July 20, 1948 - November 15, 2024Suzanne Louise Hughes Hammontree, 76, of Catoosa, died Friday, November 15, 2024.Suzanne was born on July 20, 1948, to Oscar Hughes and Mattie Ellis, both of whom prec...

July 22, 1988 - November 6, 2024Dustin Byrd, 36, of Okmulgee, died Thursday, November 7, 2024, in Okmulgee.A home-going service is scheduled Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Chu...

July 5, 1974 - November 13, 2024Brent Eric Smith, a resident of Okemah, died Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at the age of 50. He was born on July 5, 1974, in Newton, Kansas to William “Bill” Clem Smith...

May 3, 1933 - November 10, 2024James “Jim” Martin passed away in Bryson, Texas on November 10, 2024, at the age of 91. He was born on May 3, 1933, in Detroit to Simon and Catherine (Sales) Martin. Jim...

4:55 a.m. - Stalking - Happy Camp Rd. - RP advised someone came into their house while they were sleeping, took a video of them sleeping and sent it to them in the morning.1:09 p.m. - Civil - Daisy St...

9:27 p.m. - Suspicious Person - W. Main St. - RP advised of a male subject slumped over at Spin City Laundry. RP stated he attempted to make contact through the cameras but was unable to get the subje...

4:11 p.m. - Good Intent Call, Other5:24 p.m. - Good Intent Call, Other11/12/20249:07 p.m. - Medical Assist, Assist EMS Crew --- 11/13/202412:22 a.m. - Public Service7:31 a.m. - Medical Assist, Assist ...

CM-2024-00313 11/14/2024 State of Oklahoma vs. Taylor, Jeremy Wayne Domestic Abuse A&B CM-2024-00314 11/14/2024 State of Oklahoma vs. Walker, Laura Kathleen DUI Drugs CM-2024-00315 11/14/2024 State of...

Everybody knows finances are tight today. Now, one can only hope against hope that by the time this column hits your hands, the sentence I just wrote is a lie. That by some miracle the ever-escalating...

The individual retirement account (IRA) is celebrating its golden anniversary. Created in 1974, this savings vehicle has helped millions of people build resources for retirement. And in 1997, the Roth...

“The Big Red One” is the nickname for the U.S. Army’s 1st Infantry Division, the first and most storied and decorated division in the Army. The “BRO” is routinely the first division sent into war sett...

Three county high school football teams are gearing up for another round of exciting playoff games this Friday. Fans can expect thrilling matchups as the season heats up and teams fight for a spot in ...

The Jim Waller Event Center is set to come alive this Friday night as the Pirates and Lady Pirates tip off in their first home game of the season. Both teams will face the Fairland Owls, with the acti...

In a fiercely contested firstround playoff game, the Henryetta Knights’ football season came to a close with a 26-12 loss to the Salina Wildcats on November 15, 2024. Despite a valiant effort, the Kni...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners approved several items Monday to advance courthouse improvements. This included two payments to Mastercraft Marble and Granite for the courtroom project bala...

Bryan Logan, a Republican from Paden, has announced his candidacy for state Senate. The Special Primary Election to fill the seat of outgoing state Senator Roger Thompson will be held on March 4, 2025...

Henryetta First Christian Church will hold its food pantry distribution tomorrow, Nov. 21, since the last Thursday of the month is Thanksgiving. The distribution will still take place from 10 a.m. to ...

Candidate filing for the Board of Education begins Monday, Dec. 2, for ten Okmulgee County school districts.Those who wish to file for a Board of Education office must submit a Declaration of Candidac...

Henryetta Rotary Club invites community to its next Rotary Movie Night this Thursday at The Briefcase, 313 W. Main Street. The evening kicks off at 6 p.m. with a screening of the family-favorite film,...

Lion of the Week Lion Louann Smith introduced the Henryetta Lions to Lavula, owner of the new store Beth Arabah, located on Main Street. Lavula had a desire to create a meeting place for woman to fell...