There are approximately 10 spots available for the Okmulgee Head Start & Early Head Start program for the 2022-23 school year. This program services children from 0-5 years of age. Head Start includes...

The jobless rate in Okmulgee County, along with the rest of the state, is on a downward trend, according to figures from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission. Okmulgee County reported a rate of...

Cards allowing carnival attendees to ride all night for one price at the Pecan Festival are on sale now at the Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce office at 112 N. Morton Avenue. The cards are $25 if purchas...

A summer program for Okmulgee County youth will begin next week. The Okmulgee Summer Multi-Cultural Enrichment Program (OSMEP) will start June 14, with the final session on July 29. The program will r...

A man arrested in early April on drug, stolen vehicle and firearms possession charges has been arrested again and is facing even more charges. During the April 4 arrest, Bobby Shane Thomas, 46, of Oke...

Former Okmulgee County OSU Extension Director Leslie Lewis introduced Tanner Miller to the Board of County Commissioners at their regular meeting Monday. Miller has been hired as an Ag and 4H educator...

Okmulgee County Treasurer, Vonna Lampkins,  advises all property owners that are delinquent on taxes for at least four (4) years, they have until the end of business day on June 10,  to redeem their p...

Allen and Linda Walters of Morris will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday, June 4. Allen Walters and Linda Checotah were married on June 4, 1972, at Liberty Morris Baptist Church. They ...

Above, Green Country Technology Center employees Julie Roberds and Margaret Hess are excited to finally see the new signage installed at the former Okmulgee Elementary School. The GCTC Workforce & Eco...

05/23/2022 8:19 a.m. - Animals - South of Hwy. 56 on Wilson Rd. - Baby calf in middle of road on southbound side. Advised OHP and County. 8:20 a.m. - Domestic - 13000 block of Old Hwy. 75 - Verbal dom...

Felonies CF-2022-00067 05/27/2022 State of Oklahoma vs. Espinoza, Juanita Autumn Unlawful Possession of CDS with Intent to Distribute Misdemeanors CM-2022-00185 05/27/2022 State of Oklahoma vs. Donaho...

Trinity Lutheran Church This Sunday, June 5, is Day of Pentecost. The readings are from Genesis 11:1-9, Acts 2:1-21 and John 14:23-31. The Holy Spirit Gives Peace Following the flood, Noah’s descendan...

We have just celebrated Memorial Day in America and it has brought back sacred memories for many. My wife and I, as many of you, have memories of relatives and friends who died in combat for our great...

The City of Beggs Frontier Days returns next weekend, promising a day full of fun, food competitions. Sponsored by the Beggs Area Chamber of Commerce, the event will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Frontie...

The Roy Madden Spring Roundup Rodeo will be held this Friday and Saturday at Nichols Park in Henryetta. The event is sponsored by the Henryetta Chamber in memory of the longtime director, and will be ...

A clinic in preparation of the Muscogee Nation Festival Junior Tennis tournament will be held June 11 at the Okmulgee City Tennis Courts at Hawthorne Park. This event is free to all youth, both Native...

June 3 Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church Fish Fry Fundraiser | Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church will hold a Fish Fry Fridays Fundraiser from June 3 - July 15. The dinners will include fresh fish, f...

Kristin Meredith of Okmulgee was named on the Spring 2022 Dean’s List at Mississippi College. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must maintain a 3.5 grade point average, based on a 4.0 syst...

The deadline to register to vote or update your registration for the June 28 Primary is quickly approaching, according to the Oklahoma State Election Board. Voter registration applications and updates...

First National Bank & Trust of Okmulgee announces the following awards and promotions, presented at their annual meeting. Chairman’s Award Teresa Lee, VP Teresa Lee received the FNB Chairman’s Award a...