At its regular monthly meeting on June 9, the Henryetta Board of Education tackled a full agenda of updates, approvals and personnel matters, as the district gears up for the 2025-26 academic year. Su...

Editor’s Note: The Okmulgee Times earned 1st Place in Sales Promotion, 2nd Place in Layout and Design and 3rd Place in advertising.-The Oklahoma Press Association presented its Better Newspaper Contes...

The Henryetta Lions Club continues to embrace its motto “We Serve” through active civic engagement and leadership renewal, as demonstrated in recent meetings and the annual officer installation ceremo...

The Henryetta Territorial Museum is opening its doors for a special series of public days this summer, giving residents and visitors a chance to explore the city’s rich history and heritage. Beginning...

Monday was the first meeting of the Henryetta Public Library Summer Reading Program.Keith Green and Billie Dean taught the kids all about Cornhole. They taught them the rules, how to throw the bean ba...

Congratulations to the new 2025-26 Mvskoke Royalty, Miss Muscogee Nation Aholoce Deere and Jr. Miss Muscogee Nation Mia Powell. The new royalty are pictured with Principal Chief David Hill and Second ...

Damian Smith is pictured above left with Dale Dickey after the annual Fish Fry event last week, held by the Tulladega Masonic Lodge #201. Smith, a 2025 graduate of Dewar High School, was one of the sc...

A special meeting of the Henryetta City Council has been set for 6:30 p.m. to consider the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget. The meeting will be held at the Civic Center, 115 S. 4th Street.

Nichols Park will rumble to life later this month as chrome-clad pickups, classic haulers, and modern street trucks roll in for the inaugural Tailgate Throwdown Truck Show, set for Saturday, June 21. ...

The 2025 session of the Oklahoma Legislature has officially concluded, marking one of the most active and reform-driven legislative cycles in recent years. Dozens of laws were passed affecting educati...

Organizers of the Roy Madden Spring Round-Up Rodeo have announced the cancellation of this weekend’s event due to saturated ground conditions and more rain in the forecast.The decision was made after ...

The Muscogee Nation Festival is gearing up to deliver an unforgettable weekend of music, culture and celebration at the Claude Cox Omniplex in Okmulgee. With a powerhouse lineup of musical talent, thi...

Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) wrapped up its annual Summer Exploration Camp on June 5, welcoming 63 enthusiastic students from grades 6-10 for three action-packed days of hands-on learning, c...

Veterans and volunteers from around the community helped with the Feed the Vets event by VFW Post 539. The food distribution event was held Thursday at the New Life Assembly of God Church in Henryetta...

The H-Town Community Theatre is inviting audiences to enjoy an evening of supernatural hilarity with its upcoming production of Blithe Spirit, a classic comedy by renowned playwright Noël Coward.Perfo...

This summer, local students in grades 6 through 12 will have the chance to take control of their financial future thanks to an engaging and educational program offered by First Family Federal Credit U...

Henryetta Lions Club hosted a special gathering on May 29 at The Shack 2.0, highlighted by a visit from 2025-26 District Governor Elect Nancy Wood and Past Council Chair (PCC) Neal Wood.District Gover...

Congratulations to 2025 Henryetta graduate Kenleigh Kaler for receiving a $1,500 scholarship from the Henryetta Class of 1985. This scholarship was presented at the All School Reunion last weekend, wh...

The Henryetta Chamber of Commerce is saddling up for an exciting weekend of western tradition as it hosts the Roy Madden Spring Round-Up Open Rodeo this Friday and Saturday starting nightly at 8 p.m. ...

Residents across Okmulgee County are being urged to stay weather-aware as forecasters warn of another round of rainfall that could lead to flash flooding and dangerous driving conditions. A Flood Watc...