Early voting continues today for the upcoming District 8 Republican Primary Election, at the Okmulgee County Courthouse, located at 314 W 7th Street, Room 102, in Okmulgee. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 6 ...

Early voting begins tomorrow for citizens in Okmulgee County. Voters who cannot make it to the polls on March 4 election day have the option of voting early at the Okmulgee County Election Board. The ...

The Henryetta Lions Club will be holding another Bingo fundraiser on Sunday, March 2, at 3 p.m. at The Briefcase, 313 W. Main St. in downtown Henryetta. This event will help raise money for the Henrye...

Six candidates will appear on the March 4 Republican primary ballot for the open Oklahoma State Senate District 8 race, but only five are actively campaigning.The eastern Oklahoma seat is open because...

Henryetta’s First Christian Church Food Pantry food distribution will be held Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.The church is located at 412 N 5th Street (5th & Cummings).No personal individual telephone...

A Haskell couple is facing child neglect charges after a viral video captured a 7-year-old girl left outside in freezing temperatures, wearing only pajamas and socks. The incident has sparked widespre...

The Okmulgee County commissioners approved three appointments to the County Fair Board during Monday’s meeting. This action came after no one filed for the seats during the most recent Fair Board Elec...

A special honor was bestowed earlier this week on a former Henryetta Public School superintendent.On Monday during the halftime of the Henryetta boys game, the Knight Center was officially renamed the...

A powerful winter storm has gripped Okmulgee County and much of the state, bringing hazardous road conditions, frigid temperatures and widespread disruptions. Temperatures in Okmulgee have plummeted a...

Early voting begins Thursday, Feb. 27, for voters in Okmulgee County. Voters who cannot make it to the polls on March 4 election day have the option of voting early at the Okmulgee County Election Boa...

The highly anticipated annual Henryetta Chamber of Commerce banquet has been postponed.“After much discussion and weighing all of our options, talking to caterers and the school, out of an abundance o...

The Henryetta City Council meeting originally scheduled for Feb. 18 has been postponed due to inclement weather and will now take place on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center, located a...

It was all about the smiles and awards at the recent Okmulgee County Spring Livestock Show and Premium Sale. Thanks to all of the Okmulgee County Ag Teachers, 4-H Leaders, Fair Board, Spring Livestock...

Sample ballots are now available for the March 4 election. Voters can download a sample ballot using the State Election Board OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/ elections/ovp or pick up a copy at the Ok...

As we approach a significant weather event, Okmulgee County residents need to prepare for a challenging few days ahead.The National Weather Service has upgraded the Winter Storm Watch to a Winter Stor...

In a heartfelt ceremony on the eve of Valentine’s Day, Okmulgee Mayor Mickey Baldwin and his wife presented an Honor Quilt to Air Force veteran George Gully at the Okmulgee American Legion Post 10. Fa...

There is still time to get tickets to the Henryetta Chamber of Commerce as they celebrate its 110th annual banquet in grand style with a Masquerade Ball this Saturday. This event will take place at th...

Last Friday, Okmulgee High School hosted a poignant and necessary presentation by “Journey of Hope,” part of The Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum’s outreach efforts to commemorate the 30th ann...

The Dewar High School football team and Coach Josh Been were excited and thankful for the recent donation from Jeremy Roberts with Edward Jones, who presented them with a $1,000 check to assist in the...

The Henryetta Board of Education convened for its regular meeting on Feb. 10, as the members received updates from around the district.Following the reports, the board moved forward with a series of a...