Part II Veteran and post member Pete Rogers has been researching the early history of the post and will be providing a brief history over the next few months in advance of the 100 year celebration. Ac...

Congratulations to the Pride of Morris High School Band on a great performance. On Wednesday, they competed at OSSAA State Contest and received an Excellent rating on Stage and in Sight-Reading. The b...

The Beggs Band of Demons won Sweepstakes at the OSSAA Contest on Wednesday. Congratulations to the students and director Matt Caldwell. COURTESY PHOTO

Last week, several Okmulgee FFA members put on gloves, grabbed some trash bags, and headed to the banks of Okmulgee Creek to pick up trash and debris in order to promote a safer environment for both h...

Congratulations to Okmulgee FFA Chapter Secretary, LeAundre Delonia, for being selected as one of three finalists for the Oklahoma FFA Secretary Award program. LeAundre submitted a secretary’s noteboo...

Most of us as children growing up were taught to always tell the truth. I know I certainly was and I hope the same is true for you as well. The sad reality today is that the truth is often hard to fin...

“It was so much fun, we’re doing it again,” Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kay Rabbitt-Brower said about the Chamber’s upcoming golf tournament. The 2nd annual Chamber Golf Tournament...

If you are 60 years of age or older and need access to services such as meals (home delivered or congregate), homemaker services, nutrition counseling, legal help, caregiver services, or transportatio...

The AED Foundation (AEDF) is pleased to announce the accreditation of the Western Equipment Dealers Association (WEDA) Technician program at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology (OSUIT). ...

Two Okmulgee teachers were awarded grants from Public Service Company of Oklahoma for the S.T.E.A.M. and Robotics program. Superintendent Renee Dove presents second grader teacher Sylvia Bagby with a ...

Three educators with Beggs Public Schools will be honored at the Professional Oklahoma Educators Foundation Excellence in Education next week. The POE Awards Banquet will be held on April 8 in Oklahom...

The Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority recently released its 2021 End of Year Report by Executive Director Shannon T. Clark. In his report, Clark stated “2021 evolved into a highly productive ...

The annual Okmulgee FFA Spring Plant Sale is approaching, according to Okmulgee AgEd Advisor Tim Taylor. This year, Okmulgee FFA members have been working to produce high-quality ornamental and edible...

Residents seeking county posts can begin filing their candidacy soon. Candidate filing will begin Wednesday, April 13, 8 a.m. at the Election Board office, Room 102 in the Okmulgee County Courthouse. ...

Preston High School was the winner at the Seminole Scholastic Meet held March 24, with 50 total points. Coming in second was Pauls Valley (31), followed by North Rock Creek (14), Morris (12) and Bethe...

Okmulgee Schools Superintendent Renee Dove joined OHS staff and Aviation instructor Scott Bevan and students as they traveled Wednesday to the State Capitol for “AERO Oklahoma” Day. Aviation, Aerospac...

Arraignment was held in the triple murder of Jack and Kay Chandler and their daughter, Tiffany Eichor. Counsel was present, as well as defendant’s Keegan Harroz and Barry Titus. Counsel for Titus requ...

A county woman was jailed on several complaints, including assault and battery, following an incident at a local convenience store. According to court re According to court records, around 4:34 a.m., ...

A Henryetta man has received a life sentence for murdering his father. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced Thursday that Diamond Levi Britt, 27, of Henry...

Thanks to Jersey Mike’s Subs, the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games received a tremendous donation this month. As part of their “Month of Giving” campaign for March, Jersey Mike’s associates have been a...