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

U.S. Census forms have already been sent to many Oklahomans seeking their participation so that workers won’t have to go into the field for more data during the COVID-19 pandemic. Disruptions and dist...

OKMULGEE, OKLA. (March 25, 2020) - Effective immediately the Okmulgee County Courthouse is restricting access to the general public. The public access doors will now remain locked until further notice...

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Oklahoma small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coron...

As the COVID-19 public health crisis continues to evolve, the Department of Justice remains committed to protecting our communities. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Oklahoma is ...

Clean, disinfect and keep hands washed when caring for a person infected with the coronavirus. As the number of cases of COVID-19 continues to rise across Oklahoma, people must educate themselves abou...

Henryetta City Council members approved several agenda items and also discussed the Coronavirus (COVID-19) during their March 24 meeting at City Hall. Mayor Jennifer Munholland Mayor Jennifer Munholla...

Oklahoma’s State Board of Education unanimously approved an order that implements a Distance Learning Plan to complete the 2019-2020 school year for Oklahoma students without reopening school building...

Everyone is encouraged to continue practicing safety precautions as the cases of COVID-19 continue to increase in Oklahoma. Emarie Doty (above) is happy to encourage everyone to wash their hands often...

Rep. Scott Fetgatter (R-Okmulgee) reported he spent most of Wednesday on the phone with the Oklahoma State Department of Health regarding confirmed Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Okmulgee County. “Af...

Okmulgee County Commissioners held their regular weekly meeting on March 23 at the county courthouse. All of the following agenda items were approved during the session: • Officers Report - Election B...

Even in times of uncertainty, the Okmulgee Police Department will still be patrolling the streets. An Okmulgee man assisted officers in the detainment of a possible burglar over the weekend. According...

TULSA, OKLAHOMA, (March 19, 2020) – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma (BCBSOK), today announced it will temporarily lift cost-sharing for medically necessary medical and behavioral health service...

When Andy Fraizer was 5 years old, he made the treacherous passage with his father from his Chickasaw homeland to Indian Territory. According to stories passed down to Fraizer’s greatgreat granddaught...

In order to ensure the safety of staff, clients and their families, CREOKS Health Services has transitioned many in-clinic services and resources to electronic options. The agency has expanded their e...

OKLAHOMA CITY (March 20, 2020) – The U.S. Department of Education tonight approved waivers requested by the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) to suspend assessments and Oklahoma School Rep...

Unemployment rates decreased in most Oklahoma counties in January, according to the latest figures from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission. Okmulgee County's rate remained the same, at 4.8 pe...

Henryetta Elementary Assistant Principal Roger Williams and Principal Jayme Matlock were among the faculty and administration passing out school lunches on Monday for students. Henryetta Public School...

A deadline for the second half of property taxes has been extended, Okmulgee County Treasurer Vonna Lampkins announced Monday. “The deadline has been extended to April 15,” Lampkins said. “If you paid...

Henryetta Public Schools administration, faculty and staff were excited to share the news earlier this week that the new gymnasium floor is finished. The project has been ongoing after the gym was flo...