Harlan Ford is once again holding a paper drive for Okmulgee Schools. The drive began Tuesday and will continue through Aug. 20. Reams or boxes of copy paper can be dropped of at Harlan Ford Monday th...

To keep up with changing technology, Okmulgee Main Street is happy to announce the launch of several ‘tools’ for the community and businesses. Director Heather Sumner spoke about the messaging service...

Only a few spots remain for those wishing to participate in Okmulgee’s Main Street biggest fundraiser of the year, Big Brain Trivia. Main Street Director Heather Sumner is excited for the return of th...

A long-time city employee was honored with a state award during Tuesday’s meeting of the council. A proclamation was read by Mayor Mickey Baldwin on behalf of the council and staff recognizing Cheryl ...

Coach Brown’s annual Steak Cookoff returns this Sunday to Harmon Stadium, as competitors from around the country bring their skills to the Steak Cookoff Association-sanctioned event beginning at 9 a.m...

Adding another tool to its safety toolbox, the Oklahoma Department of Transportation is testing a wrong way detection and alert system on six ramps along Interstate 40 in Eastern Oklahoma. In Okmulgee...

We had a wonderful adoption event this past Saturday. Two kittens and three dogs were adopted. Many more have potential adopters. Thank you to our community for coming out to support us and our local ...

Natura Baptist Church Natura Baptist Church will hold their VBS through July 22 from 6 to approximately 8 p.m. each night. Natura Baptist Church is located at 7995 N. 250 Rd. and Hwy. 16 in Beggs. Hof...

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and Alcoholic Anonymous (AA) meetings at the Unity Club: • Monday: Welcome Group AA (Open Discussion) - 7:30 p.m. • Tuesday: Welcome Group AA (Closed Big Book Study) - 7:30 p....

The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) has awarded 102 grants totaling $8.4 million to schools throughout Oklahoma, Joy Hofmeister, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, announced thi...

The Okmulgee County Democratic Party will meet at the OSUIT Student Union for their regular scheduled meeting this Thursday, July 21 at 6 p.m. According to Okmulgee County Democratic Party Chair Rae A...

Valorie Farley is the proud owner of Frisco 16 Nutrition, located at 9685 Highway 16 in Beggs. Assisting Farley is Lisa Stites. Frisco 16 specializes in energy shakes, takes, drinks and meal replaceme...

The United National Indian and Tribal Youth (UNITY) organization recently hosted their annual conference in Minneapolis, Minn. Charles Mason was honored along with 25 youth from around the nation as n...

The Okmulgee Summer Multicultural Enrichment Program, a short break, is back in full swing as children of all ages have been been busy, both learning and cre ating. Beside creating works of art, the c...

A burn ban is now in effect for Okmulgee County due to the extreme heat and dry conditions besieging the area, with no relief in sight for the near future. The National Weather Service is warning of t...

Okmulgee County Emergency Management Director Tim Craighton urged residents to use extreme caution this week during Monday’s meeting of the board of commissioners. “With extreme temperatures, we need ...

The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce Executive Board has named Malorie Brasier as the interim executive director of the agency, following the retirement of Kay Rabbitt-Brower in June. Rabbitt-Brower serve...

The Muscogee Nation Tribal complex reopened Tuesday after an incident earlier this week forced evacuation of the facility. On Monday, an employee in the mail room opened up a letter, releasing a cloud...

Plans are being finalized for the 6th annual Okmulgee County Prayer Walk. This year’s event will once again begin at Brock Gymnasium at Okmulgee High School, at 9 a.m. on Aug. 6. Participants will gat...

Tuesday’s Okmulgee Lions Club meeting was a very positive and up-lifting program with a forward-looking approach for the City of Okmulgee, provided by our relatively-new mayor, Rev. Mickey Baldwin. Th...