Most counties in Oklahoma saw a decrease in jobless rates during August, according to the latest statistics from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission.Okmulgee County’s rate decreased slightly d...

The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from August business. The monies they reported this period represent sales ...

ODAFF has scheduled two Unwanted Pesticide Disposal dates for October, which will take place in Fairview Oct. 22 and Atoka Oct. 24. The collections will run from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at all locations.As i...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has appointed Kellen Palmer as the new Tribal Liaison for the Central Plains region, specifically serving the College of the Muscogee Nation (CMN) here in Okm...

Join Rocky Ridge Resort for two fantastic fall events.This Saturday, Oct. 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., come experience the Rocky Ridge Rendezvous, a free event featuring food trucks, craft and goods ve...

Trinity Lutheran Church of Okmulgee will hold its annual Luther’s Neighborhood Oktoberfest Saturday, Oct. 19, from 4-7 p.m. at the church, located at 1314 E. 6th Street. The event will feature kid’s g...

October 17 County Democrats | The Okmulgee County Democratic Party will meet Thursday, Oct. 17, at 6 p.m. at OSUIT. Guest speakers will discuss women’s issues and will represent the Oklahoma Federatio...

Paige Couch and Brittany Alston, with Patrons Bank in Okmulgee, recently completed the 2024 Oklahoma Bankers Association Basic Banking School in Oklahoma City.Couch and Alston were among nearly three ...

Congratulations to Henryetta High School’s 2024 Homecoming King & Queen, James George and Addy Chavez. Both are members of the Henryetta Knight Brigade and were named Homecoming Royalty Friday evening...

“A giraffe can kiss the clouds because it is long, and God is long,” says Tori, age 6. Well, the Psalmist wrote that “with an outstretched arm” God’s mercy endures forever. I suppose “outstretched” qu...

1 Timothy 1:12-16 “I give thanks to Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength for my work. I thank him for considering me worthy and appointing me to serve him, even though in the past I spoke ...

Okmulgee High School is holding a food drive for the Salvation Army through Dec. 13. Food must be in date and packaging in good condition.The grade that brings the most food will win a movie day.Most ...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 You’ll feel a strong urge to take initiative, especially in areas related to your career or personal projects, Aries. However, be careful to avoid overextending yourself.TAURUS –...

A perfect weekend of celebration and community spirit awaits as two of Okmulgee’s favorite annual events - the Pecan Festival and Harvest Spoon Chili Festival - take place this Saturday, Oct. 12. With...

The Okmulgee Public Schools Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, addressing matters ranging from efforts for more community involvement in school events and recent policy up...

A new housing initiative is set to provide much-needed support for veterans in Okmulgee, addressing the growing concern of veteran homelessness while simultaneously stimulating the local economy. The ...

This report is a summary of the week’s activities and highlights key events and operations conducted by the Emergency Management Office.--- Board of County Commissioners Meeting This week, I attended ...

OSUIT will host a medication take-back event Tuesday, Oct. 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the north drive of Covelle Hall (look for signs).Residents are encouraged to bring any unused or expired medica...

The College of the Muscogee Nation (CMN) is excited to announce the first annual “Growing Power: A Climate, Nutrition & Food Sovereignty Summit,” taking place Nov. 7-8, 2024. This groundbreaking event...

Henryetta FFA and 4-H member Avery Smith was awarded the 2024 Jerry Shoemake All Around Exhibitor Award from the Okmulgee County Free Fair. Avery has been a 4-H member for the last nine years, first s...