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

November 13, 1938 - November 9, 2024Betty Jo Calvert, 85, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024, in Okmulgee. Betty was born Sunday, November 13, 1938, in Pierce to the late Henry and Cora Owen.Funer...

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

May 3, 1933 - November 10, 2024James L. “Jim” Martin, former Okmulgee resident, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024, in Bryson, Texas after an extended illness. Jim was born May 3, 1933, in Detroit ...

January 30, 1938 - October 29, 2024Ida M. Thompson, age 86, homemaker, died Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at St. Anthony Hospital, Midwest City surrounded by family.Funeral service is scheduled Saturday,...

August 31, 1939 - November 5, 2024Doris M. Barber was born on August 31, 1939, in Okmulgee to parents Earnest and Gladys Adams. Her parents preceded her in death. She departed this life on Tuesday, No...

February 24, 1951 - November 8, 2024Everett G. Johnson, age 73, laborer, died Friday, November 8, 2024, at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa with family by his side.Funeral service is scheduled Friday,...

1:53 a.m. - Threats - Grimes - RP stated male and female subjects threatened her daughter with a crowbar and left ruts in their grass before heading eastbound.11:31 a.m. - Vandalism - Boren Rd. - RP a...

3:39 a.m. - Disturbance - 200 Block N. Ferguson RP stated someone was tapping on their window and trying to enter the residence.8:23 a.m. - Speak with an Officer - 500 Block Elm St. - RP advised their...

CF-2024-00158A 11/12/2024 State of Oklahoma vs. Gutierrez, Edgar Salvador Trafficking in Illegal Drugs-Marijuana ---

Okmulgee County Citizens were urged to prepare for upcoming winter weather season as part of Winter Weather Preparedness Day. In recent years we’ve experienced winter weather storms including devastat...

Monday: Muffin Lunch: Hot Ham & Cheese, French Fries Tuesday: Breakfast: Biscuit, White Gravy Lunch: Corn Dog, French Fries Wednesday: Donuts Lunch: Turkey & Dressing, Mashed Potatoes, White Gravy, Gr...

We all hope to enjoy long, healthy lives, retaining the ability to think clearly and make our own decisions. But life doesn’t always work out that way - which is why you need to prepare for a potentia...

American author of children’s books and young adult fiction Daniel Pinkwater was born on Nov. 15, 1941, in Memphis, Tenn.His parents were Jewish immigrants from Poland, and when he was two years old, ...

My husband was a pastor for many years. And as such, he has always attempted to hold his public image as close to clean and shiny as he possibly could. After all, when you are called to represent the ...

Monday: Frito Chili Pie, Corn Tuesday: Cheesy Ham & Potato Bake, Broccoli Wednesday: Chicken Broccoli, Rice Casserole, Tossed Salad Thursday: Cheeseburger w/Toppings, Potato Salad Friday: Oven Fried C...

The roar of the crowd is building as four county high school football teams, the Henryetta Knights, Beggs Golden Demons, Dewar Dragons and Wilson Tigers, prepare for their highly anticipated playoff g...

In an exciting moment for Dewar High School, senior Aidan Tomlinson officially signed his National Letter of Intent to play baseball at the University of Oklahoma on Nov. 13. The ceremony took place i...

The Henryetta Economic Development Authority held its monthly meeting, discussing progress on key initiatives across the city.The meeting began with the swearing in of Christy Jeffcoat, who took the o...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners held their regular meeting on Tuesday following Monday’s Veterans Day recognition and celebration. The meeting opened with a prayer, the pledge and approval ...