The aroma of fresh-baked cupcakes and the hum of excited chatter filled the room as young bakers from across Okmulgee County gathered on January 21 for the annual 4-H Cupcake Challenge. With teams hai...

Okmulgee County Emergency Management (OCEM) is partnering with the Tulsa office of the National Weather Service (NWS) to host a Storm Spotter Training event. This critical training session is schedule...

Governor Kevin Stitt has proclaimed February as Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, celebrating the transformative role the CareerTech system plays in preparing students for high-demand career...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners held its regular meeting on Monday, with Okmulgee Mayor Mickey Baldwin briefly addressing the board about efforts to assist the unhoused population during th...

Early voting begins Thursday, Feb. 6, for voters in Okmulgee County. The February election is a multi-district election, with five entities. Voters who cannot make it to the polls on Election Day, Feb...

The Okmulgee Board of Education held a special meeting Jan. 23 to discuss the employment contract of Superintendent Clay Vineyard. The meeting began at 5:30 p.m. with a quorum established, as all boar...

Delicious desserts, shiny wrapped gift baskets, a tasty BBQ meal and supporting a great cause - sounds like it is time for the 7th annual Okmulgee Ag Boosters Pie & Silent Auction on Feb. 20, 2025. Th...

The Okmulgee County Republicans are hosting a Candidate Forum this Saturday, Feb. 1, providing voters with a chance to hear directly from the Republican candidates vying for the State Senate District ...

Steven Baldridge, a longtime public servant and dedicated community leader, has officially announced his candidacy for the Oklahoma State Senate, representing District 8. With a career deeply rooted i...

H-Town Theatre’s upcoming production of Disney’s Cinderella is already shaping up to be an unforgettable experience, thanks to the outpouring of generosity from Henryetta’s community members and local...

The Okmulgee County Republicans are hosting a Candidate Forum on Saturday, Feb. 1, providing voters with a chance to hear directly from the Republican candidates vying for the State Senate District 8 ...

Henryetta City Council covered a lengthy agenda during their regular monthly meeting, which included several appointments and decisions on property abatements.Agenda items discussed and approved were:...

Candidates interested in filing for municipal office in Okmulgee County municipalities will file Declarations of Candidacy beginning 8 a.m. Monday, Feb. 3.Those who wish to file for a municipal office...

Okmulgee law enforcement authorities are investigating the discovery of human remains within the city limits.The District 25 Violent Crimes Task Force and the Medical Examiner’s Office were working at...

The Okmulgee County Sheriff ’s Office (OCSO) is warning residents about a recent phone scam involving a caller claiming to be “Deputy Simmons.” Reports indicate that the caller ID shows the Sheriff ’s...

The Henryetta Knight Brigade had the priviledge to showcase their talents this past Sunday at the Tulsa Oilers game. The band is getting ready for more fundraisers as they prepare for their trip to Wa...

American Exchange Bank President Keith Hare, along with bank representatives, presented Weleetka High School football team and coaches a donation to help in their drive to obtain rings for the State C...

Sample ballots are now available for the Feb. 11 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...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners met briefly Tuesday morning for their regular weekly meeting.The board began by approving the minutes from last week’s meeting. They then approved an officer...

First Family Federal Credit Union (FFFCU) and AARP team up again for the sixth year, providing free tax preparation for the citizens of Henryetta and the surrounding areas. This service is not just fo...