The City of Okmulgee will hold an electronic waste recycling event this weekend. The event will be held Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and is for city utility account ...

The Okmulgee County Sheriff ’s Office is currently investigating the disappearance of Lonnie Leon Jones, missing from South 158 Road near the Old Rocky Hill School. Mr. Jones was last seen by family o...

It’s National Red Ribbon Week around the country, with county schools participating in various activities to remind everyone to remain drug-free. The 2022 National Red Ribbon Week theme is “Celebrate ...

On Sept. 30, Principal Chief Hill signed into law historic legislation that will help strengthen the law enforcement and prosecutorial capabilities of Muscogee (Creek) Nation for crimes committed by n...

The Okmulgee School board met in special session Tuesday, as they considered policy updates and personnel matters. The members approved the hiring of three Adjunct teachers for Elementary Education. T...

Another comedy night is coming to the VFW Post 1189 next Friday. Andrew Welch will be the host comedian at the post on Oct. 28, starting at 6:30 p.m. Welch is a standup comedian from Tulsa. He and his...

Okmulgee High School Alumni Association Representative Della Higgs, right, presents the Alumni Scholarship to 2022 OHS graduate Abigail Harris. Accepting on behalf of her daughter is Terra Beaver. Har...

The Okmulgee City Council met in regular session last Tuesday. During the meeting, Councilmember Steve Baldridge commented on the recent tragedy and events in the community. “First of all, it’s very t...

Two Okmulgee County varsity football teams will face their toughest challenges of 2022 this week. The Dewar Dragons kicked off the Week 8 action for county teams on Thursday, traveling to Quinton for ...

With Christmas approaching, the Salvation Army and Okmu l g e e - Ok f uske e County Youth Services are teaming up for the bell ringing season. Most of the money for the Salvation army is raised throu...

Saturday’s weather will be perfect to enjoy the annual Harvest Spoon Chili Festival in downtown Okmulgee. Over 20 competitors are getting their recipes together in preparation for the event, which beg...

Regional Director (District 6) of the U.S. Economic Development Administration Jorge Ayala will be in Okmulgee on Thursday, Oct. 27 for the official groundbreaking at the Okmulgee Business Complex ind...

The Okmulgee County Humane Society welcomes Barbara Martin as the new director of the agency. Martin takes over the position after the retirement of longtime director and animal lover Lyn Miles. Marti...

A person of interest in an Okmulgee murder investigation was denied bond Wednesday after making an appearance in court. Joseph (Joe) Kennedy II, 67, was arrested in Daytona Beach Shores Tuesday for dr...

Morris Elementary School spent Unity Day 2022 representing kindness, acceptance and inclusion. Students and staff celebrated with a door decorating contest between classrooms, a collaboration with Mor...

Sunday School begins at 9 a.m. followed by worship service at 10 a.m. Come join us for worship! Everyone is welcome and invited to attend. Henryetta First Christian Church is located at 412 N. 5th Str...

Over this past week, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) held our 22nd annual Fall Forum. This conference seeks to bring together leaders in various fields of serving youth to allow them ...

Fire Prevention Week’s 100 year anniversary ended last week, with the Okmulgee Fire Department visiting several area schools in hopes to educate the next generation on fire safety. Examples were given...

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and last Friday, many of the the individuals and agencies that work behind the scene were recognized for their work. Okmulgee County Family Resource Center...

PEO Chapter Z of Okmulgee were educated on Eco-Link by Billy Been and Amy Nix. Pictured above are Vice President Dana Sigmon with Billy and Amy at Sherri Powell’s home. Members were eager to learn mor...