Christmas is Saturday! How crazy is that?! I miss my father and that’s got me feeling nostalgic for all the Christmases growing up. Wednesday this week, I woke too early and made myself some breakfast...

All City Hall offices and Public Works operations will be closed Thursday and Friday in observance of the Christmas holiday. Emergency service operations, police and fire departments, will remain oper...

Okmulgee Main Street’s 2021 Sparkle Spree event ended Thursday with Stephanie Barnett winning $500 in cash as the grand prize. The winning ticket came from The 6th Street Hub. Pictured with the winner...

The procedures for absentee renewal have changed, according Okmulgee County Election Board Secretary Ashley Carnes. The Okmulgee County Election Board will no longer mail out Absentee Application Rene...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners approved a Body-Worn Camera Policy on behalf of Sheriff Eddy Rice. “We are trying to cut down on frivolous lawsuits, so we will begin using body cams at the ...

Okmulgee County school students and teachers are currently enjoying their Christmas break. Classes will resume in the new year. Okmulgee Public School students will return to learning on Jan. 4, 2022,...

Employees at Harlan Ford are pictured with donations made to the annual Toy Drive. Thanks to the community, nine trucks and one Expedition full of toys and bikes were delivered to Okmulgee County DHS....

The Dewar varsity basketball program closed out the first-half portion of their regular-season schedule last Thursday evening against the Wetumka Chieftains and Lady Chieftains. Last Thursday’s first-...

The Preston varsity basketball program entered the 2-week Holiday Break with a pair of narrow wins this past Friday in Eufaula. The Lady Pirates began Friday’s road trip with a 37-35, overtime, victor...

The Wilson Tigers closed out the first-half portion of their 2021-2022 regular-season schedule at home last Thursday evening. The Tigers went into the 2-week Holiday Break on a winning note, defeating...

The Morris varsity basketball program concluded the firsthalf portion of their 2021-2022 schedule last Thursday at home against the Warner Eagles and Lady Eagles. The Morris squads entered the 2-week ...

The Fostering Connections Mobile Unit, designed to help meet the needs of children in foster care, delivered Christmas to some foster families in the area Thursday morning. Mobile Connections Mobile C...

Congratulations to Okmulgee Main Street’s 2021 Sparkle Spree winners. Stephanie Barnett won the $500 in cash (The 6th Street Hub), Sharla Marshal $300 Main Street Bucks (Herbal Cure), Julie Roberds $2...

Children First Program The Okmulgee County Health Department is pleased to welcome back the Children First Program, a Nurse-Family Partnership. Registered Nurse, Amber Shearer, will walk alongside fir...

The Sky Guy. If you have been inside 6th If you have been inside 6th Street Hub, then you may have noticed some new, metal prints for sale with a sunset view of the Spillway at Okmulgee Lake. Jonathan...

DEAR ABBY: I have been dating “Mark” for 18 months. Four months ago, his 17-year-old daughter, “Hayley,” started disliking me - my dog, my kids, anything having to do with me. She forbids me from goin...

As we approach Christmas, I wish the best to each of you. I look forward to seeing family over the weekend ahead and spending some quality time with my dog Rainy. Pets are a joyous part of countless f...

Christmas came early for Okmulgee High School students with a grant given by the Okmulgee Education Foundation. One of the recipients, Tonya Dunlap, was awarded two Nintendo Switches along with six pr...

The Morris City Council met this week, considering several agenda items, including Approval given by council for a one-time stipend to all full-time city employees and all Morris Public Works Authorit...

High winds were responsible for several damaged power line poles in and around Okmulgee County Wednesday afternoon. Lineman crews from East Central Electric responded to restore power to over 1,200 of...