Muscogee Nation Festival a Success

Community

June 28, 2023

The Muscogee Nation Festival drew thousands to Okmulgee last week, featuring carnival rides, live entertainment and more. Pictured are some of the scenes from the event, which primarily took place at Okmulgee’s own Claude Cox Omniplex.

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Taylor recognized as regional winner at National Convention

December 19, 2024

Okmulgee Agricultural Education Instructor Tim Taylor was recognized as the Region II Outstanding Early Career Teacher Award recipient at the National Association of Agricultural Educators Convention ...

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Arrests made in Twin Hills horse theft case

December 18, 2024

The Okmulgee County Sheriff ’s Office (OCSO) has made significant progress in the investigation of a recent horse theft in the Twin Hills area. The case, which involved the theft of several horses, ha...

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Busy Weekend for Law Enforcement

December 18, 2024

The Okmulgee Police Department (OPD), in collaboration with other agencies, had a challenging weekend with multiple violent incidents. OPD Chief Danny Owen provided a brief synopsis of the events that...

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Ringing the Bell

December 18, 2024

There is still time to volunteer to ring the bell to benefit the Salvation Army Kettle Drive. The last day is Dec. 24, so please contact Carol Smith at 918-758-6947. Pictured are some volunteers, incl...

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Community Aids Salvaton Army Angel Tree

December 18, 2024

Salvation Army board members Carol Smith and Monica Clark are pictured accepting Angel Tree gifts from CP Kelco employee. Above right, Great Plains Coke Plant employees deliver Angel Tree gifts to Car...

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City closings announced

December 18, 2024

All City Hall offices and Public Works operations will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 24, and Wednesday, Dec. 25, in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Emergency service operations, police and fi...

News

December 21 Free Clothing Closet |

December 18, 2024

Second Baptist Church will hold a free clothing closet Saturday, Dec. 21, at the church, located at 1003 N. Alabama Ave. in Okmulgee.

Columns & Opinion

Nonprofits need you this holiday season

December 18, 2024

As we approach Christmas and the other holidays celebrated during this time of year, many will have joyous moments, while others will endure sadness.I want to extend heartfelt appreciation to the nonp...

Columns & Opinion

Hands-on vet science course offered in 2025

December 18, 2024

Oklahoma 4-H’ers interested in a career in veterinary science should mark their calendars for the third-annual 4-H Vet Science Short Course slated May 28-29, 2025, in Stillwater. Geared toward high sc...

Columns & Opinion

Husband’s holiday cards undermine wife’s grudge

December 18, 2024

DEAR ABBY: Several members of my husband’s family let us down badly by not attending our daughter’s wedding. They had various work and other family obligations near the date of our event. “Save the Da...

Religion

Happy Birthday Jesus!

December 18, 2024

Luke 2:3-14 - And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judæa, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (...