Exited Support & Improvement

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January 30, 2026

The following Okmulgee County schools were recognized by the Oklahoma State Department of Education for meeting or maintaining academic improvement standards under ESSA:

Voluntary Improvement/ Remained Undesignated

• Okmulgee Primary -Recognized schools demonstrated measurable academic progress and will continue to receive state support as requested to sustain gains.

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OSU Extension welcomes new educators

January 30, 2026

The Oklahoma State University Extension Office in Okmulgee County is welcoming two new educators whose backgrounds and passion for service are expected to bring added value to local youth, families an...

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Good News for Local Schools

January 30, 2026

A wave of encouraging news is rippling through Oklahoma’s education community, and several schools in Okmulgee County are among those being celebrated.According to a memorandum released by the Oklahom...

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Federal court judge denies dismissal of cases

January 30, 2026

A federal judge has declined to dismiss two high-profile lawsuits challenging whether Oklahoma prosecutors are unlawfully exercising criminal jurisdiction over Native Americans in Indian Country, allo...

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A Salute to Our Hometown Heroes

January 30, 2026

As the Henryetta Free-Lance and Okmulgee Times recognize the men and women of law enforcement and first responders across Okmulgee County in today’s special Salute to Hometown Heroes section included ...

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Legislative Forum is Feb. 6 at Shoney’s

January 30, 2026

The first Legislative Forum of the year will take place Friday, Feb. 6, at 11 a.m. at Shoney’s, located at 610 E. Main Street across from Walmart in Henryetta.

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Bingo Night planned Feb. 4

January 30, 2026

A fun-filled evening of bingo is planned for late February in Henryetta, with proceeds set to benefit local youth agricultural programs.The Henryetta FFA and 4-H Booster Club will host a Bingo Night f...

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OCEM Storm Spotter Training is tomorrow

January 30, 2026

Residents interested in severe weather safety and community preparedness are invited to attend a Storm Spotter Training hosted by Okmulgee County Emergency Management (OCEM) in partnership with the Na...

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Central OK Cattle Conference set Feb. 13 in Stillwater

January 30, 2026

Registration is now open for the Central Oklahoma Cattle Conference, a day-long educational and networking event designed to serve cattle producers and agricultural professionals across the region. Th...

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What should you do with your tax refund?

January 30, 2026

It’s almost time for people to begin receiving their tax refunds. If you get one, what will you do with it?The answer will depend somewhat on the size of your refund. Last year, the average was $3,167...

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100 Years Ago (1926)

January 30, 2026

• A Claremore jury awarded $15,000 to the heirs of J.F. Gaither and his son, J.T. Gaither, who were killed in Catoosa in 1922. The Gaithers, well known in the Okmulgee area and namesakes of the town o...

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are still alive

January 30, 2026

are still alive, though some have fallen asleep. Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles.Now, what makes this quotation interesting is that it is actually an early Christian creed (Credo) ...