Okmulgee County Homeless Shelter Thanks CMN for Support

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April 24, 2024

MVTO and a huge shout out to the Student Leaders with the Tribal Leadership Circle of the College of Muscogee Nation for providing our Okmulgee County Homeless Shelter clients with a delicious lunch of homemade chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, dessert, bread and a drink! The food was delicious and our clients were so excited about this wonderful expression of kindness. I say this all the time that true leadership is about serving and kindness, which these students have so clearly embraced!

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AEB shows support for VFW Post 539

January 31, 2025

In a show of support for local veterans, American Exchange Bank presented a $500 donation to VFW Post 539. The presentation was made by Kent Pharoah, chairman of the board, and Dr. David Warden, direc...

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Allegations at OHS under investigation

January 31, 2025

The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) is reviewing very serious allegations from Okmulgee High School. Complaints received via OSDE’s Awareity reporting system have raised concerns pertain...

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County mother arrested after toddler’s fentanyl death

January 31, 2025

A Morris woman has been arrested and charged with felony child neglect following the fentanyl-related death of her three-yearold son last summer.Jordan Shay Burks was arrested Wednesday evening and bo...

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4-H members compete in Cupcake Challenge

January 31, 2025

The aroma of fresh-baked cupcakes and the hum of excited chatter filled the room as young bakers from across Okmulgee County gathered on January 21 for the annual 4-H Cupcake Challenge. With teams hai...

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OCEM to host Storm Spotter Training

January 31, 2025

Okmulgee County Emergency Management (OCEM) is partnering with the Tulsa office of the National Weather Service (NWS) to host a Storm Spotter Training event. This critical training session is schedule...

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Candidates to speak at forum tomorrow

January 31, 2025

The Okmulgee County Republicans are hosting a Candidate Forum this Saturday, Feb. 1, providing voters with a chance to hear directly from the Republican candidates vying for the State Senate District ...

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Rep. Fetgatter thankful for clarity over funding freeze

January 31, 2025

House Tribal and External Affairs Leader Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, this week expressed thanks to the Trump Administration for clarifying the freeze on federal grant and loan funding.In a White...

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Filing period ahead for municipal offices

January 31, 2025

Candidates interested in filing for municipal office in Okmulgee County municipalities will file Declarations of Candidacy beginning 8 a.m. Monday, Feb. 3.Those who wish to file for a municipal office...

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Workshop aims to help people with disabilities

January 31, 2025

Caring for individuals with disabilities can be a deeply rewarding experience, but it also presents unique financial and legal challenges. To help navigate these complexities, a free workshop, “The Li...

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MFD to hold Pancake Breakfast

January 31, 2025

Morris Fire Department will hold its annual Pancake Breakfast Saturday, Feb. 8, from 7-11 a.m. at the Morris Elementary Cafeteria. The meal will feature all-youcan-eat pancakes, sausage and bacon. Adu...

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Henryettan Honored as Luv Ford Athlete of the Week

January 31, 2025

Honored as the most recent Luv Ford Athlete of the Week was Henryetta High School basketball player Skylar Greenhaw, pictured with Coach Bunyan Johnson (right) Coy Hunnicutt of Luv Ford.