The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners, led by Chairman Michael Wallace and joined by Commissioners Steve Ward and Ernie Ferreira, met Tuesday, for their regular meeting at the County Courthouse.T...

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation confirmed that 71-yearold Patretia Mathews, who had been missing since early August, was found dead in a rural area of Okmulgee County.According to the OSBI,...

The 2025 Okmulgee County Free Fair is lighting up the Fairgrounds this week with a full schedule of livestock shows, creative exhibits, youth contests and family-friendly fun. This annual celebration ...

These brave souls took on the Luv Ford Hot Dog Eating Challenge over the weekend, and coming out as the winner for the second time was Albert Bravo. The eater took down 20 hot dogs in the allotted tim...

The results are in from this year’s Rotary Club Ice Cream Contest, held over Labor Day Weekend. This year’s best homemade ice cream title goes to Lindsey Babino’s Strawberry Shortcake, while Kenny Wil...

Veterans and their families will have the opportunity to receive food assistance during the upcoming Feed the Vets program hosted by VFW Post 539, on Thursday at 11 a.m. The event will be held at New ...

The 2025 Henryetta Labor Day Parade delighted the community on Monday, Sept. 1, with colorful floats, gleaming classic cars and enthusiastic participants across multiple divisions. Judges selected win...

Muscogee Nation Principal Chief David Hill has issued Executive Order No. 25-05, outlining the Nation’s plan to comply with a landmark Supreme Court decision requiring the incorporation of the Treaty ...

Congressman Josh Brecheen hosted a town hall meeting in Okmulgee this week, continuing his series of public forums across Oklahoma. Brecheen, who has pledged to limit his service in the U.S. House of ...

Henryetta’s Main Street will roar to life this weekend as First Family Federal Credit Union presents the 13th Annual Smokin’ Hot Car & Bike Show. The popular event, set for Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2...

Okmulgee County’s sole emergency medical provider, Emergency Medical Service, A Trust (EMSAT), is taking bold steps to strengthen its lifesaving mission. Established in 1974, EMSAT has delivered dedic...

The Henryetta Knights football team will open its season this Friday on the road at Kellyville, but the excitement will carry into the following week as the school and community come together for a se...

A new Miss Labor Day was crowned Aug. 23 in Henryetta inside the Alice Ghostley Theater at the high school. The winner was Brooke Sullivan, a student at Weleetka High School. Talia Sturman of Morris H...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners covered a wide range of county business during their regular Monday meeting, held Aug. 25 at the courthouse conference room. From emergency equipment upgrade...

For many in Okmulgee County, the chance to earn a high school diploma once seemed out of reach. At Schulter Public Schools, that is no longer the case. Thanks to a flexible diploma program, students o...

The roar of engines and shine of chrome won’t be the only attractions at this year’s 13th Annual Smokin’ Hot Car & Bike Show. The Henryetta Knight Brigade will be front and center, scooping up smiles ...

Henryetta High School is rallying its students with the launch of the Knoisy Knights Pass, a special ticket option designed to pack the stands and boost school spirit during the upcoming athletic seas...

Okmulgee County Emergency Management has announced that 300 Road, located north of Highway 266 and south of Cedar Road, will be closed for approximately 45 days to allow crews from District 3 to compl...

The Henryetta City Council and the Henryetta Municipal Authority met Tuesday, Aug. 19, at the Civic Center to handle a full agenda that ranged from routine approvals to major infrastructure funding an...

It was an exciting evening Tuesday as Knights of all ages got to experience the new run out tunnel at Cameron Field. The new piece of equipment was acquired thanks to the collaboration between the Hen...