

Caring for individuals with disabilities can be a deeply rewarding experience, but it also presents unique financial and legal challenges. To help navigate these complexities, a free workshop, “The Li...

Entrepreneurs and small business owners in Okmulgee and surrounding areas are invited to attend Tools for Your Business, a comprehensive event designed to equip local businesses with the tools, resour...

The Okmulgee County Republicans will host a candidate forum for the State Senate District 8 seat Saturday, Feb. 1, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Harlan Meeting Room in the OSUIT Student Union. A meet...

Voters will head to the polls on Feb. 11, which will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Okmulgee County Election Board Secretary Ashley Carnes recommends voters with questions about their eligibility or po...

Candidates interested in filing for municipal office in Okmulgee County municipalities will file Declarations of Candidacy beginning 8 a.m. Monday, Feb. 3. Those who wish to file for a municipal offic...

While made with good intentions, a New Year’s resolution to reduce clutter in the home may have waned by now. Hopping back on the bandwagon to clean up living spaces has multiple benefits. When clutte...

CF-2025-00008 01/28/2025 State of Oklahoma vs. Dunbar, William Eugene Stalking in Violation of Court Order CF-2025-00009 01/28/2025 State of Oklahoma vs. Burks, Jordan Shay Child Neglect CF-2025-00010...