1 Timothy 1:12-16 - “I give thanks to Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength for my work. I thank him for considering me worthy and appointing me to serve him, even though in the past I spok...

During the four days the Traveling Vietnam Veterans Wall was in Henryetta, Mrs. Ernestine Dillard, renowned Oklahoma singer, made a special appearance. Giving those present the opportunity to hear the...

Trinity Lutheran Church of Okmulgee will hold its annual Luther’s Neighborhood Oktoberfest Saturday, Oct. 19, from 4-7 p.m. at the church, located at 1314 E. 6th Street. The event will feature kid’s g...

The high school football season in Okmulgee County has been filled with challenges, as local teams are battling for victories amid a season of ups and downs. Last week’s games saw a mix of heartbreak ...

The road to the State Tournament is never easy, and for three Okmulgee County teams, it was a battle of grit, determination and sportsmanship as they competed against some of the best in Oklahoma. The...

Okmulgee’s annual Pecan Festival returns with a community focus Saturday, Oct. 12, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Claude Cox Omniplex. This year’s event will feature a talent showcase, baking contest, ...

A perfect weekend of celebration and community spirit awaits as two of Okmulgee’s favorite annual events - the Pecan Festival and Harvest Spoon Chili Festival - take place this Saturday, Oct. 12. With...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, addressing a range of topics concerning county business, including cybersecurity tips from a local specialist in recognition of Cybersecurity...

Henryetta Public School had multiple students with entries in the Tulsa State Fair.Congratulations to the following students:Andrea Smith, 4-H & FFA2nd Place Photoshoot Storyboard1st Place Single Best...

Henryetta FFA and 4-H member Avery Smith was awarded the 2024 Jerry Shoemake All Around Exhibitor Award from the Okmulgee County Free Fair. Avery has been a 4-H member for the last nine years, first s...

American Exchange Bank welcomed the public last Saturday to the Fall Festival and BBQ Competition at Nichols Park. The Kansas City BBQ Society sanctioned Backyard BBQ Competition awarded the best of t...

February 25, 1968 - September 14, 2024Roger Martin Scott, 56, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024, peacefully at his Okmulgee residence. Roger was born February 25, 1968, in Dayton, Ohio to Roger...

December 7, 1949 - October 5, 2024Jackie Kay Vaughn, longtime Morris resident, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024, at her home. Jackie was born December 7, 1949, in Antlers to the late Archie and S...

January 3, 1970 - September 30, 2024Betty “Lagina” Gaines was born January 3, 1970, and passed away September 30, 2024.On January 3, 1970, God blessed Melvin and Lamisha (Jones) Gaines with a beautifu...

April 29, 1979 - October 6, 2024Services are pending with Rogers Funeral Home for Ronald Carter, who passed away October 6,2024.

June 8, 1936 - September 30, 2024Dorothy “June” Cole of Tulsa passed away September 30, 2024, at the age of 88. Born on June 8, 1936, in Okmulgee, she was the daughter of William and Mabel (Crummett) ...

September 2, 1942 - October 5, 2024Beverley J. Wright, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Beverley was born in Okmulgee to the late Hubert and Ruby “Ruth” (Lewis) Bryant on September 2, 1942.A ...

June 21, 1971 - October 3, 2024Shelly Dawn Been, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024, in Okmulgee at the age of 53. She was born June 21,1971, in Okmulgee to Forrest Kelly an...

September 28, 2024Marilyn Denise Polk, age 66, accountant and resident of Okmulgee, died September 28, 2024, in Tulsa surrounded by family. A home going service is scheduled Saturday, October 12, 2024...

February 1, 1951 - October 2, 2024Candy Naifeh Barnard passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Hillcrest Hospital South in Tulsa. Candy was born on February 1, 1951, in Sapulpa to Zeke and Dee Naif...