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December 27, 2024
Merry Memory
Savoring the yuletide season still, we thank a dear campus ministry friend for the following.
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January 8, 2025
The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners began their first meeting of the new year by appointing Commissioner Michael Wallace as chairman of the board and newly appointed Commissioner Steve Ward as ...
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January 8, 2025
In a poignant tribute to the flag and the nation it represents, veterans from White-Williams American Legion Post 10 and VFW Post 1189 in Okmulgee are holding daily “To the Colors” ceremonies. This ti...
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January 8, 2025
A strong winter storm is poised to impact southeastern Oklahoma, parts of Texas, and southwestern Arkansas from Thursday afternoon through early Friday morning. Residents in Okmulgee County and surrou...
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January 8, 2025
A National Day of Observance has been declared to honor the death of former President, Jimmy Carter.The Postal Service will suspend regular mail deliveries, retail services and administrative office a...
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January 8, 2025
An Okmulgee man has pled guilty to manslaughter in federal court.The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced Monday that Brett Wayne Pigeon, age 44, entered a gu...
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January 8, 2025
Principal Chief David Hill and Governor Kevin Stitt have signed an agreement that will extend negotiations for three months on a Tobacco Tax Compact between the Muscogee Nation and the State of Oklaho...
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January 8, 2025
There will be an opportunity for Public Review of Morris Public Schools Federal Programs at their January Board Meeting on Monday, Jan. 13. The meeting will take place at the Morris School Board of Ed...
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January 8, 2025
The Okmulgee County Fairboard will meet Thursday, Jan. 9, at 7 p.m. at the OSU Extension Center, 1901 N. Oklahoma Ave. in Okmulgee. Agenda items include:• Treasurer’s Report• New Business: a. Follow u...
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January 8, 2025
Fostering Hope Training Day has changed to the second Thursday of each month for foster/adoption/ kinship parents in Okmulgee and surrounding counties. This connection meeting is hosted at 6 p.m. at C...
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January 8, 2025
WonderFully Made Therapy Group is set to host an event honoring childcare providers this Saturday, Jan. 11, at 11 a.m. at their office, located at 123 E. 6th Street in Okmulgee. The free event is an o...
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January 8, 2025
DEAR ABBY: Fifteen years ago, after six years of marriage, my husband and I moved 3,000 miles away from everyone I knew. I wasn’t in favor of the move and never felt at home in the new city, but I tri...