Hunter Gobin and Graci Lollis were named Henryetta High School’s Prom King and Queen Saturday evening. Students enjoyed an evening of fun, dancing and more at the annual event. See additional photos o...

Morris, Preston Academic Teams headed to NationalsWith its strong finish at the Cougar Invitational, the Morris High School Academic Bowl Team proved themselves worthy to play on a national stage. Thi...

Okmulgee County’s Rural Water District #5 has rescheduled its annual meeting for Monday, May 6, at 7 p.m. at the RWD District Office, 10410 Loblolly Rd. in Henryetta.The meeting will include the elect...

Event planned this Friday, SaturdayThe Beggs Chamber of Commerce is proud to present their inaugural Frontier Day Friday Art Walk. The event will be held this Friday from 6-7:30 p.m. and will feature ...

Commissioners cover short agendaDuring their regular meeting Monday, the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners approved several items, including blanket purchase orders for District 1 with S&H Auto a...

After a ribbon cutting ceremony for Coldwell Banker Select last week, the more-than-a-century-old business now has a place to call home in Henryetta. The real estate brokerage plans to give the commun...

There are certain things for which Oklahoma summers are known: Oppressive heat, suffocating humidity, devastating drought, continually running air conditioners and the song of cicadas.To be sure, no O...

District 7 event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in MuskogeeThe District 7 Veterans of Foreign Wars, which includes Okmulgee County, invites everyone to attend the 3rd annual Loyalty Days Family Freedom Festiv...

Sanford calls for stray ordinance enforcementThe Henryetta City Council and Municipal Authority met Tuesday for their regular meeting, discussing a range of topics from hunting ordinances to junk vehi...

Officers with VFW Post 539 in Henryetta joined Mayor Michael Dickey last Friday as he signed a proclamation declaring April 29 through May 3 as Buddy Poppy Week. Pictured from left are Sr. Vice Comman...

Congratulations to Dewar Prom King and Queen Nevin Corbin and Marti Yaerger. Dewar held its prom last weekend at the Okmulgee Elks Lodge.

Robert Kramer reaches milestoneRobert Kramer was all smiles Monday as he was the ‘talk of the town,’ having reached a milestone very few can attain.Kramer celebrated his 102nd birthday on April 15, an...

$750,000 grant received for new adoption centerThe Okmulgee County Humane Society is excited to announce its future home in Historic Downtown Okmulgee, made possible through a $750,000 grant from the ...

OSU Institute of Technology’s 227th Commencement will be held Friday, April 19, at 5 p.m. in Covelle Hall. The spring ceremony celebrates the accomplishments of over 300 career-ready students. Oklahom...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners held a brief meeting Monday, starting with a prayer from Commissioner Erik Zoellner before the usual approval of minutes from the previous meeting.The board ...

The Wilson Tigers boys basketball team, under Coach Grant Proctor, had the very exciting privilege and honor of being recognized on the House floor at the State Capitol Wednesday for their historic se...

The Cases of Mayetta Mack and Ruby F. BiggsIn Okmulgee County, where the rhythms of rural life beat in harmony with the passing seasons, two chilling tales of unsolved murders have lingered in the col...

A ribbon cutting was held April 4 for the new playground at Preston Public Schools, thanks to fundraising efforts and grants from various donors.Preston Public School, Fitness 4 Kids Organizers, Kelli...

The Henryetta Knight Brigade has received an invitation to perform in May 2025 at the National Memorial Day Parade. However - help is needed to get the band to Washington, D.C. Here’s where you can he...

The Henryetta Knight and Lady Knight Golf teams had a superb finish April 4th at the Heartland Conference Tournament at Henryetta Golf Club.Junior Brady Norman earns top medalist honors firing a 1 ove...