OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Legislature is approaching the constitutionally binding end of the annual session which must occur by 5 p.m. on the final Friday of May. Each year, lawmakers come to the S...

This summer, the Okmulgee County 4-H is set to offer a diverse range of educational and recreational camps for young enthusiasts, hosted by the Oklahoma State University (OSU) Extension Office in Okmu...

DEAR ABBY: I am a caregiver for my elderly diabetic mother and my disabled husband, who is an alcoholic and also epileptic. Every single household responsibility falls on me -- cleaning, upkeep, shopp...

Ronnie Hopkins, 67, of Rose and an Independent, has announced his candidacy for US Representative District 2. Hopkins describes himself as a proud American who cherishes faith, family and the great st...

Friday, May 24, is the last day to apply for voter registration. To be eligible, you must be a United States Citizen, a resident of Oklahoma, and at least 17 ½ years old. However, you must be at least...

The Okmulgee County Election Board is organizing a training program for precinct election officials on Wednesday, May 29, and Thursday, May 30. This program underscores the crucial role these official...

By David Seeley The Sequoyah County Times The Preston Pirates were battling two foes in Thursday afternoon’s Class 2A State Baseball Tournament quarterfinals at Shawnee High School’s Ed Skelton Field....

The University of Central Oklahoma will hold commencement exercises on Friday and Saturday.Several county students are listed to receive degrees, including the following:Okmulgee• McKenzie James - Bac...

The Green Country Technology Center Green Goblins were are Esports State Champions. Congratulations to Riley Barnett for dominating Tekken 8 and to the SMASH Crews dream team: Riley Barnett, Jefferson...

On Wednesday, May 8, at 10 a.m., the State Historic Preservation Office will present a free webinar to provide training on Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA).Section 106 of t...

The Title Programs Parent Advisory Committee meeting will be held to review requirements, parental rights, activities and expenditures under Title I, II, and VI Schoolwide Programs. This Titles meetin...

Second Baptist Church, 1003 N. Alabama Ave. in Okmulgee, will hold a free clothing closet Saturday, May 11, from 9-11 a.m.June 1FUMC Rummage Sale |First United Methodist Church will hold a rummage sal...

On Sunday, the Henryetta community gathered under the gloomy skies to pay tribute to the five teens tragically killed by convicted sex offender Jessie McFadden. Despite the rain, motorcycle club membe...

Former coach, teacher and administrator Jan Colombin is pictured with some of the alumni of the Okmulgee High School Class of 1964, who marked 60 years since walking the halls at OHS. They held a smal...

Informational events planned this JulyEastern Oklahoma Development District Area Agency on Aging in Muskogee is hosting virtual ‘watch parties’ in July for the 2nd annual Fraud Prevention Virtual Prog...

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In response to the recent severe weather events that have impacted communities across Oklahoma, the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs (ODVA) is pleased to announce the availability of a grant to...

Highlights and Key DiscussionsLast Friday, May 3, the final Legislative Forum of the year took place inside the Mabrey Bank meeting room in Okmulgee. Representative Scott Fetgatter provided a comprehe...

In Flanders Fields, the poppies blow Between the crosses row on row. That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below We shall Keep the Faith"...

Alabama Ave. in Okmulgee, will hold a free clothing closet Saturday, May 11, from9-11 a.m.Ongoing EventsPaper Dolls OHCE Group |The Paper Dolls OHCE Group meets the third Monday of each month at 5:30 ...