As we mark another anniversary of September 11, 2001, it’s a solemn occasion to reflect on the events that forever changed our nation. On that fateful Tuesday morning, the tranquility of a clear blue ...

The City of Henryetta sanitation crew is currently shorthanded. A fill-in driver is learning the routes, so trash pickup times may differ from normal.If there is a missed pickup, call City Hall at 918...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners met for their regular meeting on Monday, starting with the approval of the minutes from the Sept. 3 meeting.During comments from the public, a resident inqui...

Last week at Assembly of God Church in Henryetta, VFW Post 539 members, VFW Auxiliary members, SSVF, Schulter Frontier City Kids, Schulter School Student Council and Joy of Life church members conduct...

The Okmulgee County Free Fair ended its three-day run Saturday. Exhibitor Alethea Pannell is shown with her Fatsia (Spider Web) plant, which was named Reserve Grand Champion in its division. This is t...

The Okmulgee County Republicans’ next meeting will be held Tuesday, Sept. 10, and they will have the honor of hosting Senator Roger Thompson and Representative Scott Fetgatter, who will speak during t...

City, county, school and other organizations are being invited to participate in another public meeting to share information on open meetings and records.After overwhelming success in 2023, the Office...

Congratulations to reigning champion Lindsey Babino for her first place win in this year’s Homemade Ice Cream Competition. Her apple pie ice cream was the winning entry. Also, congratulations to Alber...

It’s September - not too hot and not too cold. Football is about to dominate Friday nights and fall festivals will take over on Saturdays in October. Take advantage of the third Cruise Knight of the y...

The winners for the annual Henryetta Labor Day Parade have been announced: Cars Tiny Tots • 1st - Luke Sands/Josie Ligons • 2nd - Lilith Graham • 3rd - Abigail Rocha --- Juniors • 1st - Henryetta MS C...

The 2024 Okmulgee County Free Fair is underway, with lots of fun, exhibits and plenty of animals ready for competition.The event continues through Saturday, and visitors are able to enter at 9 a.m. ea...

Monday was the perfect day for a large crowd to witness the annual Labor Day Parade through downtown Henryetta. Bands from various schools, including Dewar (first appearance), along with Union represe...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners met for their first regular meeting of the month following the holiday weekend. The meeting began with the usual prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, followed by...

The 2024 Okmulgee County Free Fair officially opens tomorrow, and the County Fairgrounds are ready for visitors, exhibitors and lots of animals throughout the three-day event.Taking place Thursday thr...

NATALIE GABBARD COUNSELOR, ATOKA Editor’s Note: September is National Suicide Prevention and Recovery Month and therefore we will be covering a critical and often overlooked issue: the alarming rate o...

An Okmulgee man was sentenced to life in prison in a federal case last week.The Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Elijha Dewayne Taylor, age 34, was sentenced to li...

Risk factors and behaviors to watch out for that could indicate someone is considering taking their life:1. Health• Mental health conditions• Depression• Substance use problems• Bipolar disorder• Schi...

Henryetta will be very busy place over the next few days, as citizens celebrate the Labor Day holiday and enjoy the last hurrah of summer. The carnival will be open Friday and Saturday from 6-11 p.m. ...

Seeking a modern approach to community wellness and policing, the Muscogee Nation has developed a first-ever Tribal Crisis Intervention Team Training. The course is a critical component in improving t...

As the Henryetta Knights prepare to take the field this weekend, fans are being urged to take note of updated spectator policies and parking arrangements, especially with the added complexity of the L...