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OSU Extension welcomes Kell as new interim county Director
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OSU Extension welcomes Kell as new interim county Director
April 25, 2025
The Oklahoma State University Extension Office in Okmulgee County has welcomed a familiar face in a new leadership role. Jake Kell, a lifelong resident of the county and graduate of Morris High School...
Adopt a Pet from the Okmulgee County Humane Society
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Adopt a Pet from the Okmulgee County Humane Society
April 25, 2025
ShelbyShelby is a 13-weekold Chihuahua mix with a big personality in a tiny 8-pound frame! This little bundle of energy never meets a stranger and is always ready for playtime - whether it’s chasing t...
City workers improving crosswalk
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City workers improving crosswalk
April 25, 2025
City of Henryetta workers converged on a dangerous, obstructed crosswalk on the west side of 17th and Main Street. It is the west entrance coming into Henryetta and years of undergrowth and trees have...
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Cruise Knight is tomorrow
April 25, 2025
Henryetta’s Main Street will roar to life tomorrow, April 26, as Cruise Knight rolls back into town from 6-10 p.m. The beloved community event, hosted by the Henryetta Chamber of Commerce, brings toge...
Tensions rise over financial oversight at Henryetta School board meeting
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Tensions rise over financial oversight at Henryetta School board meeting
April 25, 2025
A tense and at times emotional special meeting of the Henryetta Public Schools Board of Education Wednesday morning turned into a nearly hour-long discussion centered on district finances, transparency and trust in school leadership. Superintendent Jason Price found himself defending a major shift in how the district handles its financial operations - a move opposed by Board Member Ginny Holder, w...
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Henryetta proclaims April 24 as ‘Lion Ron McAfee Day’
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Henryetta proclaims April 24 as ‘Lion Ron McAfee Day’
April 23, 2025
A lifetime of dedication and service was honored Friday at Henryetta City Hall as family members, city leaders, community members and fellow Lions gathered for a proclamation ceremony in memory of the...
Child Abuse Prevention Month Recognized
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Child Abuse Prevention Month Recognized
April 16, 2025
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and one of the symbols of this movement is the pinwheel. Last Friday, agencies, supporters, court officials and the many volunteers help plant pinwheels on the la...
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Celebrating Arbor Day
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Celebrating Arbor Day
April 25, 2025
Every year, communities around the world come together to celebrate Arbor Day, a special day dedicated to honoring trees and recognizing their crucial contributions to our environment. Traditionally o...
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Ask the Hard Questions
April 25, 2025
Part 2In Part 1 of this series, we focused on what families can do to protect children - starting from birth - with age-appropriate conversations, clear boundaries and consistent involvement. But in P...
Watering strategies to help a lawn thrive
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Watering strategies to help a lawn thrive
April 25, 2025
A number of factors can affect how well a garden or lawn takes root. Watering is a key element of any landscape care strategy, and one that homeowners should educate themselves about if they want to m...
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Absentee ballot deadline for May 13 election nears
April 25, 2025
According to County Election Board Secretary Ashley Carnes, voters in Okmulgee County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the May 13 Oklahoma State Senate District 8 and Green County Technolo...
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Smishing text scam escalates
April 25, 2025
The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority is advising consumers to be wary of the pervasive smishing text scam plaguing Oklahomans this week.Scam text messages have been targeting tolling authorities nationwide...
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Schulter to hold spaghetti dinner
April 25, 2025
A spaghetti dinner fundraiser will be held to support the Schulter Class of 2025 this Saturday, April 26.The event will take place from 5-7 p.m. at Schulter Baptist Church, located at 13381 Heather St...

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Department of Wildlife Conservation Fishing Report
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Department of Wildlife Conservation Fishing Report
May 24, 2024
Grand Lake May 19 - Elevation is normal and falling, water temperature 76°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass good on crankbaits, flukes, jerk baits, plastic bai...
Pirates stay perfect with run-rule win
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Pirates stay perfect with run-rule win
August 11, 2023
The Preston Pirate varsity fall baseball team notched their second-straight run-rule win of the 2023 season Tuesday evening with a 9-1 victory over the Red Oak Eagles.The Pirates were back in action T...
Eagles go winless at Preston tourney
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Eagles go winless at Preston tourney
April 19, 2023
The Morris Eagle varsity baseball team dropped a pair of decisions this past weekend at the 2023 Dawson Sumner Invitational baseball tournament in Preston.The Eagles began tournament action last Thurs...
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Dragons begin postseason journey Thursday
April 19, 2023
Dewar seeks third-straight State trip with 3-team district tournamentThe Dewar Dragon varsity baseball program will begin its journey towards a possible third-straight state tournament appearance this...
Dogs suffer setbacks in recent diamond action
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Dogs suffer setbacks in recent diamond action
April 19, 2023
The Okmulgee Bulldog varsity baseball team closed out last week’s schedule with a pair of losses.The Bulldogs traveled to Weleetka last Thursday and found themselves on the short end of a 7-4 outcome,...
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Okmulgee to host annual tournament
April 19, 2023
Cleveland, Meeker to kick off 3-day event ThursdayMorgan Field at Bateman Park in Okmulgee will be the site of this weekend’s Okmulgee Neal’s Classic baseball tournament.The annual 3-day event will ge...
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Feeding the Vets
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Feeding the Vets
June 8, 2024
VFW Post 539 in Henryetta held its Feed the Vets program Thursday at New Life Assembly of God Church in Henryetta. Numerous volunteers were on hand, in addition to Post officers, who assisted in the d...
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Muscogee Nation film to premiere June 15
June 5, 2024
Movie to screen in new CMN Lecture HallGeoLink Nations in association with Behold Motion Pictures, announces the red carpet world premiere of HESAYECV (The Savior), a groundbreaking feature-length fil...
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Find These Treasures
By Patrick Ford 
May 24, 2024
Find These Treasures at Your Local Library Mitch Albom American author, journalist and musician, was born into a Jewish family with an older sister and younger brother. He celebrates May 23, 1958, as ...
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How is your retirement income taxed?
By Patrick Ford 
May 24, 2024
How is your retirement income taxed? Once you’re retired, you will likely need to draw on several types of income for your living expenses. You’ll need to know where these funds are coming from and ho...
Lions, Rotary ready for kickball
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Lions, Rotary ready for kickball
May 24, 2024
The Henryetta Lions and Rotary Clubs are excited about an upcoming fundraiser. It promises to be an epic showdown as the two clubs will face each other in a kickball game. Approval for the event was g...

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
April 25, 2025
April 25-26 Keep Okmulgee Beautiful Week | The City of Okmulgee will hold a Keep Okmulgee Beautiful Week April 20-26. Apply for a free burn permit from April 14-18. Participants must provide a current...
Senate Candidate Forum is May 5
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Senate Candidate Forum is May 5
April 25, 2025
East Central Electric Cooperative will be hosting a candidate forum for the three candidates for Senate District 8 on Monday, May 5, at 6:30 p.m. at their Okmulgee headquarters.Candidates Nathan Brewe...
Athletes Honored
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Athletes Honored
April 25, 2025
Missy Nash of Luv Ford traveled to two different locations this week to present the Luv Ford Athlete of the Week honors to deserving athletes. Pictured at the Dewar game was honoree Temperance (Tempe)...
Driver injured after truck plunges into creek
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Driver injured after truck plunges into creek
April 25, 2025
A serious collision Wednesday afternoon in Okmulgee County resulted in one man being hospitalized after his truck left the roadway, struck a guardrail and fell approximately 30 feet into a creek, acco...
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