Okmulgee names new city manager

OKMULGEE, Okla. (AP) -- Sapulpa Assistant City Manager Beverly Rodgers has been hired as Okmulgee's city manager. Rodgers replaces Larry Mitchell, who was named city manager in Owasso. She takes over her new duties on Aug. 14 after three years as an assistant in Sapulpa. She also previously was assistant city manager in Midwest City and mayor of Holdenville.