Losing a spouse is one of the most painful experiences anyone can have. Unfortunately, widows and widowers have to deal with more than just the emotional trauma - they also must consider a range of fi...

JEFFREY MOOREOCEM DIRECTORNote: This report is a summary of the week’s activities and highlights key events and operations conducted by the Emergency Management Office.-• Board of County Commissioners...

The Dewar High School football team will host a Bingo benefit Sunday, June 23, at 3 p.m. at The Briefcase in Henryetta. Bingo cards will cost $5 each, and sales will begin at 2:30 p.m. at a 50/50 payo...

FEMA and the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management continue to support Oklahoma’s recovery from the April 25-May 9 severe storms and tornadoes.Forty-five days after the major disaster declaratio...

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

For Immediate Release On June 12, 2024 at approximately 1:42, Okmulgee County deputies responded to an area west of Beggs, Oklahoma on the report of a deceased male subject lying in the roadway. Upon ...

First Baptist Church-South in Beggs will hold its 14th annual Car Show Saturday, June 15, beginning at 11 a.m.The church is located on Hwy. 16, three miles west of Hwy. 75. Registration will take plac...

“Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.” (1 Timothy 6:12) What kind of fight do...

“Just like children imitate their parents, Jesus imitated His Father,” says Holly, 12. “We are the children of God. We can be loving, patient, caring and compassionate and have the love of God in our ...

Freedom Warriors Mondays • 7 p.m.Open NA Meeting at Joy in Life Church, 611 E. Trudgeon St.--- Rapture Ready Recovery Tuesdays • 7 p.m.12 Steps for Christians Meeting at Creek Nation Reintegration, 61...

A collision last Wednesday near Henryetta claimed the life of a Tulsa man.The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported the accident on June 5 at 8:37 a.m. on OK-375 southbound mile marker 101, around four mil...

Smithson Angus of Henryetta is a new member of the American Angus Association, reports Mark McCully, CEO of the national breed organization headquartered in Saint Joseph, Mo.The American Angus Associa...

Event to feature giveaways, live entertainment, food trucks and moreThe 8th annual Harlan Ford Car Show promises to be bigger and better, with a fun-filled day planned Saturday, June 22.The event, co-...

A single vehicle crash last Wednesday near Henryetta claimed the life of a Tulsa man. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported the accident on June 5, at 8:37 a.m. on OK-375 southbound mile marker 101, ar...

VFW Post 539 in Henryetta held its Feed the Vets program Thursday at New Life Assembly of God Church in Henryetta. Numerous volunteers were on hand, in addition to Post officers, who assisted in the d...

Okmulgee 4-H held their Outdoor Camp on May 30 at Deep Fork Natural Wildlife Refuge. The day was a great success filled with fishing, trapping skills and lessons, outdoor photography and bird watching...

Mark Mabrey named Secretary/Treasurer for agencyThe Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission accepted a $27,500 donation from the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) during its regular meeting Jun...

Celebrations and Upcoming EventsOn May 23, the Henryetta Lions Club gathered at The Shack 2.0 for their regular meeting which included updates and plans for future activities.Attendees included the fo...

Okmulgee County, along with other parts of eastern Oklahoma, has received large amounts of rain due to recent storms. This photo by Okmulgee County Emergency Management shows 36th Street between Missi...

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15, which is important locally and globally to voice opposition to any form of abuse of older generations. It is a call to action to raise awareness about abuse...