Joe ‘Bill’ Beesley

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April 1, 2026

Joe ‘Bill’ Beesley

February 13, 1944 – March 26, 2026

Joe Bill Beesley was born on February 13, 1944, in Nuyaka to H.W. and Esther (Owen) Beesley. He was the 17th of 21 children. Joe, 82, went to his eternal home on March 26, 2026. Funeral service was held at 1 p.m. April 1, 2026, at Sonrise Community Church in Beggs. Burial took place at Beggs Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of Mc-Clendon-Winters Funeral Home of Beggs.

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Early voting begins tomorrow

April 1, 2026

Voters across Okmulgee County will soon have the opportunity to make their voices heard, as early voting begins Thursday ahead of the April 7 election. At the same time, those interested in serving th...

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City proclaims May as Buddy Poppy Month

April 1, 2026

In a show of continued support for the nation’s veterans, Henryetta Mayor Michael Dickey officially signed a proclamation on Friday, March 27, declaring the month of May as Buddy Poppy Month in the ci...

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Legislative Forums set for Friday

April 1, 2026

Okmulgee County residents are invited to attend the upcoming Legislative Forums this Friday. Representatives Scott Fetgatter and Chris Banning, along with Senator Bryan Logan, will share with constitu...

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County Commissioners address agreements, policies at meeting

April 1, 2026

The Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners tackled a wide range of business Monday morning, with key discussion centering on updating purchasing card (P-Card) policies, approving a revised 911 ...

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Annual Lions Easter Egg Hunt nears

April 1, 2026

One of the community’s most anticipated spring traditions is set to return this weekend as the Henryetta Lions Club prepares to host its Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4, at Nichols Park.Th...

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Henryetta names new Interim Chief of Police

April 1, 2026

The City of Henryetta is entering a new chapter in its law enforcement leadership, as City Manager David Bullard announced the appointment of Joey Cantrell as Interim Chief of Police, effective April ...

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Bluepeak expands across the state

April 1, 2026

Bluepeak, a leading provider of high-speed fiber internet serving communities across Oklahoma, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Texas and Wyoming, today announced its continued expansion across ...

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Wrong-way crash on U.S. 75 leaves two injured

April 1, 2026

A late-night wrong-way collision on U.S. Highway 75 left two drivers injured early Saturday morning, according to a report from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.The crash occurred at approximately 3:42 a.m...

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AI brings new risks for our children

April 1, 2026

There is no question that artificial intelligence (AI) is helping improve many areas of our lives. Researchers use it to analyze medical data, businesses rely on it to streamline logistics and operati...

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100 Years Ago (1926)

April 1, 2026

• A powerful steam-boiler explosion occurred on the Josey Oil Company lease late in the morning, sending metal fragments flying for nearly half a mile and shaking windows in Henryetta. Robert Madden, ...

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Meetings & Coordination

April 1, 2026

This report is a summary of activities Okmulgee County Emergency Management participated in and does not reflect all activities performed by or participated in by Okmulgee County Emergency Management....