The excitement of the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) Game Day season returns this fall as cheer and pom squads across the state prepare to compete at the 2025 Regional Game D...

As the leaves turn golden and the air becomes crisp, Halloween approaches with its promise of ghoulish delights and whimsical frights. This beloved holiday is not just about costumes and haunted house...

Downtown Okmulgee will transform into a Halloween wonderland on Friday, when families gather for the annual Scare on the Square celebration from 5-7 p.m. at the Historic Okmulgee Square. A community f...

Red Ribbon Week - the nation’s largest and longest-running drug-prevention campaign - is underway across Okmulgee County, bringing a wave of spirited dress-up days and powerful reminders that every yo...

A wide range of new Oklahoma laws go into effect Nov. 1, bringing changes that touch everything from distracted driving and food truck regulations to criminal justice reforms and safer health care opt...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners worked through a full agenda during its Monday meeting. Agenda items included approved officers’ reports and several blanket purchase orders for District 3. ...

An early-morning hit-and-run collision on U.S. Highway 75 in Okmulgee County left a Morris man injured Saturday, according to a preliminary report from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP). The collision...

In August 1975, the small town of Atoka became ground zero for a music industry earthquake. The original 48 Hours in Atoka festival was intended to be “Oklahoma’s answer to Woodstock,” but the twoday ...

The Prairie Bell Club has confirmed that the annual Morris Craft Show will once again take place at the Morris High School Gym, returning the event to its longtime home after earlier plans had conside...

Green Country Technology Center in Okmulgee will hold its Trick or Treat Night Thursday, Oct. 30, from 5-7 p.m. on campus, located at 1100 OK-56 Loop. The event is open to the public, and organizers e...

Calvary Baptist Church, 1327 E. 13th St. in Okmulgee, will hold a Fall Festival Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 6-8 p.m. The public is invited to attend and dress up in costumes for a night full of fun and c...

This report from Oct. 27 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 Emergenc...

Okmulgee Public Schools extends a heartfelt thank you to Red River Credit Corporation for their generous support. Athletic Director and Boys Basketball Coach Cordell Love graciously accepts the donati...

The stands were full and spirits were high on Friday, Oct. 17, as the Wilson Tigers hosted their annual Homecoming celebration - capped off by a dominating shutout victory over the Arkoma Mustangs. Be...

The spirit of leadership, community service and agricultural pride took center stage Oct. 9 as Okmulgee County 4-H hosted its annual Achievement Banquet, recognizing the accomplishments of youth from ...

Oklahoma’s reputation as a low-cost-of-living state is taking a hit after recent hikes to home insurance premiums, with lawmakers grappling for solutions after getting an earful from constituents. Add...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Your passion is ignited this week, Aries. A fun hobby might capture your full attention. Don’t be afraid to try something new or put your energy into something you really love. T...

November 26, 1977 - October 22, 2025 Mr. Albert Alexander Sutton, Jr., after 47 years, transitioned to eternal peace on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, in Okmulgee. A service of memory for Marcus will be...

July 20, 1935 - October 25, 2025 Jack Lee Tucci, a resident of Midland, Texas, passed away on October 25, 2025, in Midland, Texas at the age of 90. Born July 20, 1935, in Henryetta to Jack Eugenio and...

October 24, 2025 Dorothy Marie Fisher, age 92, homemaker and longtime resident of Okmulgee, answered the Master’s Call to join Him in Glory on Friday, October 24, 2025, in Ft. Smith, Ark. surrounded b...