The Okmulgee Public Schools Board approved a resignation agreement for Superintendent Clay Vinyard, effective June 30, 2025. Until then, Vinyard will be on administrative leave, with Assistant Superin...

The Henryetta Chamber of Commerce will hold their Legislative Forum this Friday, beginning at 11 a.m. at Shoney’s Restaurant.Guest speaker will be Senator David Bullard from Durant. Senator Bullard co...

New officers for OSU Extension were announced during a brief meeting of the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners on Monday. OSU Extension Interim County Extension Director Brenda Miller introduced J...

The Well Done Foundation (WDF), a national nonprofit committed to combating climate change by plugging abandoned oil and gas wells, has partnered with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and We...

The Okmulgee County Election Board will hold special hours Feb. 6-7 to accommodate voters, according to Secretary Ashley Carnes.During those dates, the County Election Board office will be open for ea...

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Cody Lynn Lusk, 34, of Henryetta, entered a guilty plea to one count of Burglary in the First Degree in Indian C...

It’s time once again for the annual Okmulgee County Spring Livestock Show, where Future Farmers of America (FFA) members and 4-H students will showcase their prize livestock projects. The highly antic...

On Monday, Feb. 3, Gov. Kevin Stitt delivered his annual “State of the State” address to the members of the Oklahoma Legislature and the entire state, which coincides with the opening of the 60th Okla...

“By hating this world, you don’t put the things of this world in front of God,” says Enoch, 10. “This is how you earn rewards in God’s kingdom.”There is one Bible verse that Christians rarely quote: “...

Isaiah 43:18 - Do not call to mind the former things, or ponder things of the past.We often look back to childhood, remembering our friends, school days and the reckless abandonment of little responsi...

Older adults in Okmulgee County looking to improve their strength, flexibility and balance have an opportunity to participate in the Stay Strong, Stay Healthy program, an eight-week resistance trainin...

Join the Henryetta Chamber of Commerce for a night of fun as they hold a Valentine’s Paint Party from 6-9 p.m. on Feb. 11.The event will be held at The Briefcase, located at 313 W. Main, and is being ...

The following students at Dewar Middle School are being recognized for making the Superintendent’s and Principal’s Honor Roll: Superintendent’s Honor Roll (4.0 GPA) • Boatright, Aydin• Bogart, Richard...

Okmulgee Boys (9-8)--- Okmulgee Girls (2-14) • Okmulgee 13, KIPP Tulsa 65 - L Okmulgee will travel to Tulsa McLain to take on the Titans this Friday, Feb. 7.--- Morris Boys (6-12)• Morris 44, Preston ...

The Preston Pirates recently defeated the Eagles 78-44 in Morris, while the Lady Eagles bested the Lady pirates 36-22. Pictured is some of the action from the county duel.

The Henryetta Lady Knights battled hard but ultimately fell short against the Kellyville Lady Ponies, suffering a 45-36 defeat on Friday night. Despite a strong performance from Jordyn Goodman, who le...

The Henryetta Knights and Lady Knights recently dropped a series on the road against Eufaula. Pictured are some action shots from the matchup.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 You’re in the mood to get things done this week, Aries. Your ambition is fueled and it is the perfect time to take charge and tackle overdue projects. Be careful not to rush thin...

January 13, 1948 - January 20, 2025Dennis Wayne Benson was born on January 13, 1948, in Okmulgee to Mary Alice Lee. He passed away Monday evening, January 20, 2025, in Okmulgee at 77 years of age, wit...

February 28, 1939 - January 30, 2025James “Ross” Thompson, age 85, passed away on January 30, 2025, in Okmulgee. He was born on February 28, 1939, in Macon, Mo. to Charles and Marjorie (Newkirk) Thomp...