Early voting begins Thursday, June 13, for voters in Okmulgee County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day, have the option of voting early at their County Election Boar...

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division will be in Okmulgee to aid workers and employers regarding federal wage laws following the natural disasters there.An event will be held Monday, J...

Arrest madeAn investigation is underway in a shooting incident that happened Sunday evening in Henryetta.Details are sparse, but according to Sheriff Eddy Rice, there was a report of a drive-by shooti...

OCCJA Director calls letter ‘moot’ following subsequent prosecutionDuring a lengthy meeting on Tuesday morning, the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners discussed the termination of an existing audi...

A Critical Renewal for the City’s FutureHenryetta is set to vote on a crucial sales tax renewal on June 18, a decision that city officials, including Mayor Michael Dickey and City Manager David Bullar...

Event is tomorrow at Okmulgee Elks LodgeThe Okmulgee Elks Lodge invites you to a Candidate Forum and Pie Auction tomorrow, June 1, at 5 p.m. The event will take place at 701 S. Mission in Okmulgee and...

Do you love shopping at garage sales?Well, this weekend is the Okmulgee City-Wide Garage Sale.The garage sale will be held through Sunday, June 2. No permit is needed as the City of Okmulgee is waivin...

The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail is approaching. Applications must be received by the County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. Monday, June 3.According to Okmulgee County Election Bo...

A literal fight at the Okmulgee County Jail in December between detention officers and Muscogee Nation Lighthorse police led the tribe to charge one jailer, Matthew Joseph Douglas, with assaulting a t...

Giveaway includes 42” Zero-turn mowerThe Henryetta Education Foundation’s annual fundraiser is currently underway, according to President James McCullough.For 27 years, the Henryetta Education Foundat...

Okmulgee County Election Board Secretary Ashley Carnes said this week that Oklahomans who changed their political party affiliation after March 31 will be on hold.Carnes reminds voters that party chan...

First National to become Patrons BankFirst National Bank & Trust Company of Okmulgee is excited to announce its official name change to Patrons Bank, effective June 1, 2024. The new, forward-looking l...

The members of Henryetta’s VFW and American Legion Posts participated in the annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Westlawn Cemetery. Caveryn Foster sang “Letters from War,” and Breanna Bevenue Clark sang “...

The VFW Post 539 in Henryetta will conduct its Feed the Vets program Thursday, June 6, at 11 a.m. at New Life Assembly of God Church, 1201 S. C Street in Henryetta.Volunteers are needed at 10 a.m. in ...

Kick off your summer and make a trip to Henryetta where the Roy Madden Spring Rodeo Round Up is sure to entertain the whole family. Whether it’s your first rodeo or you’re a regular in the rodeo scene...

The Henryetta Public Schools board will meet at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 29, for a special session.Agenda items listed for consideration are:• Vote to convene into executive session in accordance with...

Get your tickets now for the upcoming Henryetta Chamber of Commerce Roy Madden Spring Roundup Rodeo.During this two-day event, guests can observe rodeo activities such as bareback riding, bull riding,...

$4.7M loan approved for water system upgradesThe Henryetta City Council convened for its regular meeting with a series of important discussions and decisions on the agenda.Items on the agenda approved...

Local resident injured in single-vehicle crashA serious personal injury collision occurred on US-266, eight miles west of Checotah in McIntosh County, on May 18, at approximately 5:30 p.m. The acciden...

“Superb!” “Broadway quality…” Do not miss this!!!! You will be amazed!” Those were just of the few of the words used to describe Henryetta High School’s Theater Department production of “Music Man” wh...