Beggs, Morris youth football to get started Aug. 26Youth football for Beggs and Morris will get started in 22 days with the 2023 season opener scheduled to take place Saturday, August 26.The two Okmul...

Five county schools begin fastpitch season MondayThe 2023 high school fastpitch softball season is scheduled to get underway this Monday for five of the eight Okmulgee County schools.The five county t...

The Muscogee (Creek) Nation closed on the purchase of Saint Francis Health System’s East Campus Hospital located in Muskogee.This 92,663 sq. ft. facility is the Nation’s newest healthcare acquisition ...

Dewar Schools will hold Meet The Dragons Night Monday, Aug. 7, at 7:30 p.m. at Dr. Ted Lewis Stadium. Come out for an evening of fun, with hotdogs for everyone.Athletes participating in Fastpitch Soft...

With local schools and students preparing for class with all the excitement of a new year, here are some important dates to keep in mind:Henryetta Public Schools• Classes begin Aug. 10• Open House - A...

Several events are on tap this weekend across Okmulgee County. Here’s what’s lined up:YMCA School Supply DistributionThe Okmulgee County Family YMCA will host a County-Wide School Supply Giveaway Satu...

ration, memories and imagination. Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or someone who simply appreciates the beauty of handmade art, this event will surely captivate and get your creative juices flowing....

7 Hills Music Fest comes to Nichols Park SaturdayIt’s almost showtime as Henryetta prepares for the 7 Hills Music Fest, on Saturday, at Nichols Park.The Henryetta Chamber of Commerce and various commi...

Preston superintendent thanks those who influenced himLongtime educator and Okmulgee County native Mark Hudson was among the nine people that were recently inducted into the Oklahoma Coaches Associati...

Update given on 911 CommunicationPart 2After a report aired recently on Fox 23 titled “Records: Okmulgee Co. commissioners, jail leaders, DA worked behind-thescenes to help oust 911 leaders,” OCCJA Ex...

First National Bank & Trust (FNB) reaffirmed its commitment to the community by donating two fully stocked backpacks filled with school supplies to two deserving students at Henryetta Public Schools. ...

Okmulgee County Emergency Management is excited to announce that they are currently accepting applications for dedicated volunteers to join their team.Led by Jeffrey Moore, Director of Emergency Manag...

The Henryetta Public Schools Board of Education will meet in special session Thursday morning at 7:30 a.m. at the Board of Education office, 1600 W. Gentry.Agenda items include:• Vote to approve or no...

The Okmulgee County Emergency Management department’s volunteer program took another step forward Monday as the policy for the group was approved by commissioners during their regular board meeting.Th...

Ron Jenkins is lucky winnerWe all get them in the mail - those big flyers from car dealerships claiming you won a prize, only to get there and receive nothing or a smaller prize than expected.In fact,...

New OCSO sub-unit to tackle gang violence, illegal activitiesIn response to a large-scale gang related shooting earlier in 2023 which occurred at the Okmulgee County Fairgrounds, the Okmulgee County S...

‘No secret meetings held’Part 1After a report aired recently on Fox 23 titled “Records: Okmulgee Co. commissioners, jail leaders, DA worked behind-the-scenes to help oust 911 leaders,” OCCJA Executive...

Pageants on tap for Aug. 19The Henryetta Labor Day Celebration is one of the only, if not the only celebration in Oklahoma, commemorating the achievements of the American workers.According to Shannon ...