Danny Lovell, a Henryetta native and CEO of Rainier Companies, has partnered with Team Norman to develop an ambitious entertainment district in Norman. The roughly $1 billion project is set to include...

FEMA Site Visits & Tornado Recovery Morris Facilities Assessment: FEMA conducted site visits to assess the damage caused by recent tornadoes at Morris facilities. The evaluation focused on structural ...

The Okmulgee County Conservation District is partnering with Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts, the Oklahoma Conservation Commission, Choctaw Nation Conservation District, the Oklahoma Bl...

Dear Class of 2024 High School Graduates,Congratulations on reaching this significant milestone in your academic journey! The Helping Our People Excel Foundation is excited to announce our scholarship...

Merrick Winters of Okmulgee recently completed her service as an Oklahoma 4-H STEMist intern in Stillwater.Every summer, two college students or recent high school graduates are selected to spend 10 w...

Mark your calendars for a fantastic community event that’s just around the corner. On Saturday, Aug. 17, the Okmulgee YMCA will host a Free School Supplies Drive for students Pre-K through High School...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you hold the key to success right now, so everyone wants to be in your corner. Take things in stride and maintain your focus while accepting all the support.TAURUS – Apr 2...

The Okmulgee County Back-to-School Prayer Walk drew residents from all over the county on Saturday. The group gathered for a photo, prayer and sounding of the horn before they dispersed to the various...

As the new school year approaches, Oklahoma’s State Superintendent Ryan Walters has issued new guidelines for incorporating the Bible into the history curriculum. This move, aimed at enriching student...

LeAundre Delonia of Okmulgee has been selected for the American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR) Cooperative 2024-2025 AFR Youth Advisory Council. This year’s council members were chosen by popular vote durin...

3:50 p.m. - Smoke Investigation - 200 Block N. Mission - RP advised he hit a gas meter with his mower and can smell gas.4:00 p.m. - Civil - 23000 Block Flax Ave. - RP requested an officer due to a sub...

CF-2024-00112 08/01/2024 State of Oklahoma vs. Mcmanus, Trevor Endangering Others While Eluding/Attempting to Elude Officer CF-2024-00113 08/01/2024 State of Oklahoma vs. Zachary, Anndrea Dawn Larceny...

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Gregory Neil Bias, age 41, of Tahlequah, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for nine separate counts of child s...

Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology (OSUIT) successfully launched its first-ever OSU Polytech summer camp, Digital Discoveries: Software Development and Cybersecurity Camp.Designed to in...

Rodeo participants, spectators and fans will be flocking into Okmulgee this weekend as the 69th annual Roy LeBlanc Okmulgee Invitational Rodeo opens Friday evening.The event is the nation’s oldest and...

“I was honest once, and it felt really good. If you’re not honest, you just look bad,” says Brittani, age 6.Once? “Honesty is important because people have to trust you to be a friend,” says Natalie, ...

Matthew 19:16-21 - “Once a man came to Jesus. ‘Teacher,’ he asked, ‘what good thing must I do to receive eternal life?’ ‘Why do you ask me concerning what is good?’ answered Jesus. ‘There is only One ...

In most places, game wardens routinely check state-issued hunting and fishing licenses, but it’s not that simple in Oklahoma.Historic confusion was again amplified after five Oklahoma tribes announced...

The Henryetta Varsity Lady Knights demonstrated their competitive spirit during the Panama Scrimmage last week, delivering an impressive mix of performances across their four games.--- Game 1: Henryet...

Some travelers passing through the county last week had an experience that truly epitomizes the caring spirit of the community - go above and beyond the call of duty. The husband contacted the Free-La...