Birth Date - Death DateConnie Ruth (Roberts) Toothaker, a longtime resident of Okmulgee, left this earthly life on the morning of Sunday, February 2, 2025, after a long illness. Connie was the third o...

December 16, 1934 - February 5, 2025Services are pending with Rogers Funeral Home for Loretta Heath, a resident of Henryetta, who passed on February 5, 2025.

1:40 p.m. - Traffic Hazard - RP reported large debris blocking the roadway, creating dangerous conditions.5:15 p.m. - Burglary Alarm - Alarm triggered at a vacant business, building checked secure.7:3...

CF-2025-00012 01/30/2025 State of Oklahoma vs. Bryan, Anthony Lee Domestic Abuse A&B w/Dangerous Weapon CF-2025-00015 01/30/2025 State of Oklahoma vs. Jacobs, George Clayton, Jr. Failure to Register A...

American author and illustrator of children’s books David Wiesner celebrates Feb. 5, 1956, as his birth date in Bridgewater, N.J. He is best known for his picture books some of which tell stories with...

Sarah and Travis were trying to make it to his mom’s house that night before the storm hit. They had driven nonstop from Denver, except for filling the gas tank, buying fast food and bathroom breaks. ...

• Six men were arraigned in Henryetta Justice Court on robbery charges, with one, R. J. Jones, also facing assault with intent to kill for allegedly shooting Officer Grant Cowan. Bonds were set at $2,...

Community, please join us as we celebrate the work of Okmulgee County Humane Society (OCHS) Director Babs and wish her all the very best in her new journey ahead. Babs’ work in the community alongside...

As you may know, some businesses pass along part of their profits to investors in the form of dividends. If you own shares of these companies, either directly in stocks or more indirectly through mutu...

High school basketball action heated up across Okmulgee County this week, with teams facing off in pivotal matchups leading into the final stretch of the regular season. Below is a recap of this week’...

Congratulations to Henryetta senior Kenleigh Kaler for her well-deserved honor of being selected as Cross Country All-Star. Coach Gillispie presented Kenleigh her All-Star jacket during halftime of Tu...

Congratulations to Dewar baseball player Luke Hankins, who signed to play ball for the Rose State Raiders this week.

Congratulation to Dewar High School’s Skylar Phillips for reaching the 1,000-point milestone as a Lady Dragon basketball player.

Eleven Morris powerlifters participated at the Checotah High School Powerlifting Meet on Wednesday. The lifters brought home three medals and placed 3rd overall. Top 10 finishers were Justin Enblom (1...

Just days before the curtain rises on Henryetta Public Schools’ production of Cinderella, the Henryetta Education Foundation (HEF) presented a $5,000 check to the theatre program.HEF board members Kei...

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...