Firefighters, emergency personnel air concerns on controversial moveThe Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners voted 2-1 to place the E911 Communications Center under the direction of the OCCJA during...

On March 27, 2023, by a vote of the Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners, a resolution was passed transferring operations of the Okmulgee County Regional Dispatch Center to the Okmulgee Count...

Congressman Josh Brecheen will hold in-person town hall meetings, including one in Henryetta, April 3-5.The local Town Hall event will be held Wednesday, April 5, from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at the Henryetta ...

Municipal, school posts on ballotsEarly voting begins Thursday for voters in Okmulgee County. Voters who cannot make it to the polls on Election Day can vote early at their County Election Board. All ...

Joley Vance, a 2014 graduate of Henryetta High currently living in Edmond, is pictured at the Henryetta Library at her book signing event held this past Saturday. Her book, “My Cat Lou,” was published...

A new program committee has been added to the pet community.VFW Post 1189 Vets for Pets, a committee dedicated to the improvement of Okmulgee’s pet population through offering care and or fostering by...

Chase ends in McAlesterA Missouri man was arrested following a high-speed pursuit involving multiple law enforcement agencies, which ended in McAlester.On March 19, Beggs Police Chief Brian Radford wa...

Council split on timing of appointmentFollowing a lengthy executive session Tuesday evening, and by a 3-2 vote, Henryetta has a new city manager.Before the meeting began, retired Henryetta Police Chie...

Election is April 4Henryetta citizens will be casting their ballots for several races on April 4. Candidates that will be on a ballot in April are:• Henryetta Public School District Office No. 3 - Gin...

A nonpartisan Town of Grayson general election will be held at a Special Town Meeting Wednesday, April 5. Meeting/registration will begin at 6 p.m. Those wishing to be a candidate must present a legal...

Okmulgee County stands at 4.4 percentOklahoma’s jobless rate rose as the new year began in January, according to the recent figures from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission.In December, Okmulg...

Eight Henryetta High School students immersed themselves in the sights and sounds and a history lesson during their recent Spring Break. HHS History teacher Patrick Turner and his wife accompanied the...

The Henryetta Chamber of Commerce Events Committee, composed of Lyle Stogner, Valarie Mosco and Kelly Dobson, recently shared with Interim Director Bruce Jones news about upcoming events planned and s...

Wallace to serve on County Board of HealthOkmulgee County Emergency Management Director Tim Craighton submitted his resignation effective immediately during Monday’s meeting of the county commissioner...

The Town of Schulter will hold a non-partisan general election on April 4 for two posts.An election is set for a four-year term for Trustee 2 and Trustee 4. The officers will both be nominated and ele...

Due to a necessary infrastructure renovation project, the Okmulgee County Jail lobby will be closed for a short time.The project is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. today (Friday), and last approximately ...

Bullard recognized for serviceHenryetta School Board President James Williams presented outgoing member David Bullard a plaque thanking him for service to the district during Monday’s meeting. Bullard...

Precinct closing announcedVoters who want to vote by mail must submit their absentee application to the County Election Board by 5 p.m., Monday, March 20. Okmulgee County Election Board Secretary, Ash...