It’s time to clear out the clutter and even make some cash as the Okmulgee City-Wide Garage Sale returns in June.The garage sale will be held May 30 - June 2. No permit is needed as the City of Okmulg...

Here’s a bit of what’s going on in your community, per the city council reports for the month of April: Community Development • Total Building Permits Issued - 51 • Inspections to date - 255 --- Resid...

School leaders from across the state are developing a vision for the future of Oklahoma public education. All Oklahomans - students, parents, educators, employers and residents - are invited to share ...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on Monday morning, discussing and approving several grants and other financial matters, beginning with the minutes from the previous meeting. ...

Introducing Dragonfly Ink Designs In the center of downtown Beggs, a vibrant new business has taken flight. Dragonfly Ink Designs, owned by the talented Kelly Howell, is a haven for creativity and cra...

Scholarships, grants awarded at provisional dinner Another successful year is in the books for Okmulgee Service League (OSL), and a big thanks goes out to everyone for their support. Each year, Okmulg...

Additional storm-affected counties added for replacement of SNAP benefits due to food loss Oklahoma Human Services has received approval from the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutri...

A ribbon cutting was held Wednesday morning as Okmulgee County commissioners recognized the official completion and opening of the Dentonville Road Project. According to District #2 Commissioner David...

With the Primary Election and Special Elections right around the corner, Okmulgee County Election Board Secretary Ashley Carnes is encouraging all registered voters to verify their voting information ...

The Okmulgee Public School Board of Education has adopted measures to continue offering free meals to students over the summer break, thanks to a new partnership with the Chickasaw Nation. This decisi...

The Morris Public School Board convened on Monday for their routine meeting, beginning with the approval of the minutes from the previous meetings held on April 29. The board approved the consent agen...

It’s adventure time! Okmulgee Public Library is ready to kick off its summer program titled “Adventure.” Registration will take place Monday, May 20. Program times are 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. for ages 5-...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners met for their regular meeting on Monday, hearing several key updates from Emergency Management Director Jeff Moore regarding the ongoing disaster recovery in...

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) provides critical financial assistance through its disaster loan recovery program to renters, homeowners, businesses, and private non-profit organizations ...

The weekend of Saturday, May 11, Morris Middle School joined 159 of the top middle school quiz bowl teams at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare Chicago for the 2024 Middle School National Championship Tournamen...

Tornado Clean Up and Recovery: Continuing efforts in tornado cleanup and recovery across affected areas. Coordination meetings held with FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) and Small Business A...

This summer, the Okmulgee County 4-H is set to offer a diverse range of educational and recreational camps for young enthusiasts, hosted by the Oklahoma State University (OSU) Extension Office in Okmu...

Ronnie Hopkins, 67, of Rose and an Independent, has announced his candidacy for US Representative District 2. Hopkins describes himself as a proud American who cherishes faith, family and the great st...

Friday, May 24, is the last day to apply for voter registration. To be eligible, you must be a United States Citizen, a resident of Oklahoma, and at least 17 ½ years old. However, you must be at least...

The Okmulgee County Election Board is organizing a training program for precinct election officials on Wednesday, May 29, and Thursday, May 30. This program underscores the crucial role these official...