Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI) is experiencing an emergency blood shortage and is issuing an urgent call for donors of all blood types. A rare ice storm that affected much of the Oklahoma City service...

Okmulgee County residents began casting their ballots yesterday as early voting began locally and statewide. Voting continues today from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the firs...

Some residents in parts of the county will soon be having new addresses and possibly new road names. The announcement was made during Monday’s meeting of the Okmulgee County Commissioners. The action ...

Henryetta Church of the Nazarene announced they will host a Trunk or Treat this evening, Friday, Oct. 30 starting at 5 p.m. "We will have creative ways of handing out candy at each station to keep us ...

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, hosted by the Henryetta Chamber of Commerce, was held Wednesday morning for The Flower Shop Plus in Henryetta. The business recently became a member of the Chamber. Located ...

Henryetta Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for new member business, The Flower House Plus, on Wednesday morning. Pictured (left to right): Chamber Director Shawn Okerson; Tammy Cha...

As Henryetta Main Street Trick or Treat will be held from 3rd through 9th streets this afternoon from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., drivers are encouraged to slow down and be cautious of those crossing the str...

Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) and Oklahoma’s Physician Manpower Training Commission (PMTC) recently welcomed Dr. Russell Brown, D.O., to Henryetta as a member of the newest class of the Ph...

Joy in Life Ministries will host a Fall Festival on Halloween, Saturday, Oct. 31 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Hot dogs, nachos, caramel apples, popcorn and refreshments will be offered to those attending. Ph...

Dress up the kiddos for a Trick or Treat Egg-Stravaganza on Friday, Oct. 30 in downtown Henryetta from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at The Briefcase. Henryetta Lions Club will host a COVID-safe Halloween Egg-Stra...

McIntosh Tumbling will accept donations of new backpacks, duffle bags and suitcases through Friday, Oct. 30. All donations will go to children who are currently in or will be placed in foster care. “S...

Parents of students who attend Henryetta Early Childhood Center (ECC) were notified of a confirmed positive case within the school on Saturday. Nine faculty members as well as students are quarantined...

Another favorite time of year for Henryetta is Cruise Knight. Every June and October, Every June and October, Henryetta Main Street plays host to a custom hot-rod show. Local residents cruise up and d...

Henryetta’s Main Street Halloween Trick or Treat will be held Friday, Oct. 30 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. for participating businesses and groups. If you plan on driving along main street during the even...

Henryetta Chamber of Commerce hosted a Congratulatory Reception for Marvin Paul Shoulders on Friday. During the reception, lifelong Henryetta resident and rodeo legend, Shoulders was awarded a Proclam...

The Oklahoma State Department of Health has reported the following numbers for Monday, October 26 regarding COVID-19: ➡️ 1,224 total confirmed cases and eight deaths in Okmulgee County. Five newly con...

Voters wanting to know more about the eight judges on the statewide judicial retention ballot can find background information for all the judges on one website, www.courtfacts.org. Created by the Okla...

In 1998, Oklahoma and 45 other states sued Big Tobacco for the damage and death their products inflicted on Americans. As the case was scheduled to go to trial, Big Tobacco and the participating state...

Markwayne Mullin is an eastern Oklahoma native, businessman, rancher, family man and youth leader in his church. The youngest of seven children, he was raised in the small Adair County town of Westvil...