A resolution for adjusting Okmulgee County district boundaries was tabled following a lengthy, animated discussion Monday by the commissioners. Commissioner David Walker had brought the matter for the...

The Muscogee Nation is preparing for the 46th festival June 23-26. Each year, thousands gather at the Claude Cox Omniplex right here in Okmulgee for a weekend filled with activities celebrating the Mu...

The City of Okmulgee is one again offering permits for shooting off fireworks inside city limits. The price for the permit is $20. Those wishing to obtain one will need to apply for a permit online at...

The Morris City Council approved a bid for a water line replacement project, along with the budget for the upcoming year during their session Monday evening. The water line replacement project will be...

Four Okmulgee County athletes closed out their high school baseball careers this past Saturday afternoon at Morgan Field at Bateman Park in Okmulgee. The four county athletes - Dewar’s Jameson Ross, T...

The last time the Preston Pirate varsity baseball team appeared at the fall baseball state tournament was 2005 when they fell to Byng by an 11-1 margin. The Pirates will look to snap their 16-year fal...

St. Michael Catholic Church The Most Body and Blood of Christ Jesus (Gen. 14:18-20/1 Cor. 1:23-26/Lk. 9:11-17) This Sunday we celebrate the solemnity of the Body and the Blood of Jesus Christ. In Lati...

DEAR ABBY: I was married for 16 years and am finalizing the divorce. I decided to start dating again and found a really nice guy with a wonderful personality. I’m attracted to him, although I never th...

Lawmakers returned to the State Capitol for a special session called by the governor to discuss tax cuts and how to use unused funds for the FY-23 budget. Among the issues will be whether to repeal th...

“Insanity is hereditary. You get it from your kids,” read a sign in Brussels, Belgium. Or, as author Jean Kerr wrote, “The real menace in dealing with a 5-year-old is that in no time at all you begin ...

Tuesday’s Okmulgee Lions Club meeting was one of those annual programs, installation of officers, representing the “changing of the guard.” We were pleased and honored to have these duties performed b...

The Okmulgee County Democratic Party will not meet at OSUIT for their regular scheduled meeting on Thursday, June 16. The Okmulgee Pecan Festival will begin on the June 16 and OCDP will host a booth d...

June 10-18 Library Book Sale | The Friends of the Okmulgee Public Library will hold their book sale from June 10-18. All books are $1 or less. Book sale hours are Mondays and Thursdays from 1-7:30 p.m...

Part 8 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. Acc...

One of Oklahoma’s 13 surviving all-Black communities, Boley, in Okfuskee County, is one of the stops for a Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibit highlighting rural America. The exhibit, “Crossroad...

Julie’s School of Dance will present their dance students June 16, at 6 p.m., at the Okmulgee Fairgrounds, Exhibit Hall. “Dance, Dance, Dance” is a free show and everyone is invited to come see these ...

Nearly 40 Oklahoma middle school math teachers became students again this week, receiving a glimpse into the medical research that results from the passion they instill in students. OMRF on Tuesday ho...

Congratulations to the Okmulgee Public School District Staff of the Year. Left, Gena Ballard received the honor as Teacher of the Year and, right, Billie Boudinot was named Support Staff of the Year.

05/30/2022 2:24 a.m. - Assault and Battery - Locust Rd. past Nichols Park - RP advised he was assaulted by four people and one pulled a gun on him. He does not need EMS. He is back at his residence no...

05/23/2022 4:46 a.m. 200 block Este Cate Drive. Disturbance - RP advised of loud music/noise coming from the apartment above them. 6:36 a.m. 900 block E. Henry. RP advised someone is trying to steal h...