The city of Norman was prepared to build an automatic flood warning system this year, the same kind of early warning system that Kerr County, Texas, could have used to help save lives during the deadl...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, your confidence is peaking and people are noticing.Even though you are on a roll, don’t let it go to your head.Midweek might be a test of your patience, but you’ll keep yo...

The Henryetta Quarterback Club is inviting the entire community to an exciting evening of strength, spirit and support at Summer Pride Night, set for Thursday, July 24, at 6 p.m. at Cameron Field.The ...

Community leaders, supporters and partners gathered Tuesday at 4 p.m. in downtown Okmulgee to celebrate the ribbon cutting for the Well Done Foundation’s (WDF) new office. Founded in 2019 by Curtis Sh...

Throughout the month of July, Okmulgee area residents will have several opportunities to donate blood at various local drives organized by the Our Blood Institute. With a critical need for blood donat...

The Henryetta Historical Museum will be open on Saturday, July 12, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The Historical Society has been enjoying these open Saturdays all summer long.Two weeks ago, a young couple...

Trinity Lutheran Church will host a pastor-led bi-monthly outreach Bible study Saturday, July 12, at 10 a.m. at Shoney’s, 610 E. Main St. in Henryetta.

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

This report is a summary of activities Okmulgee County Emergency Management participated in and does not reflect all activities performed by or participated in by Okmulgee County Emergency Management....

The Muscogee Nation commemorated the fifth anniversary of the landmark McGirt v. Oklahoma decision Tuesday with a Sovereignty Day celebration at the College of the Muscogee Nation’s STEM Building Lect...

Dog Days of Summer will be held Saturday, July 12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at VFW Post 1189, 1427 N. Okmulgee Ave. in Okmulgee. The event will feature dog races, vendors, treats and games for pups and f...

A wonderful time was had by all who attended the summer reading program Monday at the Henryetta Public Library. The guest speaker was Amber Mordecai, and she brought with her a special friend, a femal...

A sweeping restructuring of FEMA, the federal government’s main disaster agency, could be on tap when Congress returns from its July 4 recess, an outcome for Oklahoma that could redefine what disaster...

The National Severe Storms Laboratory sits on a campus of radar equipment and office buildings at the University of Oklahoma, off State Highway 9 in Norman. It’s responsible for radar breakthroughs in...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Fill your mind with positive and motivational thoughts and you’ll be much happier in the long run, Aries. It’s easy to focuson negatives, but a change of perspective is liberatin...

The Henryetta Rotary Club is proud to announce that longtime member Roy Johnson has been elected to the position of Assistant Governor, serving Rotary clubs across Oklahoma. The appointment recognizes...

The Okmulgee County Community Garden is holding its second annual parking lot sale Friday and Saturday, July 11 and 12. It takes place in the parking lot between the garden and the Okmulgee County Hea...

The University of Central Oklahoma recently announced the students named to the university’s honor rolls; a distinction given to those who achieve the highest academic standards. For the spring 2025 s...

Oklahoma Human Services recently debuted a new website - Guardianship and Alternative Options, to equip Oklahoma families, people with disabilities and professionals in the caregiving field with essen...

The Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline, a program of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET), is increasing its support for Oklahomans who are thinking about quitting tobacco. Beginning July 1, the Helpl...