Henryetta Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire around 9:50 a.m. on Friday at 8th and Meacham. Upon arrival, the house was fully involved in flames, Henryetta Fire Chief David Bullard said. T...

Henryetta Board of Education hired Jayme Matlock as the Henryetta Middle School Principal for the 2021-2022 school year during their special meeting on Monday morning. Current Henryetta Elementary Pri...

A Henryetta man as well as a juvenile were injured in an ATV accident on March 27 just after 4 p.m. on Motorcycle Island near Westport, Okla. According to an accident report submitted by Oklahoma High...

First Family Federal Credit Union (FFFCU) announced their 2021 scholarship application deadline is today-March 31 Ḣigh school seniors in Atoka, Coal, Haskell, Hughes, Latimer, McIntosh, Okfuskee, Okmu...

As a child, Brayden Allen would spend time with his father who worked in the oilfields of Oklahoma. Although he appreciated the quality time, he never understood the terms his father attempted to expl...

Thursday, April 1 – Taco Salad, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Refried Beans, Chips, Sour Cream, Salsa, Cinnamon Roll and Milk Friday, April 2 – Baked Chicken, Baked Potato Casserole, Vegetable Blend, Hot Ro...

About two-thirds of Oklahoma prison workers and just under half of the inmates have opted not to receive the COVID-19 vaccine from the state Department of Corrections, a sign that vaccine hesitancy re...

Okmulgee County’s rose slightly to start the new year, according to figures released this week by the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC). The county’s unemployment rate rose to 6.7 percent...

A bill under consideration by the state legislature will place greater hardships on rural schools, leading to budget shortfalls, potential teacher layoffs, and in some cases possible consolidation, ac...

Henryetta Cub Scout Pack 118 will host an Indian Taco Fundraiser on Tuesday, March 30 at The Lodge Event Center at 310 W. Main Street in Henryetta from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the F...

American author of fantasy books for children and young adults , T.A. Barron, was born in Boston, Mass. on March 26, 1952. Moving to Colorado at a young age, Barron loved nature, writing stories, poet...

Special recognition was given to Nancy Wadley this week for always taking care of and decorating Nichols Park. Over the past week, Wadley has placed many vibrant flowers and other decorations around t...

Wilson Junior Class Indian Taco Fundraiser is today-Friday, March 26 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. with pick-up only. Delivery will be available to businesses with the purchase of five or more orders. Tic...

Henryetta City Council reappointed Nora Donathan and Robin Lollis to the Henryetta Library Board during their March 23 regular meeting. Council members Michael Dickey and Jennifer Munholland were appo...

During the March 23 regular Henryetta Municipal Authority meeting, it was reported that many citizens have complained that they are not receiving their water bills. Those who do not receive a bill are...

Henryetta High School students were inducted into the National Honor Society (NHS) during a ceremony on March 24. First year (juniors) inductees include Madison Byroads, Allison DeVore, Katelyn Dwiggi...

HENRYETTA RESIDENTS have been waiting over a year for the newest business, QuikTrip, to be constructed on Hwy. 75 and Trudgeon Street. On Friday, the second hotel on the property was demolished by QT ...

Morris Fire Department (MFD) will soon be obtaining a new piece of equipment for the agency. During Monday’s session of the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners, Bid #18 was opened and approved for ...

Spring pictures for Dewar students in Head Start through 12th grade will be held Thursday, March 25. No buddy pictures will be taken this year. Elementary class pictures will also be taken and require...

Saylor Smethers of Henryetta, above, left, recently received a scholarship from Western Oklahoma State College in Altus where she will be on the rodeo team. She is a member of the Oklahoma High School...