Basketball Victoria James is the daughter of Renee Jones and Randy James Jr. She plays basketball and softball. She plans to go to the Navy after graduation. Victoria is being escorted by Darius Reaso...

The Okmulgee Lions Club was at it again Sunday, Aug.28, from 4-6 p.m. providing free eye screening for over 40 youth. This event was held downtown at Tavern 56 as part of the Back to School Bash. A bi...

Okmulgee area residents affected by the tornadoes, severe storms and flooding May 2-8 have one month remaining to apply for federal assistance. The deadline to apply is Sept. 28. There may be several ...

Julie’s School of Dance has new dance classes starting Sept. 6 at the Okmulgee Fairgrounds. Classes are held on Tuesdays and are for students 3-10 years old. All classes are a combo class of tap and b...

Small nonfarm businesses in seven Oklahoma counties are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Director Tanya N. Garfield ...

Youthful robber received a six year sentence for hijacking - He’s not sorry for anything except that he got a friend in trouble. County teachers were threatened with a pay cut after gross production t...

Observed the first Monday in September, Labor Day is an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers. The holiday is rooted in the late nineteenth century, when labor...

10 a.m. – Parade on Main Street 11 a.m. (or immediately following the parade) – Time Capsule Opening at Henryetta Public Library 11:30 a.m. – BBQ Lunch at Henryetta Civic Center for $5 per plate 11 a....

PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR The Okmulgee County board of commissioners held another meeting Wednesday to conclude monthly business. During the session, the board approved an agreement with DataScout, LLC...

The Okmulgee High School Homecoming parade through downtown Okmulgee begins this afternoon at 4 p.m. Coronation of the Homecoming royalty will be at halftime during the Okmulgee vs. Antlers football g...

The 2022 Okmulgee County Fair returns to the fairgrounds Sept. 8-10. Competitors of all ages have been preparing their entries for many months and are eager to show off their work. County 4-H and FFA ...

PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR American Legion Post 10 Auxiliary President Jenniffer Stacy is putting out a call for new members as the organization is reactivated. The new president is excited about the op...

Preston Schools announced its policy for free or reduced-price meals for children served under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), the School Breakfast Program (SBP), and the After-School Snack ...

8:51 p.m. 800 block S Rogers. Violation of PORP advised her ex was served his protective order last night and has now sent his mother to get some property. They have refused to give her property back ...

All Okmulgee City Hall offices and Public Works operations will be closed Monday, Sept. 5, in observance of Labor Day. Emergency service operations, police and fire departments will remain operational...

Green Country Technology Center welcomed three new staff members for the 2022-23 school year: Jennifer Foster, Instructor for Medical Assisting; Dana London, Food Services Coordinator, and welcomed ba...

International Overdose Awareness Day, Aug. 31, is meant to raise awareness of drug overdose and reduce the stigma surrounding addiction, something the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substanc...

PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR Two people are facing district charges after they were arrested in connection with a shooting incident in the northern part of Okmulgee County. Sheriff Eddy Rice reported on A...

PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR Okmulgee County remains under a burn ban, at least for another week, after the commissioners voted Monday on the matter. Though Okmulgee received some much-needed rain on Mond...

Morris Public Schools will celebrate this Friday, the naming of their football field, as Larry Bookout Field. The Morris Eagles Football Field dedication will take place before kickoff Sept. 2, as the...