Morris Elementary had special guests during their Morning Assembly. Thank you to the Okmulgee Fire Department for educating the students in fire safety. Pictured are OFD Chief Dewayne Hurt and Rick Ch...

Morris Elementary September Students of the Month include Shaylie Hildebrant, Pre-K; Adeline Simmons, K; Autumn Brigge, 1st Grade; Valen Gooden, 2nd Grade; Presley Ford, 3rd Grade; Serenity Pratt, 4th...

Congratulations to the Pride of Morris on being the 2A State Runner-Up at the OBA state championships last week. The band received trophies for: • State Runner-Up 2A band • High Music 2A • 10th Place ...

Deep Fork Community Action Foundation, Inc. will hold an election for a Low-Income Representative for Okmulgee County Thursday, Oct. 26, from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The election will take place at t...

The Friends of the Okmulgee Public Library Book Sale continues through Saturday, Oct. 21, at the Library, located at 218 S. Okmulgee St. in Okmulgee. All books will be priced at $1 or less, and volunt...

Oklahoma Democratic Veterans Federation Chair Rita Maxwell will speak at the Okmulgee County Democratic Party meeting this Thursday, Oct. 19, at 6 p.m. at the OSUIT Student Union. Rita Maxwell was ele...

Four Citizens Bank employees were recognized for they service, including Marilyn Sulivant, 30 years; Sarah Embrey, 1 year; Delana Baughman, 20 years; and Corky McAdams, 35 years. Okmulgee Middle Schoo...

Friday is the last day to apply for voter registration to be eligible to vote in the Nov. 14 City of Morris Special Municipal Election for City Mayor, Okmulgee County Election Board Secretary Ashley C...

After placing third in her first year competing at the Tulsa State Fair, Paisley Patterson, a member of the Preston 4-H club, is set to compete in the North American International Livestock Expo in Lo...

Martha Laughlin, Business Manager of the Okmulgee County Health Department was at this week’s meeting of the Okmulgee County Commissioners to discuss plans to move forward with the health department’s...

A fun, family time is in store Saturday during the annual Luther’s Oktoberfest at Trinity Lutheran Church in Okmulgee. Last week, preparations began for the event, which is a fundraiser to get a new r...

Community invited to day of family fun In the heart of Okmulgee County, near Okmulgee & Dripping Springs Lakes, a hidden gem awaits families and adventure seekers alike - Rocky Ridge Resort. Owned and...

Friends, family, colleagues and community members gathered Friday afternoon on the campus of OSUIT to honor Dr. Bill R. Path on his retirement as president of the college. Claudette Butcher, executive...

Pecan Bake-Off returns, competitors of all ages sought Fun, food and even friendly competitions await next week as plans are being finalized for the Okmulgee Pecan Festival and Harvest Spoon Chili Fes...

Three county schools shine at elementary cage event Schulter Public Schools held its 1st Annual Pink Out elementary school basketball tournament last week. The 4-day event, which began last Monday, fe...

University of Oklahoma QB Dillon Gabriel (8) races into the end zone for a touchdown during a September 30 home game against Iowa State. Gabriel guided the Sooners to a thrilling 34-30 victory over ri...

Pirates, Lady Pirates open 2023-2024 campaign Nov. 3 at Okarche The varsity basketball program at Preston High School had the privilege of competing at the Class 2A state basketball championships in O...

Okmulgee Schools All breakfasts are served with juice, and 1% or fat free milk are offered at breakfasts and lunches. For OHS, juice and a salad bar are offered for lunches and a fruit bar is availabl...