VFW Auxillary Post 539 in Henryetta submitted two nominees for the National VFW youth singing contest: Avery Brown from Morris (left) and Breanna Bevenue Camphbell from Okmulgee, formerly of Henryetta...

PATRICK FORDNEWS EDITORThe Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation has been called in to investigate a deputy involved shooting. According to Sheriff Eddy Rice, around 3:30 p.m. Monday, deputies respon...

St. Matthew Missionary Baptist to host eventWith crime increasing in the country, state and locally, those events can not only affect physical wellness, but mental, emotional and spiritual wellness.On...

At the VFW District 7 Loyalty Days Family Freedom Festival held May6 in McAlester, the following Henryetta school students won the Talent show by singing: Sheldon Andrews - 1st place, who won a prize ...

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) took control of a crime scene near Henryetta where seven people were found shot dead last week at a property in Okmulgee County.“The OSBI is now the l...

As we enter the month of May, we must be prepared for the risk of severe weather. Unfortunately, the month of April served as a stark reminder of the devastation that can be caused by tornadoes. The t...

This week, six Oklahoma public colleges and universities, including Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology in Okmulgee, were recognized for their selection to receive inaugural grant awards...

Over the next several weeks, 326,603 registered voters in Oklahoma will receive an Address Confirmation Notice from the State Election Board. The notices are required by state law.Voters who receive a...

Beginning June 11, livestock owners must obtain a veterinarian’s prescription to purchase certain animal medications.The new rule is a continuation of the Food and Drug Administration’s efforts to ens...

CF-2023-00054 04/27/2023 State of Oklahoma vs. Brown, Steven Assault & Battery w/Dangerous Weapon-Automobile CF-2023-00055 04/27/2023 State of Oklahoma vs. Edwards, Ashley Leandra Embezzlement of Rent...

Wilbert Gresham honored for sacrifice to countryFamily, friends, veterans and community members gathered last week to bestow a special honor on a county man who gave his life during the Vietnam Confli...

County graduation events kicked off yesterday as Schulter High School held commencement for the Class of 2023.Next week, Preston High School will hold graduation exercises on Tuesday, May 9 at 7 p.m. ...

Residents of Okmulgee County that were affected by the May 2022 flood and tornadoes can still connect with free resources and services provided by ALL-OK. FEMA Bill 4657 provides numerous resources fo...

OHCE invites the public to join in celebrating OHCE Week Monday, May 8, at the Okmulgee County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall. The event will feature demonstrations, arts & crafts, Rada Knives and plants fr...

Registration begins at 6:30 p.m.A nonpartisan Town of Grayson general election will be held at a Special Town Meeting Wednesday, May 10. Meeting/registration will begin at 6:30 p.m. and those wishing ...

Rep. Scott Fetgatter earlier this week released the following statement after law enforcement discovered seven bodies at a rural property east of Henryetta in Okmulgee County, including those believed...

Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, in 2019 secured passage of a law to protect sexual assault victims from their predators. He’s now pursuing legislation to better protect potential victims.House Bill ...

The Morris Eagle varsity baseball team had their season come to a close this past Friday with a 12-2 loss to the Claremore Sequoyah Eagles.The season-ending setback came in the second game of a ‘Best ...

The Beggs Golden Demon varsity baseball team had their 2023 season come to an abrupt end this past Friday with a 15-3 loss to the Adair Warriors.The season-ending setback came in the second game of a ...

The 2023 season for the Okmulgee Bulldog varsity baseball team came to a close last Thursday at Kansas High School.The Bulldogs dropped a pair of decisions to the host Kansas Comets in their ‘Best of ...