Open Letter on Higher Education in Oklahoma

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January 25, 2019

My name is David Deming. I have been an OU professor for 27 years. This letter expresses my personal viewpoint as a citizen of Oklahoma speaking on a matter of

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MN, State to extend Tobacco Tax Compact negotiations

January 8, 2025

Principal Chief David Hill and Governor Kevin Stitt have signed an agreement that will extend negotiations for three months on a Tobacco Tax Compact between the Muscogee Nation and the State of Oklaho...

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Wallace, Ward lead first 2025 county commissioners meeting

January 8, 2025

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners began their first meeting of the new year by appointing Commissioner Michael Wallace as chairman of the board and newly appointed Commissioner Steve Ward as ...

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Winter Weather approaches

January 8, 2025

A strong winter storm is poised to impact southeastern Oklahoma, parts of Texas, and southwestern Arkansas from Thursday afternoon through early Friday morning. Residents in Okmulgee County and surrou...

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First Family FCU opens new Atoka location

January 8, 2025

First Family Federal Credit Union (FFFCU) recently announced the brick-and-mortar expansion of their membership into Atoka County with the opening of their new Atoka location at 117 S. Mississippi Ave...

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No Postal Service Thursday

January 8, 2025

A National Day of Observance has been declared to honor the death of former President, Jimmy Carter.The Postal Service will suspend regular mail deliveries, retail services and administrative office a...

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Pigeon pleads guilty to manslaughter

January 8, 2025

An Okmulgee man has pled guilty to manslaughter in federal court.The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced Monday that Brett Wayne Pigeon, age 44, entered a gu...

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YMCA to hold community open house Saturday

January 8, 2025

The Okmulgee YMCA will hold a community open house this Saturday. Bring the family and try the Y for free with a day of activities, games, vendors and a sampling of the Y’s signature fitness programs....

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WonderFully Made Therapy to host childcare provider event

January 8, 2025

WonderFully Made Therapy Group is set to host an event honoring childcare providers this Saturday, Jan. 11, at 11 a.m. at their office, located at 123 E. 6th Street in Okmulgee. The free event is an o...

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Fostering Hope Training is Jan. 9

January 8, 2025

Fostering Hope Training Day has changed to the second Thursday of each month for foster/adoption/kinship parents in Okmulgee and surrounding counties. This connection meeting is hosted at 6 p.m. at Co...

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Morris Schools to hold public review

January 8, 2025

There will be an opportunity for Public Review of Morris Public Schools Federal Programs at their January Board Meeting on Monday, Jan. 13. The meeting will take place at the Morris School Board of Ed...

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Okmulgee County Fairboard to meet tomorrow

January 8, 2025

The Okmulgee County Fairboard will meet Thursday, Jan. 9, at 7 p.m. at the OSU Extension Center, 1901 N. Oklahoma Ave. in Okmulgee. Agenda items include:• Treasurer’s Report• New Business: a. Follow u...