Mary M. Thompson, a resident of Beggs, passed away Monday morning, April 7, 2025, at 102 years of age. She was born June 22, 1922, in Okmulgee to the late Aras and Emma (Byars) Nash. Friends may visit...

Funeral services for Linda Sue Harjo will be held Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Creek Chapel Methodist Church of Okemah. Interment will follow at Creek Chapel Cemetery.Linda Sue Harjo was bo...

Do you consider your world view as “black & white” versus “shades of gray?”For my entire life, I can only remember a few times in my younger days that I felt so strongly about one side of an issue tha...

10:15 a.m. - Public Service6:23 p.m. - Medical Assist6:41 p.m. - Search for Lost Person7:52 p.m. - Medical Assist11:15 p.m. - Lock Out ---8:00 a.m. - Good Intent Call11:35 a.m. - Service Call12:01 p.m...

The Henryetta Lady Knights softball and Knights and baseball teams gave fans a string of exciting wins this week, showcasing powerful bats, lockdown pitching and momentum-shifting innings in both soft...

The competition was fierce as the Henryetta Lady Knights hosted another standout high school tennis tournament on April 11. With matches held across both the school and city courts - an incredible dua...

The Dewar Lady Dragons and Dewar Dragons continue to make headlines across the state as they each added to their impressive seasons this week - one with a nearly unblemished record, the other still pe...

The competition was elite as the Henryetta Lady Knights hosted their annual Girls High School Golf Classic on April 9 at the beautiful Henryetta Golf Club. Facing off against some of the state’s most ...

Congratulations to Wilson senior Kaozong Yang, who recently committed to further her education and athletic career with the Neosho Community College Lady Panthers basketball program. Joining her at Wi...

Henryetta VFW Post 539 honored Jennifer Munholland with a special plaque of appreciation for her years of outstanding support and service to local veterans. The presentation, made by VFW Commander Bil...

A fatal motorcycle accident claimed the life of a Henryetta man Tuesday evening, April 8, on State Highway 124, approximately five miles south of Henryetta in rural Okfuskee County.According to a repo...

E Street and Industry Rd. were closed earlier this week as city crews were installing a new tinhorn improving drainage and widening around that corner. Further east, work was being done on power poles...

This summer, the YMCA in Okmulgee is transforming lives, one child at a time - and thanks to generous partnerships and scholarships, the opportunity is more accessible than ever.In a recent conversati...

Friday, April 18, is the last day to apply for voter registration to be eligible to vote in the May 13 Special Election for State Senator District 8 and Green Country Tech Center, According to Okmulge...

Patriotism, community spirit and family fun will be on full display at the 5th annual United States of America Loyalty Day Celebration, happening Saturday, April 26, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Vete...

• “Voice” winner Craig Wayne Boyd was slated to sing in Okmulgee at OSUIT’s Orange Fest. According to Boyd, “Oklahoma and Texas only matter one week each year, and that’s in that one week in October.”...

The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from February business. The monies they reported this period represent sale...

Oklahoma’s statewide unemployment outlook remained largely positive in February 2025, with jobless rates declining over the year in 48 counties, according to new figures from the Oklahoma Employment S...

The April 3 Legislative Forum hosted by the Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce delivered a candid exchange between state lawmakers and citizens, shedding light on everything from gold-backed debit cards to ...

Monday: Breakfast: Blueberry Muffin Lunch: Hamburger, French Fries Tuesday: Breakfast: Biscuit, Sausage, Gravy Lunch: Corndog, French Fries Wednesday: Breakfast: Waffle Lunch: Baked Ham, Potato & Chee...