The holiday season is bringing community spirit to the forefront as VFW Post 539 and its Auxiliary prepare to host two special events in early December - one to honor local veterans and another to bri...

The holiday season is approaching, and with it comes the 10th annual Harlan Ford Toy Drive, which began Nov. 14, and continues through Dec. 20. Organized with the support of the Okmulgee County Depart...

City of Henryetta employees were busy hanging the greens for Christmas on streetlight posts Monday. Henryetta is buzzing about the upcoming annual Christmas Parade, along with the Henryetta Hallmark C...

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) announced the arrest of a 19-year-old Okmulgee man following an extensive investigation into the possession of child sexual abuse material.Earlier thi...

Candidate filing for Board of Education seats in10 Okmulgee County school districts will open Monday, Dec. 1, marking the start of a three-day window for individuals wishing to serve their local schoo...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners met Monday morning for its regular session, covering a wide range of county business including personnel actions, utility permits, district equipment purchas...

A Henryetta man is facing a mandatory federal prison sentence after pleading guilty to two felony counts of distributing methamphetamine, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office fo...

The spirit and determination of Okmulgee County cheerleaders were on full display last weekend as teams from Henryetta, Morris, Beggs and Wilson competed in the 2025 OSSAA Game Day Regional Championsh...

Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS) has received federal guidance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to issue partial Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for November 202...

During the challenges of the recent government shutdown, one thing continues to shine through - the strength and compassion of our community.American Exchange Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to hel...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners met Monday morning, Nov. 10, at the courthouse to address a full agenda of county business, including road agreements, 2026 holidays and new service contract...

Jamie Brandt from Schulter School was selected as VFW Post 539 Teacher of the Year for 2025. Pictured from left are new VFW Post539 Commander Brian Bailey, Schulter teacher Jamie Brandt and VFW Post 5...

Wilson School students of all grade levels helped salute and honor veterans during their assembly held Nov. 6. Following the assembly which was assisted by members of VFW Post 539, the military and th...

Following a lengthy investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies, a large-scale illegal marijuana growing operation was uncovered early Wednesday morning at a property on Warren Road in H...

Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) announced that customers will see reduced electric bills beginning this month due to a decline in natural gas prices. The company said the average residential ...

Henryetta FFA is calling on the community to come together and make a difference this holiday season through its Non-Perishable Food Drive, an initiative aimed at helping local families struggling wit...

As Veterans Day approaches, Okmulgee County schools, civic groups and local veterans’ organizations are preparing a full slate of tributes honoring the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed ...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners met Monday to address a range of county business items, including an update on the Opioid Abatement Grant, equipment purchases for the Sheriff ’s Department ...

Downtown Henryetta was busy Friday, as crowds flocked to participate in the annual Trick or Treat event, sponsored by the Henryetta Chamber of Commerce. There were a variety of costumes, but lots of t...

The Henryetta Lions Club is embracing the digital age this holiday season by introducing an online application option for its long-standing Christmas Basket Program, a community effort that provides f...