Muskogee Phoenix

02/24/2025

Officials announce location of new joint public safety complex

A joint public safety complex will be built west of Muskogee Civic Center, city and county officials announced Monday.

02/21/2025

It's time to send in your photos for the Muskogee Phoenix's Smile of the Day. No more than two people in a photo. Include the first and last names of the people in the photo, what city they live in, how you are related and what makes them smile. Email the photos with the information to [email protected]. The sooner you send them in, the sooner they will appear on the front page of the Muskogee Phoenix, as we say — first in, first out.
Photos without complete information will be pushed back in line.

02/17/2025

Area schools cancel on-site learning ahead of winter weather

Muskogee Public Schools will be closed Tuesday, due to the threat of inclement weather.

02/12/2025

It's time to send in your photos for the Muskogee Phoenix's Smile of the Day. No more than two people in a photo. Include the first and last names of the people in the photo, what city they live in, how you are related and what makes them smile. You can also email the photos with the information to [email protected]. The sooner you send them in, the sooner they will appear on the front page of the Muskogee Phoenix. Photos without complete information will be pushed back in line.

02/12/2025

Wagoner County voters gave resounding support of a sales tax to offset cost of a $13.5 million jail settlement.

02/11/2025

Interim City Manager Roger Kolman will resign his position effective April 5, Mayor Patrick Cale said.

Interim Muskogee City Manager Roger Kolman will resign his position effective April 5, Mayor Patrick Cale said.

02/07/2025

The Muskogee Phoenix will close at 1 p.m. Friday so staff may attend the funeral of former Executive Editor Elizabeth Ridenour.

01/31/2025

Want to win a pair of FREE general admission tickets to this weekend's Bull Riders, Inc. events?
All you have to do is put on your favorite cowboy/cowgirl hat and walk into the Muskogee Phoenix office at 214 Wall Street now until 3 p.m. today to claim your tickets for entry to the Friday or Saturday BRI events.
Tickets are limited and will be awarded on a first-come-first-serve basis, limit one pair per household.
So throw on that Stetson and ride downtown to pick up your tickets from your friends at the Phoenix today!
- MP Ad Staff

01/29/2025

01/15/2025

Muskogee County voters pass sales tax

Muskogee County voters are showing support for a countywide sales tax to support public safety projects, according to early results.

01/15/2025

Muskogee County voters are showing support for a countywide sales tax to support public safety projects, according to early results.

01/09/2025

All Muskogee Public Schools will be closed on Friday, January 10, 2025, due to severe winter weather. This will not be a virtual day. Stay safe and warm, Roughers!

01/08/2025

Send in your photos for the Muskogee Phoenix's Smile of the Day. No more than two people in a photo. Include the first and last names of the people in the photo, what city they live in, how you are related and what makes them smile. Email the photos with the information to [email protected]. Put Smile of the Day in the subject line. The sooner you send them in, the sooner they will appear on the front page of the Muskogee Phoenix. Photos without complete information will be pushed back in line.

01/08/2025

People are talking about the Bass Reeves statue coming to Three Rivers Museum, said Angie Rush, museum director.

12/29/2024

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has died. He was 100 years old and had spent more than a year in hospice care. The Georgia peanut farmer served one turbulent term

12/23/2024

Congratulations to Lionel for winning the Phoenix coloring contest! Lionel wins a 6-foot tall Christmas stocking. Nissan of Muskogee sponsored the stocking and was represented by General Manager Jason Hughes. Thank you to Nissan of Muskogee and NeoHealth for sponsoring the contest.

12/16/2024

Win a 6-foot tall Christmas stocking courtesy of Nissan of Muskogee!

Rules and entry form available in Wednesday's edition of the Phoenix!