Client numbers increaseThe Okmulgee County Homeless Shelter continues to see increased numbers of clients being served, and is in need of food assistance.Executive Director Brenda Brewer stated the sh...

Carnival opens Aug. 31Henryetta Labor Day Celebration has added even more events as the city prepares for a weekend of family and rodeo events next weekend.To kick off the celebration, Great Plains Am...

Zoellner gives update on CERF grantThe Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners tabled action on accepting two separate bids during their weekly meeting.During the session, the board opened bids for a 2...

Oklahoma residents are dealing with sweltering heat this week, with very little relief in sight.On Sunday, Okmulgee tied for first with the heat index (feels like) temperature at 125 degrees, accordin...

Miss Mace got a bit of a makeover, thanks to The Barking Barn. Mace is Henryetta Public Schools therapy dog (in training) and The Barking Barn is just one of the many sponsors for her care. The groome...

Carnival opens Aug. 31Lots of hard work is going into making this year’s Henryetta Labor Day Celebration even bigger.The Henryetta Labor Day Celebration is one of the only, if not the only celebration...

GCTC achieves Gold Star statusGreen Country Technology Center (GCTC) is thrilled to announce its recent recognition as a Gold Star school by the Oklahoma Association for Career and Technology Educatio...

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Zion Alexander Canard, age 24, of Henryetta, was found guilty of one count of Child Abuse in Indian Country foll...

Investigation involved FBI, Henryetta PoliceBrayden Zane Graham, age 18, of Tulsa, entered a guilty plea to one count of Using, Carrying, Brandishing and Discharging a Firearm During and in Relation t...

Parks and Rec board talks continue The Henryetta City Council was unable to agree on whether or not to allow public comments during their meetings, following discussion during their monthly session Tu...

MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District  of Oklahoma announced that Zion Alexander Canard, age 24, of Henryetta, Oklahoma, was found  guilty of one count of C...

Tickets now availableThe Henryetta Chamber has not one, but three raffles going on as a fundraiser.One ticket will get you into the drawing for all three prizes, according to Executive Director Genny ...

Okmulgee County Emergency Management (OCEM) is pleased to announce an upcoming Volunteer Meeting on Monday, Aug. 21, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the OCEM Offices located at 110 N. Alabama...

Commissioners discuss potential new CERF fundsA familiar face around the courthouse was recognized on Monday during the meeting of the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners. Milissia Smith was awarde...

Search continues for memberThe Henryetta Economic Development Authority (HEDA) continues its search for a board member after the item was tabled during their session Monday morning.During the meeting ...

HESA, HEA contracts not approved The Henryetta Public Schools Board of Education met in regular session Monday evening. To open the session, a presentation was made by Superintendent Dewayne Noble to ...

The Henryetta Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed two new businesses. 75 Social, located at the Dewar Junction, across from the Midway Convenience Store, is owned by Ben Cordle, who is the owner of ...

Inside today’s issue is the special section for the Okmulgee County Free Fair.The event is Sept. 7-9 at the Okmulgee County Fairgrounds. During the fair, visitors will be able to see many displays, ar...

Downtown parade is 4 p.m. SaturdayOkmulgee will be busy this weekend, with thousands attending and enjoying the 68th Roy LeBlanc Okmulgee Invitational Rodeo.Lots of excitement is in store at the Bob A...