Henryetta Public Schools (HPS) will host Dr. Seuss Spirit Week in order to celebrate reading in honor of one of America’s Favorite authors, Theodor Seuss Geisel, known by his pen name, Dr. Seuss. The ...

Henryetta resident artist Eddy Sires Thomas (center) received a special award and recognition from Henryetta Public Schools on February 17 during basketball Senior Night. The award reads, “On behalf o...

Henryetta City Council approved a maintenance agreement between the City of Henryetta and Okmulgee County Conservation District for the Shurden-Leist Industrial Park during their regular meeting Tuesd...

Schulter High School (SHS) hosted their annual basketball homecoming ceremonies on February 3. Tysie Harjo, a Senior, was crowned Homecoming Queen and Caleb Caldwell, also a Senior, was crowned Homeco...

The Lady Knights struggled to find their offensive energy in the first half against the Eufaula Lady Ironheads Friday night. After almost upsetting No. 13 Morris last week in an overtime battle, the L...

The Okmulgee County Commissioners covered a short agenda during their Tuesday session. Okmulgee County Emergency Management and the National Weather Service of Tulsa will host the 12th annual Okmulgee...

OKLAHOMA CITY (Feb. 17, 2020) – Thousands of educators gathered in Oklahoma City today for the third – and largest – summit on trauma-informed instruction hosted by the Oklahoma State Department of Ed...

Updated Feb. 16. Oklahoma could implement traditional Medicaid expansion far earlier than expected. Deputy Secretary of Health and Mental Health Carter Kimble told Oklahoma Watch on Friday that Gov. K...

New Life Assembly of God hosted its Valentine Banquet on February 12 in the fellowship hall. The place was decorated with red table cloths, crystal bowls with rose floating candles, red and white rose...

Henryetta Senior Citizens Center hosted an annual Valentine’s Day party on Friday. The Valentine’s Day Queen and King, Marilyn Counterman and Martin McDonald, are pictured above after they were crowne...

An early morning traffic stop on February 8 resulted in the arrest of a Henryetta man after stolen property was found. According to court records, on February 8 at approximately 4:51 a.m., Okmulgee Po...

One of Okmulgee County’s popular family-owned businesses, TNK BBQ, announced their quality food truck is now open in Henryetta. Owners Kevin and Taby Evans have ran the mobile food truck for three yea...

Henryetta Cub Scout Pack 118 held their Pinewood Derby on Saturday in the Henryetta First Baptist Church gymnasium. Derby winners pictured above (left to right) include: Aiden Pixler, first place; Han...

Henryetta Economic Development Authority (HEDA) hosted a special meeting on Tuesday morning regarding a presentation for a new hotel and truck stop to be located at I-40 Exit 237 on city-owned propert...

Dewar First Baptist Church (FBC) member Eric Kiss was the guest speaker at the February 11 Henryetta Lions Club meeting. He discussed the church's Connecting Believers Food Pantry with Lions members.

A vehicle stolen out of Henryetta was discovered during the investigation of a car wreck earlier this week. On Tuesday, Henryetta police officers were dispatched to Dewey Bartlett and West Main in ref...

Oklahoma Senator Roger Thompson discussed current happenings with the Legislature that affect Okmulgee County residents during the Henryetta Chamber of Commerce Legislative Forum held Feb. 7 at Shoney...

Schulter Public Schools hosted an annual Spelling Bee Competition on January 29. Kera Starr was the winner and Kenta Carder was runner-up in the middle school division. In the high school division, Ma...

CLAY CENTER, KANSAS - When I was a teenager, I loved playing basketball. Dr. J and Michael Jordan were my favorite NBA players. While living in Colorado, I was fortunate to have my dad take me to see ...

WASHINGTON -- The House Committee on Homeland Security sent a series of bills to the House floor seeking to combat multiple white supremacy demonstrations and costly cyberattacks over the past year. T...