Leonard ‘Lee Boy’ Leroy Lewis

Obituaries

December 29, 2023

April 3, 1942 – December 20, 2023

Leonard Leroy Lewis, 81, died Wednesday, December 20, 2023, in Okmulgee. The Hour of Remembrance for Mr. Lewis will be held Saturday, December 30, 2023, at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church, Central. Rev. Darren Williams, pastor, will preside. Burial will follow the service at Our Lady of Grace Cemetery in Okmulgee. Arrangements are under the direction of Keith D. Biglow Funeral Directors, Inc. of Okmulgee.

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HHS Homecoming to light up Main Street

October 6, 2024

Henryetta High School’s Homecoming celebration promises to bring the community together like never before this year. Scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 10, the festivities will transform Main Street into a ...

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Henryetta Lions Club is ready to serve

October 4, 2024

This Saturday, the Henryetta Lions will be kicking off their holiday fundraising season at Nichols Park. From 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Lions will be selling raffle tickets for a chance to win a Ruger .243 (v...

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Rotary Club Movie Night is Oct. 17

October 4, 2024

Henryetta Rotary Club is gearing up for their next movie night, Thursday, Oct. 17. The movies are held at The Briefcase, 313 W. Main Street, and begin at 6 p.m.This month’s movie night will feature a ...

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City addressing billing system issue

October 4, 2024

The City of Henryetta has announced its technical support team is working to fix an issue with their billing system. The team will have the issue fixed as soon as possible to print bills.According to ...

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Grayson Gumbo Fest is Saturday

October 4, 2024

It’s Gumbo Time!Mayor Leon Anderson of the Town of Grayson, invites the public to attend their annual Gumbo Fest this Saturday beginning at 10 a.m.The festival is the town’s main fundraiser and those ...

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Sample ballots available for Nov. 5 election

October 4, 2024

Sample ballots are now available for the November 5 Presidential Election and Special Election for the City of Beggs. Voters can download a sample ballot using the State Election Board OK Voter Portal...

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Wilson Student Named Athlete of the Week

October 4, 2024

Wilson High School senior softball player Janelle Proctor was honored as Luv Ford’s Athlete of the Week. Making the presentation is Missy Nash of Luv Ford. Coach Taiah Proctor is pictured with her out...

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Beard & Mustache contest to debut at Pecan Fest

October 4, 2024

The Okmulgee Pecan Festival is returning this year with an exciting new addition to its lineup: a Beard & Mustache Competition.This fun-filled event invites participants of all ages to show off their ...

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Legion to host Potato Dinner

October 4, 2024

American Legion Post 10 will hold a Potato Dinner this evening, Oct. 4, from 5-7 p.m. at the post, located at 730 W. 6th St. in Okmulgee. The meal will include a baked potato, drink and dessert for $1...

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OCEM Report

October 4, 2024

I attended the regular Board of County Commissioners meeting. Key topics related to emergency management were discussed, including ongoing community preparedness and mitigation efforts.--- Review of D...

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County fairboard to meet Oct. 7

October 4, 2024

The Okmulgee County Fairboard will meet Monday, Oct. 7, at 7 p.m. at the OSU Extension Center, 1901 N. Oklahoma Ave. at the county fairgrounds. An agenda for the Fairboard meeting will be as follows:•...