Jeannie slipped silently down the dark, cellar steps like a shadow on a mission. Certainly not a shadow, but definitely on a mission.She knew exactly where her grandmother kept her pickle-making crock...

Henryetta Public Schools continues to shine in the realm of athletics, as multiple coaches were recently recognized by the Oklahoma Coaches Association (OCA) during its annual summer clinic. The distr...

The Preston Lady Pirates faced tough competition in recent scrimmages, highlighting areas for improvement as they gear up for the upcoming season. On Tuesday, at Carl Albert State College Vikings, the...

The Okmulgee County Roundup Club is gearing up to host one of the most anticipated events of the year - the 70th Annual Roy LeBlanc Okmulgee Invitational Rodeo - scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Aug...

As summer winds down, excitement is building across Henryetta as students, families and staff prepare for the 2025-26 school year. Henryetta Public Schools has released its official “Welcome Back” sch...

As the start of the new school year approaches, two local organizations are stepping up to support Okmulgee County families with much-needed resources. On Saturday, Aug. 2, both the Okmulgee Family YM...

An uplifting tradition that brings together communities, churches and schools will once again take place this August as the Okmulgee County Prayer Walk returns for its 9th year. The event is scheduled...

A full agenda led to wide-ranging discussions and several key decisions during the July 28 regular meeting of the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners.Commissioners approved various routine items ea...

James McCullough of the Henryetta Education Foundation (HEF) braved the heat last Friday at the Christmas in July event as he promoted the ongoing HEF fundraiser. HEF will hold a drawing on Monday, Se...

This report 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 Emergency Management....

A fourth individual has been arrested in connection with the July 12 homicide of 25-yearold Devontae Hanson in Okmulgee, as authorities continue to investigate the deadly shooting.On July 24, 33-yearo...

OSUIT will host a blood drive Wednesday, July 30, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Covelle Hall. Walk-ins are welcome.

Psalms 8:3-8 - When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for...

Noah and the ark, according to Nicole, 8: “Noah had built an ark, and other people did not believe him. He got two of each animal, and then he loaded all of his stuff. It flooded, and he lived.”A chil...

Downtown Henryetta was alive with holiday spirit, buts lots of summer sunshine last week, as the Henryetta Chamber of Commerce presented its annual “Christmas in July” celebration. There were over 30 ...

After an extended closure, the Ash Road Bridge in Okmulgee County has officially reopened to traffic. The project, completed with the assistance of the Muscogee Nation, brings much-needed relief and i...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 You’re on fire this week, Aries.Ideas are sparking left and right. Don’t forget to slow down before you burn out.You want to showcase energy without creating chaos.TAURUS – Apr 2...

July 25, 1947 - July 18, 2025Nita Kay Hendrix-Drake was born on July 25,1947, in Alsuma, Okla, a suburb of Tulsa, to Martha and C.W. Willis.Nita departed this life on July 18, 2025, just seven days be...

E. Dayle James, of Okmulgee, was born in Muskogee on June 21, 1948, to Kenneth Edward James and Maxine (Elsey) James. He passed from this life on July 12, 2025, in Tulsa at the age of 77.June 21, 1948...

May 29, 1944 - July 24, 2025Services are pending for Carolyn Sue Cook, 81, of Granbury, Texas, with Integrity Funeral Service. She passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Granbury.