Okmulgee County residents gathered last week at Legislative Forums to hear updates from state lawmakers on the progress of the 2026 Oklahoma legislative session. Topics included the state budget, Medi...

Residents will have an opportunity to hear directly from gubernatorial candidate Chip Keating during an upcoming “Meet Our Candidate” event in Henryetta.The event is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, f...

Voters across Okmulgee County went to the polls April 7 to decide a slate of school board races and propositions, with the most closely watched contests taking place in Henryetta and Wilson Public Sch...

“For me, that first bite brought back memories from over 35 years ago.”What started as a nostalgic throwback quickly turned into a full-fledged community celebration this week, as the City of Okmulgee...

New leadership has been announced for VFW Post 539 as officers for 2026 were recently elected. Pictured from left are CJ Hopkins (Chaplain), Tricia Bear (Veteran Service Officer), Bill Lester (Junior ...