An Okmulgee County attorney has been suspended from practice, according to a recent ruling. According to court documents, Attorney Andrew David Balint has been suspended from the practice of law. This...

The Gun Club parking lot at Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) will close to the public beginning July 2 through Sept. 1. The parking area will reopen in time for the 2021 hunting season. The Re...

Cory Suddarth of Suddarth Optical Repair in Henryetta gave a presentation on binoculars during a recent meeting of the Henryetta Lions Club. “Binoculars can scratch and fade inside over time,” Suddart...

Several resolutions were approved by the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners during their weekly session Monday. One of the resolutions (#21- 97) was for the American Rescue Plan Act funds the coun...

An Oklahoma City man was injured in a single-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon near Henryetta. Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported the injury collision occurred on June 23 at 2:17 p.m. on Hwy. 75, under I...

Henryetta Public Schools Superintendent Dwayne Noble was the guest speaker at a recent meeting of the Henryetta Rotary Club. Noble announced the Henryetta Board of Education removed the mask and face ...

Henryetta Board of Education hired four staff members during a special meeting on Thursday morning. Amber Wetzel was hired for Elementary Special Education - Mild and Moderate for 2021- 2022. Lisa Har...

Henryetta Cub Scout Pack 118 recently announced their Rent-A-Scout Program will be offered all throughout the year. The program is offered to the community and businesses who need yard work, general c...

Administrators at Henryetta Middle School (HMS) recently announced students listed on Honor Rolls for the Second Semester. Students are listed below, by Honor Roll and grade: BOARD OF EDUCATION HONOR ...

Governor J. Kevin Stitt called a special election to fill a vacancy in the office of Okmulgee County Commissioner District Three, Okmulgee County Election Board Secretary Ashley Carnes said today. The...

Henryetta Chamber of Commerce approved $1,775 for two concrete slabs to be installed at the Jim Shoulders Living Legenda Arena for portable toilet locations. “This will provide more convenience for vi...

Henryetta residents Jim Kidwell Sr., left, and son Jimmy Kidwell Jr. recently caught a 60-pound catfish from Jim Hall Lake. The pair were thrilled to make such a gigantic catch from the waters of Henr...

Joy In Life Ministries of Henryetta continues to seek donations for their Community and Warehouse Fundraiser. On June 11, Henryetta Free-Lance partnered with Joy In Life to host a taco fundraiser in w...

Henryetta Labor Day Committee will host a meeting today-Wednesday, June 23 in order to discuss games and activities for this year’s Labor Day celebration. Volunteers or anyone interested in helping or...

Wednesday, June 23 – Chicken and Rice Casserole, glazed Carrots, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Fresh Sliced Bread, Cherry Delight and milk Thursday, June 24 – Roast Beef, mashed Potatoes with gravy, green...

OKMULGEE – In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Cherokee Nation Career Services began developing programs for dislocated workers by offering training in different trades. After the success of the...

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...

Tayler Lee of Henryetta earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Rogers State University (RSU) during the 109th commencement ceremonies held in May. Lee was among 600 other graduates who earned degree...

June 7 4:08 a.m. – Suspicious Person/Vehicle – 13000 block of Heather St. – RP advised someone was shining a light into the house. Her stepdad saw two people outside and he went outside to check. He d...

June 7 8:53 a.m. – 911 other Emergency – Fountain View Manor – Female caller advised EMS is enroute and Okmulgee County advised. Need FD to come also for a sick male patient. Advised FD. Engine 2 enro...