Preservation Oklahoma has announced its 2025 list of Oklahoma’s Most Endangered Places, and among the sites drawing attention this year is Okmulgee’s iconic Orpheum Theatre, also known historically as...

July 14, 1938 - June 20, 2025Rosa Etta Johnson, affectionately known as “Rosie,” of Tulsa, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on July 14, 1938, in Okmulgee, Rosie lived a ...

May 22, 1950 - June 27, 2025Lou Ella Franklin, 75, of Morris, passed away Friday, June 27, 2025, in Tulsa. The daughter of Dallas and Donna Harrington, she was born Monday, May 22, 1950. Graveside ser...

July 14, 1973 - June 30, 2025Jessica Renee Taylor, of Dustin, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30, 2025, at the age of 51. She was born on July 14, 1973, in Talihina to her parents, Julie Jo (Bu...

October 16, 1938 - June 10, 2025Jackie Odell Todd, age 86, of Okmulgee, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025. Born on October 16, 1938, Jackie lived a full and adventurous life defined by hard work...

CF-2025-00105 06/26/2025 State of Oklahoma vs. Markaham, Ronald Lamon Aggravated Trafficking in Illegal Drugs CF-2025-00106 06/26/2025 State of Oklahoma vs. Wolter, Nathan Gregory Violation of the Con...

7:35 a.m. - 500 Block W. Merrick St. - RP advised she woke and noticed her car looked like it had been in a wreck, and stated she hadn’t gone anywhere the previous night.11:05 a.m. - 1100 Block W. Tru...

12:39 a.m. - 700 Block Emerson Dr. - RP advised of an assault.3:11 a.m. - Cherry Rd. - RP advised of a single-vehicle accident.12:57 p.m. - 15700 Block Hwy 52 - RP advised of a motorcycle accident wit...

Quote; “I have been accused of being too hard on my sons. I totally disagree. Undisciplined boys become undisciplined men. Undisciplined men are found in prisons, hospitals and graveyards.” - Steve Ha...

If you’re planning to retire within the next few years - or you’ve recently retired - market volatility may feel especially unsettling. After years of saving and planning, you’re now entering a stage ...

10:13 a.m. - Authorized Controlled Burning10:26 a.m. - Authorized Controlled Burning 1:45 p.m. - Authorized Controlled Burning2:25 p.m. - Lock Out6:18 p.m. - Service Call, Other9:21 p.m. - Motor Vehic...

Debut author Kendra Thompson, a native of Henryetta and graduate of Graham High School, was joined by family, friends and community on June 28 for her first book signing. “The Harmony of Circumstance”...

Community members and local leaders gathered on June 25 to celebrate a milestone moment for banking in Okemah as First Family Federal Credit Union (FFFCU) officially unveiled its first Interactive Tel...

The annual Henryetta Showdown Throw-Down is back, and the excitement is building across town as local clubs gear up for this year’s friendly faceoff - all for a good cause. Each year, the event rallie...

The City of Okmulgee is set to host one of Oklahoma’s most anticipated Independence Day celebrations with its 15th Annual Fireworks Extravaganza on Friday, July 4, at the Okmulgee Municipal Park. This...

From a humble beginning at a small Oakdale school in Okmulgee, a handful of Muscogee citizens began the task of reawakening what was once the most powerful tribal government. A four-part series of lec...

The City of Henryetta sanitation crew will be off Friday, July 4, to celebrate Independence Day. Thursday and Friday routes will be picked up Thursday, July 3.With fireworks and grilling season upon u...

Amid growing food insecurity across rural Oklahoma, OSU Institute of Technology (OSUIT) is stepping in to fill a critical gap. Through a USDA-supported initiative called the Summer Feeding Program, Pe...

Do you ever feel frustrated when you look at the ingredient list on a loaf of bread because you don’t know what most of the ingredients are? What if a bread product contained fewer ingredients?A new t...

Schulter Baptist Church will host a 4th of July Community Celebration Saturday, July 5, at 6:30 p.m. at Schulter Public Schools, 23507 Flax Ave.The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will feature live ...