In a show of support and investment in education, the Dewar Public School Foundation presented more than $31,000 in grants this week to teachers and staff members across the district, celebrating inno...

It’s Gumbo Time!Mayor Leon Anderson of the Town of Grayson, invites the public to attend their annual Gumbo Fest Saturday, Oct. 4, beginning at 10 a.m.The festival is the town’s main fundraiser and th...

Last Friday, the Henryetta Fire Department participated in an emotional welcome home celebration honoring a fellow firefighter who sustained serious injuries in a fireworks accident on July 4. The eve...

In a powerful new partnership aimed at saving lives, Okmulgee County Emergency Management (OCEM) has joined forces with the American Red Cross to bring free smoke detectors and professional installati...

The Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners tabled a key resolution Monday morning during their regular meeting, opting to delay approval of updated rural fire department boundaries until next w...

The Henryetta Knight Brigade marching band turned up the heat at the 73rd Annual Oklahoma State Fair Band Day Parade Competition on Monday, Sept. 15, capturing 2nd place in Band and 3rd place in Color...

The Henryetta Lions Club met Thursday, Sept. 11, at The Shack 2.0 for a meeting filled with gratitude, community updates and anticipation for upcoming events - including a special screening to com- me...

With cleats packed away and fields cleared for the season, the highly successful All Sports Camps ended recently, leaving a lasting impression on students, coaches, and communities across eastern Okla...

A 43-year-old Okmulgee man is facing serious felony charges after being booked into custody Aug. 30.Daniel Bryant Mc-Caslin is currently being held on $110,000 bond stemming from multiple charges, inc...

The Henryetta Public Schools Board of Education convened its September meeting with reports spanning transportation, maintenance, child nutrition, safety and technology, academics, policy updates, hir...

Yesterday, I found myself transported back 24 years, to a moment that feels as vivid today as it did in 2001. We all have our own stories-where we were, what we felt, and how our world shifted on that...

A wave of spiritual revival is set to roll across Okmulgee County this September as a powerful lineup of pastors and evangelists prepare to gather under the big top for a weeklong Tent Revival, promis...

Henryetta’s Main Street is revving up for one last ride into the sunset as the final Cruise Knight of the year rolls into town on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. hosted by the Henryetta Cha...

The Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners meeting held Monday was relatively brief, but the most notable discussion centered on the Emergency Management Department’s recent response to critica...

A 50-year-old Okemah resident has been sentenced to nearly three years in federal prison following his conviction on a methamphetamine distribution charge. Jeffrey Gilbert Franklin, Jr. was sentenced ...

The Salvation Army has opened its Angel Tree application process as of 4 p.m. Sept. 9. All interested persons may visit www.salarmytulsa.org and click on Tulsa Area Command to get other dates and time...

The Henryetta Lions Club gathered for their latest meeting on Sept. 4 at The Shack 2.0, bringing together community-minded members for fellowship, updates and future planning. The meeting was called t...

The Henryetta Education Foundation (HEF) wrapped up another successful fundraising campaign this Labor Day with a series of exciting prize drawings and heartfelt thanks to the many individuals and org...

The excitement is rising across Henryetta as the Knights prepare for a full-throttle Friday night under the lights at Cameron Field. This Friday marks the official home opener for Knight Football, an ...

This year’s beard competition saw a major jump in participation, featuring three categories and plenty of hometown pride. First-place winners in each category walked away with hats from Big Horny Ranc...