Last Friday, the Henryetta Fire Department participated in an emotional welcome home celebration honoring a fellow firefighter who sustained serious injuries in a fireworks accident on July 4. The eve...

In a powerful new partnership aimed at saving lives, Okmulgee County Emergency Management (OCEM) has joined forces with the American Red Cross to bring free smoke detectors and professional installati...

The Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners tabled a key resolution Monday morning during their regular meeting, opting to delay approval of updated rural fire department boundaries until next w...

The Henryetta Knight Brigade marching band turned up the heat at the 73rd Annual Oklahoma State Fair Band Day Parade Competition on Monday, Sept. 15, capturing 2nd place in Band and 3rd place in Color...

The Henryetta Lions Club met Thursday, Sept. 11, at The Shack 2.0 for a meeting filled with gratitude, community updates and anticipation for upcoming events - including a special screening to com- me...

September 24, 1967 - September 9, 2025Edward “Eddie” Lee Lowe, 57, passed away September 9, 2025, in Okmulgee. He was born Sunday, September 24, 1967, in Tulsa to Jonas R. “Rusty” Lowe and Sharon Whit...