The Oklahoma Conservation Commission is now offering its Soil Health Implementation Program (SHIP), which will help farmers and ranchers. SHIP is open to Oklahoma agricultural producers who are intere...

Oklahoma State Auditor & Inspector Cindy Byrd today released her investigative audit report for the Town of Jones in Oklahoma County. The Town Board of Trustees requested the State Auditor & Inspector...

To help connect family, friends and loved ones, US Cellular is offering customers free calls to Japan from the United States. From Jan. 1 through Feb. 1, 2024, any outbound calls made to Japan will ha...

Personalized recommendations, local tourism make the perfect pairing If you’re a fan of Oklahoma wines, a new app is available to make your tasting experience even better. Oklahoma Wine Trails is a fr...

Leading science and mathematics high school free to Oklahoma residents The Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (OSSM) announced this week it is now accepting applications for the 2024-25 academ...

Fuel cost reductions and a shift in interim utility rates will add up to savings in the new year for Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) and Oklahoma Gas & Electric Company (OGE) utility customer...

Windy Chevrolet is proud to sponsor Okmulgee Public Schools athletics in 2024, donating $2,600 for community schools. Thanks to the partnership and support during 2024. Okmulgee Public Schools Athleti...

The Okmulgee County Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Committee will hold its annual scholarship event Sunday, Jan. 14, at 3 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Missionary Baptist Church, 1001 E. Chicago in Okmu...

VFW Post 1189 will once again host Poetry Night Friday, Jan. 26, at 6:30 p.m. The event is open to the public. There will be two segments: the first for family-friendly material and the second showcas...

• Monday: Off for New Year’s Day. • Tuesday: Worked at office on Outdoor Warning Siren Grant including phone meetings with Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management Mitigation Department and OmniWar...

The Muscogee Nation held the Inauguration and Swearing-In Ceremony of Principal Chief David Hill and Second Chief Del Beaver last Saturday at The Cove at River Spirit Casino in Tulsa. Joining the lead...

Morris City Council moves forward with plans for water system improvement During their first meeting of the new year, the Morris City Council approved a proposed contract with Mears Engineers for the ...

FHLBank Topeka and its board of directors have appointed five members to the Affordable Housing Advisory Council (AHAC). The 12 AHAC members advise FHLBank Topeka on the administration of its housing ...

Okmulgee Dunbar School 8th Grader Brennan Hodge was recently honored by VFW Post 539 in Henryetta. In November, Brennan, son of Josh and Joey Hodge, won the VFW Patriot Pen essay competition for VFW P...

In an attempt to understand residents’ concerns around county zoning, the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners opened the floor to several Okmulgeeans on the matter during Monday’s meeting. Previous...

Deadline is Jan. 24 Have your photograph featured on the front of this year’s Okmulgee County Focus Magazine! Are you an aspiring photographer with an eye for a great photo opportunity? Do you enjoy c...

Brett Pigeon wanted for Nov. 27 homicide The Muscogee Nation Lighthorse is asking for assistance from the public in locating Brett Wayne Pigeon. An arrest warrant for homicide has been issued for Pige...

Frigid temps return to area - prepare for icy conditions As the Okmulgee area anticipates subfreezing and lows near 0 this weekend into next week, now is the time to prepare. Here are a few tips for p...

The Muscogee Nation held the Inauguration and Swearing-In Ceremony of Principal Chief David Hill (above) and Second Chief Del Beaver (right) last Saturday at The Cove at River Spirit Casino in Tulsa. ...

Muscogee, Cherokee Nation leaders disappointed with decision Chiefs of the Muscogee and Cherokee Nation voiced their displeasure with a decision to suspend a cross-deputization agreement with a state ...