Strong southerly winds have swept across Oklahoma this week. Okmulgee County Emergency Management Director Tim Craighton warned about the high fire danger during his comments at Monday’s meeting of th...

An early morning New Years Day joyride in Henryetta has resulted in the arrest of an Okmulgee resident. On Wednesday, Jan. 1, at approximately 5:30 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 600 block of L...

Okmulgee County commissioners covered a short agenda for the first meeting of the new year. Items approved included: • Officer Reports for the month of December - County Clerk's office in the amount o...

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So if any of you guys are from Oklahoma or are in FFA in general you’re probably familiar with the name Ridge Hughbanks. He served as the Northwest District Vice President before moving up to State Pr...

Henryetta High School Invitational Tournament will be held Thursday, Jan. 9 at the Mvskoke Dome in Okmulgee. The Lady Knights will kick off the tournament at 11 a.m. versus the Metro Christian Lady Pa...

A one-vehicle fatality accident occurred on Jan. 6 at 3:47 p.m. four miles west of Henryetta on I-40 Eastbound, according to Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) Trooper Michael Choate of Troop D. In the acc...

Muscogee (Creek) Nation ushered in a new era of leadership with the inauguration ceremony of Principal Chief David Hill and Second Chief Del Beaver Jan. 4 at the River Spirit Casino Resort. The inaugu...

Friday, Jan. 17 is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the Feb. 11 Dewar Public Schools and Wilson Public Schools Special Bond Election, Okmulgee County Ele...

Okmulgee County Commissioners held their last meeting of 2019 on Dec. 30. “I want to wish everyone a happy new year,” District 1 Commissioner Robert Hardridge said. “Lets look forward to the new year ...

“We worship that big building down there.” ‘The Tabernacle’ lay nestled along the New York village hillside. Ann and I entered and took up a little red songbook. Music was underway. My thoughts drifte...

Henryetta Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Roy Madden encourages everyone to visit the Chamber office and round up some tickets for the annual banquet that will be held Monday, Jan. 13. Only a f...

Muscogee (Creek) Nation will hold Inauguration Ceremonies for the National Council, the Principal Chief and Second Chief on Saturday, Jan. 4. The National Council Inauguration starts at 10 a.m. in the...

Henryetta police officers were dispatched to an apartment in the 1400 block of W. Gentry in response to a burglary in progress on Dec. 30. Chad Huddleston, 41, was arrested on charges of 1st Degree Bu...

Okmulgee County Treasurer Vonna Lampkins would like to remind property tax owners they have until Friday, Jan. 31 to make their payments without penalty. Those choosing to pay just the first half of p...

Okmulgee County students will return to classes next week as Christmas Break ends. Dates in which county schools resume include: Monday, Jan. 6 • Morris Public Schools • Preston Public Schools • Schul...

American Exchange Bank (AEB) of Henryetta presented yearly donations to several local organizations and entities just before the Christmas holiday. Donations were awarded to all of the following: • Li...

Steve Honeywell with the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Okmulgee Chapter delivered food items for the Christmas holiday to New Hope Home Health in Henryetta for their yearly holiday baskets to veteran...

Unwavering efforts of the Henryetta Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization (HES PTO) have not gone unnoticed throughout the school year. PTO officers Leslie Jones, President; Felicia McGowin, V...