County 4-H holds cupcake decorating competitionOkmulgee County 4-H held their Cupcake Wars Contest on Jan. 27 at the Preston Elementary School Cafeteria. The contest was hosted by Julie Norem, leader ...

The Morris High School Academic Team captured the Class 3A OSSAA State title on Saturday. The community welcomed the team, coached by Jeremy Avery, back home following their win. There were eight stud...

Billy Hannon was named Ambassador of the Year by the Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce and was honored during the annual banquet held last Thursday at the fairgrounds. The theme for this year’s event was “...

The Okmulgee City Council election for the Ward 2 representative will take place Tuesday, Feb. 14, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. All registered voters living in Okmulgee city limits are eligib...

Okmulgee County Sheriff Eddy Rice is joining several other sheriff offices across Oklahoma refusing to enforce a new gun rule.On Jan. 13, United States Attorney General Merrick Garland signed the Bure...

PATRICK FORDA mixture of sleet, snow and freezing rain impacted much of the county and the state, forcing closures of schools, businesses, and government offices.After escaping the winter storm last w...