The Muscogee Nation has named former Emergency Management Director Bobby Howard as Commissioner of Public Safety.Howard, a Muscogee combat veteran and native of Depew, ran the Nation’s Emergency Manag...

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

Local author William Lehmkuhl has transformed his personal journey of pain, perseverance and transformation into a published book, and now the community will have the chance to meet him. Lehmkuhl is s...

Windy Chevrolet is honored to partner with Okmulgee County Emergency Management through the Chevy First Responder Appreciation program, a partnership program allowing Chevrolet to support the local he...

The Henryetta Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce a special hometown book signing event during this year’s Mistletoe Market, featuring local author David Corbin.Corbin, a current U.S. Navy office...

In August 1975, the small town of Atoka became ground zero for a music industry earthquake. The original 48 Hours in Atoka festival was intended to be “Oklahoma’s answer to Woodstock,” but the two-day...

Oklahoma educators can apply now for Fund for Teachers fellowships, which give teachers the opportunity to pursue self-designed professional learning.Fund for Teachers Fellows use their grant funds to...

Kendall Warren, with Mabrey Bank in Morris, RaeLynn Hammer, with Patrons Bank in Henryetta and Nita Robertson and Kimberly Stoy, with American Exchange Bank, in Henryetta, recently completed the Oklah...

The Muscogee Nation is once again offering Dance for Life classes at various locations around the community. The classes are open to citizens and employees of the Muscogee Nation, and are open to all ...

A special ceremony for the family members of veterans who gave their lives in Vietnam has been announced by Don Nichols of the Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH).The event will take place at th...

This report from Oct. 12 is a summary of activities Okmulgee County Emergency Management participated in and does not reflect all activities performed by or participated in by Okmulgee County Emergenc...

Congratulations to Preston senior Josie Cope, who was recently honored as Luv Ford Athlete of the Week. Pictured alongside Cope are Preston Softball Coach Jimmy Hurst and Luv Ford’s Missy Nash. Be sur...

It should be difficult for anyone to go through any given day without learning something, even if it is trivial. Learning is a lifelong process. Starting back in the womb, a fetus learns its mother’s ...

“God likes people because he made them on the last day,” says Sarah, age 6. I suppose Sarah’s idea is that God saved the best for last.“God enjoys us because we are quiet people,” says Kasey, 6. I won...

The 43rd Annual Morris Craft Show, sponsored by Prairie Bell OHCE, is an Okmulgee County staple always held just before the Thanksgiving holiday. This year’s date is Saturday, Nov. 22.The craft show h...

The Henryetta Knights hit the road last Friday and battled a powerful Vian Wolverines squad, ultimately falling 48-14 in a game defined by Vian’s explosive ground attack and Henryetta’s flashes of res...

The Okmulgee Bulldogs had a tough outing Friday night against a strong Prague Red Devils squad, falling 68-12. Despite the loss, the Bulldogs showed flashes of promise on offense, highlighted by a pai...

In a game that started with a spark and ended in a statement, the Beggs Junior High Golden Demons football team overcame an early deficit and roared back to defeat the Morris Eagles 40-16 on Monday ni...

Pastor James Page of Joy in Life Church, located at 611 E. Trudgeon Street in Henryetta, is urging local residents and businesses to assist police after a brazen early-morning burglary left the church...

Downtown Okmulgee will be alive with music, laughter and the savory aroma of chili this Saturday, as Okmulgee Main Street presents the Harvest Spoon Chili Festival. Visitors can look forward to a full...