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Muskogee, Oklahoma Patch AM: a 4 min readCoffee in hand, Muskogee? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- When Muskogee students head back to class this August
- How Muskogeeās new $27M recovery center plans to change lives
Also on today's calendar: Back 2 School Shopping Event and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: A morning t-storm; warmer, with a high of 98 and low of 78 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Sunday: Sunny and toasty conditions, temps: high: 102, low: 76.
- Monday: Record-tying heat, with a high of 105 and low of 77 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ 2026-27 school start dates across northeast Oklahoma (newson6.com) ā Families in Muskogee should mark their calendars: Muskogee Public Schools start the 2026ā27 year on August 13, with Haskell Public Schools in Muskogee County beginning August 6. The guide also lists first-day dates for dozens of nearby districts, helping local parents coordinate schedules, commutes, and childcare across northeast Oklahoma. 
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ā¢ New Muscogee Nation healing and recovery center offering addiction and mental health services (kjrh.com) ā A new Muscogee Nation Healing and Recovery Center is about to open in Muskogee, offering residential addiction treatment, mental and behavioral health care, and therapy on a 27-acre campus at North Main and East Harris. With private rooms, exercise facilities, fishing ponds, and peer counselors, the $27 million center aims to show local residents that long-term recovery is possible. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Muskogee
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Upcoming Events in
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ā Featured events ā
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Adult Otaku Club ā
Muskogee Public Library, 801 W Okmulgee Ave, Muskogee
5:00 pm
Monday July 27
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Other local events
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LAUW Women United Teacher Pop Up Shop ā
Muskogee Civic Center, 425 Boston St, Muskogee
10:00 am -
Muskogee Little Theatre presents "Into The Woods" (FIRST WEEKEND)
Muskogee Chamber of Commerce Muskogee Little Theatre, 311 South 3rd Street, Muskogee, OK, 74401, United States -
Back 2 School Shopping Event ā
Central Mall, 5111 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith
10:00 am -
Branson's "Pierce Arrow" at the Roxy ā
Muskogee Chamber of Commerce The Roxy Theater, 220 W Okmulgee, Muskogee, OK, 74401, United States -
Downtown Business Awards ā
The Harmony Hall, 206 S 7th St, Muskogee
11:30 am -
Roxy Theater ā
Roxy Theater, 220 W Okmulgee Ave, Muskogee
7:00 pm -
Muskogee-Hampton Inn & Suites-Muskogee ā
Hampton Inn Muskogee, 3101 Military Blvd, Muskogee
7:00 pm -
Little Readers: Story Time ā
Muskogee Public Library, 801 W Okmulgee Ave, Muskogee
10:00 am
Tuesday July 28
Friday July 31
Saturday August 1
Monday August 3
Saturday August 8
Monday August 17
Wednesday August 19
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š Events Nearby
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Poker Night for a Purpose ā
40:31 Rehab & Wellness, 1805 N York St Ste H, Muskogee
4:00 pm -
Town Meeting ā
Fort Gibson, OK Calendar, 200 West Poplar, Fort Gibson
6:00 pm -
Game night D&D Group ā
Muskogee Public Library, 801 W Okmulgee Ave, Muskogee
5:30 pm -
Jr. Archaeologists ā
Muskogee Public Library, 801 W Okmulgee Ave, Muskogee
10:00 am
Saturday July 25
Monday July 27
Tuesday July 28
Wednesday July 29
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hot temperatures are forecasted over the next week across our service area.
We have some tips to ensure you and your loved ones stay safe. You can also check our list of Cool Zones to find a place to stay cool: OGE.comā¦ (Nextdoor )
- Metals USA posted a job opening for Crane Operator/Truck Loader- 3rd Shift in Muskogee. Apply here.
- Koch Industries posted a job opening for Material Handler in Muskogee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Muskogee here.
š Nearby News
Fort Gibson
- 1515 N County Line Rd E, Fort Gibson, OK 74434 (zillow.com)
Checotah
- July 23, 2026 Issue, Page 2 of 11 (poncacitynews.com)
Tahlequah
- America 250 - Impact of American Revolution on Cherokee Nation (fox23.com)
- Back-to-school dates across Green Country (ktul.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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