Hard work, dedication and a passion for music paid off in a big way for members of the Henryetta High School choir program, as several students recently earned top honors at the district Solo and Ense...

Seniors in the Okmulgee area are discovering that staying active and eating well can also be fun, thanks to two engaging programs offered through OSU Extension and led locally by Extension Educator Ji...

In the wake of last week’s devastating tornado, the Beggs community continues to demonstrate the resilience and compassion that small towns are known for. Volunteers, utility crews, churches and emerg...

Community members gathered recently for the Henryetta Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Legislative Forum, held the first Friday of each month at 11:30 a.m. in the meeting room at Shoney’s. The forum, whi...

House Tribal and External Affairs Leader Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, today announced he will not seek reelection for his final legislative term.First elected to the House in 2016, Fetgatter will...

In a matter of minutes on the evening of March 6, a powerful tornado tore through the heart of Okmulgee County, leaving behind devastation, heartbreak and loss. Yet in the midst of tragedy, the commun...

Two Okmulgee County residents appeared recently in federal court in Muskogee in unrelated criminal cases involving threatening communications and armed robbery, according to announcements from the Uni...

Local artisans, businesses, organizations and community groups are being invited to take part in an exciting community celebration this spring as the Veterans of Foreign Wars prepares to host the VFW ...

Drivers traveling along US-75 near Preston in Okmulgee County will soon see major changes as a long-anticipated highway improvement project begins taking shape.The Oklahoma Department of Transportatio...

Learning at Dewar Public Schools is about to take on a breath of fresh air.School officials recently announced the completion and opening of a new outdoor classroom, a dedicated space designed to take...

Classrooms across Okmulgee County are bursting with bright colors, wacky socks, western hats and plenty of books this week as students celebrate Read Across America 2026.Observed nationally on March 2...

Oklahomans who want to change their party affiliation must submit their change no later than March 31.According to Okmulgee County Election Board Secretary Ashley Carnes, voters may change their party...

With wildfire season already impacting Okmulgee County and new emergency alert systems on the horizon, the Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners tackled a packed agenda Monday morning that ran...

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...

The Henryetta Lions Club is calling on the community to roll up their sleeves and help save lives during an upcoming community blood drive held in honor of a fellow Henryettan.The drive is being organ...

Friday, March 13, is the voter registration deadline for the April 7 election. The April election is a multi-entity election: Board of Education Elections for Henryetta, Wilson, Liberty and Tulsa Tech...

The Okmulgee County Election Board announced that a post-election audit of the Feb. 10 Municipal Primary Election has been authorized by State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax. The audit will be h...

VFW Post 539 will hold its next Feed the Vets food distribution event Thursday, March 5, at 11 a.m. at New Life Church, located at 2101 S. C Street in Henryetta. The program aims to provide food to mi...

Former Okmulgee County Homeless Shelter Interim Director Rose Lynch shared the following information announcing the new changes for the Okmulgee County Homeless Shelter: It has truly been one of the g...

Above left, Rotary President Saylor Pence was honored to present a Paul Harris Fellow Pin to David Dykes. The Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute or who have contrib...