In a heartwarming show of appreciation and unity, educators and school staff from across Okmulgee County gathered for the annual County-Wide Teacher and Support Staff of the Year Banquet, hosted by Gr...

A stirring ceremony in the small historic town of Grayson brought community members together last Saturday to honor veterans who have served their country, culminating in a special tribute to 99-year-...

After weeks of relentless rain, the Deep Fork River is swollen and muddy, inching ever higher and leaving a trail of damage and uncertainty across Okmulgee County. What began as a series of heavy spri...

Who doesn’t have a space at home that serves as a catch-all for items that seemingly have no other home? For many, this storage wasteland where items go to be forgotten tends to be the garage. Before ...

Planning a funeral can be an overwhelming and emotional process. However, preplanning your own funeral or that of a loved one can help alleviate stress during a difficult time. Here are some helpful t...

May 14 Fitness 4 Kids Fun & 5K Run | Preston Elementary School will hod a Fitness 4 Kids and 5K Run Wednesday, May 14, at 8:30 a.m. at the Jim Waller Sports Complex in Preston. The registration fee is...

The Henryetta Lions were out at Cruise Knight, and were able to pass out eggs to those in attendance after rain on Easter weekend squashed plans for the annual event.

The Okmulgee County Sheriff ’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a theft and threat incident that occurred Sunday evening at a Dollar Store near 231st Stre...

Sometimes we look around us and we wonder if commitment has become one of those lost virtues. Most of us remember the statement, “There was a time when a man’s word was his bond.” It seems “back in th...

“I think God can be everywhere because he can look at everybody from the sky,” says Kate.“God has angels everywhere to help him be everywhere,” says Emilee, 8. Friends, I believe you’re trying to conf...

Revelation 3:12 - I will make those who are victorious pillars in the temple of my God, and they will never leave it. I will write on them the name of my God and the name of the city of my God, the ne...

Thanks to the Henryetta community for another great Cruise Knight on Saturday. According to the Henryetta Chamber of Commerce, the parking lots were full, the vendors were doing great business and our...

Leaders at Oklahoma’s mental health agency have told lawmakers the cash crunch is so severe, the agency may have trouble meeting its payroll obligations this month.The Department of Mental Health and ...

The Okmulgee County Health Department is proud to spotlight Dr. Ed Osborn as the latest honoree in its ongoing “Community Health Champions” campaign. Dr. Osborn, a retired pediatrician who served the ...

A big thank you to Lori Fullbright for coming to Okmulgee to put on the Personal Safety Class for our community. On behalf of the Okmulgee Police Department, the Okmulgee County Sheriff’s Office and t...

Dewar Blanks Wright City in 6-0 shutout A steady offensive build and a dominant performance in the circle by Cali Thomason propelled the Dewar Lady Dragons to a 6-0 win over Wright City LadyJax on Mon...

Prep Nation recently announced its 2025 Spring Baseball All State Selections.Congratulations to the following county athletes:Class 2A (Top 16)• Kaden Dean, Preston - OF/P• Hunter McElhannon, Preston ...

The 2025 OSSAA 1A4A Regional Track Meet, held Saturday, May 3, at McAlester High School, featured strong performances from athletes across the state, including a standout showing from Wilson High Scho...

It was a weekend filled with standout performances, high-scoring games and hard-fought battles for several Okmulgee County baseball and softball teams. The Henryetta Knights faced off against the Jone...