Additional storm-affected counties added for replacement of SNAP benefits due to food loss Oklahoma Human Services has received approval from the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutri...

Understanding SBA Disaster Loans Support for Rebuilding After Natural Disasters The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) provides critical financial assistance through its disaster loan recovery p...

As part of the disaster assistance process, FEMA must determine ownership and occupancy of damaged primary residences. FEMA has taken steps to make it easier for disaster survivors in Carter, Hughes, ...

DEAR ABBY: I've been with my husband for 15 years, married for seven. We've had our fair share of problems. Between the two of us, we have four girls. He has two from a previous marriage, I have one f...

5/1/24 6:11 a.m. - 300 BLOCK N MORTON AVE  - Medical assist 7:37 a.m. - S ROGERS AVE & E 16th ST - Medical assist 9:35 a.m. - 100 BLOCK W 4th ST - Dispatched & canceled en route 12:01 p.m. - 100 BLOCK...

With the Primary Election and Special Elections right around the corner, Okmulgee County Election Board Secretary Ashley Carnes is encouraging all registered voters to verify their voting information ...

Our last day in Okmulgee Animal Shelter was Friday, May 17th.  Our temporary office is now located at 115 S. Muskogee Ave, Okmulgee.  You can reach us at 918-752-0674 for Community Medical Assistance,...

The Okmulgee Public School Board of Education has adopted measures to continue offering free meals to students over the summer break, thanks to a new partnership with the Chickasaw Nation. This decisi...

The Morris Public School Board convened on Monday for their routine meeting, beginning with the approval of the minutes from the previous meetings held on April 29. The board approved the consent agen...

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....

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) has been working on the issue of preventing the use of corporal punishment on special needs children in our state’s schools. When last ...

FELONY FILINGS CF-2024-00041 04/25/2024 State Of Oklahoma Vs. Stonehouse, Eve Margaret Drug Trafficking (Aggrav) Fentanyl 5 Gm/More-No Use Mv(Felony) CF-2024-00042 04/30/2024 State Of Oklahoma Vs. Bak...

FELONY FILINGS CF-2024-00041 04/25/2024 State Of Oklahoma Vs. Stonehouse, Eve Margaret Drug Trafficking (Aggrav) Fentanyl 5 Gm/More-No Use Mv(Felony) CF-2024-00042 04/30/2024 State Of Oklahoma Vs. Bak...

The Lions Club welcomed Katie McElhaney as their guest speaker on April 30. She is the Executive Director of the Okmulgee County Family YMCA and has been in health and wellness her entire professional...