As summer winds down, excitement is building across Henryetta as students, families and staff prepare for the 2025-26 school year. Henryetta Public Schools has released its official “Welcome Back” sch...

As the start of the new school year approaches, two local organizations are stepping up to support Okmulgee County families with much-needed resources. On Saturday, Aug. 2, both the Okmulgee Family YM...

An uplifting tradition that brings together communities, churches and schools will once again take place this August as the Okmulgee County Prayer Walk returns for its 9th year. The event is scheduled...

A full agenda led to wide-ranging discussions and several key decisions during the July 28 regular meeting of the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners.Commissioners approved various routine items ea...

James McCullough of the Henryetta Education Foundation (HEF) braved the heat last Friday at the Christmas in July event as he promoted the ongoing HEF fundraiser. HEF will hold a drawing on Monday, Se...

Willem Vandenborn is welcomed by Henryetta Public Schools Superintendent Jason Price after he was sworn in to fill the Ward 2 seat on the HPS board. The action came during a special meeting Thursday, ...

Patrons Bank is urging the community to be on high alert as phone scams targeting bank customers continue to rise across the country - and right here at home.Scammers are spoofing legitimate bank phon...

Downtown Henryetta is set to come alive with holiday spirit and summer sunshine today, as the Henryetta Chamber of Commerce presents its annual “Christmas in July” celebration. The event, scheduled fr...

As summer winds down and the school year quickly approaches, Henryetta Public Schools and Dewar Public Schools are rolling out the red carpet for students and families with a series of exciting back-t...

The City of Henryetta has announced that the Main Street railroad crossing is currently closed to all traffic. Residents needing to cross the tracks are encouraged to use the Trudgeon Street crossing ...

Shoppers across Okmulgee County and throughout the state will soon get a much-needed break on back-to-school expenses, as Oklahoma’s annual Sales Tax Holiday kicks off Friday, Aug. 1, and runs through...

The Henryetta Historical Museum continues to welcome guests through its doors this summer with its special every-other-weekend schedule - and this Saturday is no exception. The museum will be open Jul...

Get ready to toss some bags for a good cause as the Henryetta Lions Club hosts its biggest fundraiser of the year - the highly anticipated Cornhole Tournament - set to take place over Labor Day weeken...

The Henryetta Quarterback Club is inviting the entire community to an exciting evening of strength, spirit and support at Summer Pride Night, set for Thursday at 6 p.m. at Cameron Field.The event is m...

An investigation into a deadly shooting in Okmulgee has led to the arrests of three individuals, following a coordinated effort by numerous law enforcement agencies.The case stems from a fatal shootin...

Henryetta is about to get a whole lot merrier - and cooler this Friday, July 25, as the Henryetta Chamber of Commerce transforms downtown into a festive playground for its “Christmas in July” celebrat...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners focused on property management during their regular meeting on Monday, July 21, with a detailed discussion regarding parcels acquired by the county after the...

If you’re looking for summer fun, Henryetta is the place to be this weekend.One of the weekend’s most anticipated events is the Nichols Park Beach Party on Saturday evening. The party kicks off at 4:3...

The Okmulgee County Sheriff’s Office is assisting the Henryetta Police Department with a shooting which occurred early Thursday morning. According to Sheriff Eddy Rice, OCSO patrolmen and investigator...

The Henryetta Board of Education convened for its regular monthly meeting Monday, July 14, addressing a wide-ranging agenda in preparation for the upcoming school year. With enrollment on the rise, sc...