The MCN Natural Resource Conservation District will host a Beekeeping Workshop on Aug. 12 at the College of the Muscogee Nation Student Union, Room 108. The workshop will cover advice, techniques, and...

The Muscogee (Creek) Freedmen Coalition of Okmulgee will host a genealogy workshop, “Rodeo Your Roots by Pony Express in Genealogy” on Aug. 13. The event will be held from 1:30 - 3 p.m. at St. Matthew...

Wednesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the morning. Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in ...

The PetroTech technical-training program is designed to help fast-track a new career or expand your current career in the state’s largest industry and it is now being offered free thanks to funding fr...

PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR A burn ban for Okmulgee County was approved for another 14 days during Monday’s meeting of the board of county commissioners. Okmulgee County Emergency Management Director Tim...

PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR The Morris Public School board approved meal plans and personnel hires during their meeting Monday evening. Morris Public Schools is pleased to announce that for the 2022-23 s...

Two officers of the Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority received commendation last week from the agency. Sergeant MacKenzee Payne and K-9 Partner Azlan were honored for their work in combating ...

PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR In an effort to remove distractions in classrooms, three county school districts are implementing new ‘tech’ policies for the year. In Okmulgee County, Henryetta, Beggs and Pr...

Okmulgee County Treasurer Vonna Lampkins will auction off to the highest bidder 20 tracts, parcels or lots of land all situated in Okmulgee County. The auction will be held on Aug. 29, beginning at 9 ...

The annual Shoe, Sock, Book and Backpack Giveaway was held Saturday, sponsored by Okmulgee’s First Presbyterian Church. Jessie Brydges was one of the many volunteers assisting families to get the righ...

With all the twists and turns that life brings to us, isn’t it amazing that sometimes the lyrics in songs ring true, like the long and winding road still brings me back to you (or in this case, back “...

07/25/2022 12:16 a.m. - Reckless Driver - Southbound on Hwy. 75 about to enter from Tulsa County. RP advises of a black Chevy Yukon with a paper tag, swerving on the roadway. 6:56 a.m. - Burglary - 11...

07/18/2022 7:20 a.m. 1100 block N. Oklahoma. Miscellaneous - Possible suicidal person. 8:23 a.m. 1200 block E. 7th. Miscellaneous - Older adult male wearing blue shirt refusing to leave. 11:46 a.m. 10...

Felonies CF-2022-00096 07/27/2022 State of Oklahoma vs. Broomhall, Michael D Possession of Stolen Vehicle CF-2022-00097 07/29/2022 State of Oklahoma vs. Thomas, Bobby Shane Conspiracy CF-2022-00098 07...

Eastside Church of God in Christ Appreciation Service Aug. 7 Eastside Church of God in Christ, 1516 E. Martin Luther King Dr. in Okmulgee, invites the public to join them for an Appreciation Service S...

The fact is all of us are going somewhere in our lives every day we live in this world. There are so many roads in life on which we may choose to travel. This is true physically and spiritually as wel...

Oklahoma’s sales tax holiday is currently underway and will continue through Sunday at midnight. The Oklahoma Legislature passed Senate Bill 861 during the 2007 session to benefit both consumers and r...

The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail is approaching. Applications must be received by the County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8. Okmulgee County Election Board Secretar...

The Aug. 9 meeting of the Okmulgee County Republicans will feature three candidates who are in the primary runoff election on Aug. 23. Clark Jolley, candidate for Treasurer; Leslie Osborn, candidate f...

Students from Okmulgee, Preston and Beggs attended the 2022 American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR) Youth Leadership Summit July 24-30. The annual retreat develops leadership skills in junior high and high ...