In the wake of the tragic flooding along the Guadalupe River in Texas, the ever-present risk of tornadoes in Oklahoma, an already-active hurricane season and droughts across much of the U.S., the Okla...

Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) offers two upcoming grant writing courses designed to help individuals and organizations secure funding for meaningful community projects. Whether supporting a n...

The Henryetta Lions Club held its regular monthly meeting on July 10 at The Shack 2.0, where members gathered for updates, a special guest presentation and planning for upcoming community service even...

This report is a summary of activities Okmulgee County Emergency Management participated in and does not reflect all activities performed by or participated in by Okmulgee County Emergency Management....

My dad is a preacher,” says Dylan, 7.Say no more, Dylan. We understand. Another Dylan, 6, says he remembers to live for God by a simple formula: “Love people, listen to God, don’t push and don’t talk ...

2 Chronicles 20:12, 15 - “Our God, will you not judge them? For we have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.” He [Jahaziel] said: “...

City officials, Chamber of Commerce representatives and members of the community gathered on July 1 to celebrate the grand opening of the newly improved Black Jack Camping Area near Lake Okmulgee. The...

The city of Norman was prepared to build an automatic flood warning system this year, the same kind of early warning system that Kerr County, Texas, could have used to help save lives during the deadl...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, your confidence is peaking and people are noticing.Even though you are on a roll, don’t let it go to your head.Midweek might be a test of your patience, but you’ll keep yo...

The Henryetta Quarterback Club is inviting the entire community to an exciting evening of strength, spirit and support at Summer Pride Night, set for Thursday, July 24, at 6 p.m. at Cameron Field.The ...

Community leaders, supporters and partners gathered Tuesday at 4 p.m. in downtown Okmulgee to celebrate the ribbon cutting for the Well Done Foundation’s (WDF) new office. Founded in 2019 by Curtis Sh...

Throughout the month of July, Okmulgee area residents will have several opportunities to donate blood at various local drives organized by the Our Blood Institute. With a critical need for blood donat...

The Henryetta Historical Museum will be open on Saturday, July 12, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The Historical Society has been enjoying these open Saturdays all summer long.Two weeks ago, a young couple...

Trinity Lutheran Church will host a pastor-led bi-monthly outreach Bible study Saturday, July 12, at 10 a.m. at Shoney’s, 610 E. Main St. in Henryetta.

The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from May business. The monies they reported this period represent sales fro...

This report is a summary of activities Okmulgee County Emergency Management participated in and does not reflect all activities performed by or participated in by Okmulgee County Emergency Management....

The Muscogee Nation commemorated the fifth anniversary of the landmark McGirt v. Oklahoma decision Tuesday with a Sovereignty Day celebration at the College of the Muscogee Nation’s STEM Building Lect...

Dog Days of Summer will be held Saturday, July 12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at VFW Post 1189, 1427 N. Okmulgee Ave. in Okmulgee. The event will feature dog races, vendors, treats and games for pups and f...

A wonderful time was had by all who attended the summer reading program Monday at the Henryetta Public Library. The guest speaker was Amber Mordecai, and she brought with her a special friend, a femal...

A sweeping restructuring of FEMA, the federal government’s main disaster agency, could be on tap when Congress returns from its July 4 recess, an outcome for Oklahoma that could redefine what disaster...