February 19, 1986 - August 31, 2024Tiffany Renee Hannah, a resident of rural Henryetta, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024, in Henryetta at the age of 38. She was born February19, 1986, to Rocky an...

May 31, 1936 - August 28, 2024Roy Calvin Johnson, age 88, a resident of Kansas City, Mo., died Wednesday, August 28, 2024, surrounded by family. A graveside service is scheduled for Saturday, Septembe...

7:33 a.m - Gun - Near Schulter Rd. - Gun stolen out of parked car on the highway.8:49 a.m - Breathing Problem - Okmulgee - Man brought into the emergency room after lying on the ground for four days.1...

CF-2024-00128 08/30/2024 State of Oklahoma vs. Basham, Jason Wayne Possession of Imitation Firearm AFC CF-2024-00129 08/30/2024 State of Oklahoma vs. Hammon, Justin Burglary, 1st Degree CF-2024-00130 ...

The Henryetta Knights football team opened their season with a 13-6 win over Morris. This marked the first win in Coach Darin Johnson’s tenure.---Chelsea McNabb was crowned the 1999 Little Miss Labor ...

Board of County Commissioners Meeting Attended the Board of County Commissioners meeting.--- Tornado Recovery UpdateFollowed up with FEMA on recovery efforts.The District 3 300 Rd. Mitigation Project ...

It’s probably not on your calendar, but September is Life Insurance Awareness Month. And it’s indeed a pretty good idea to be aware of what life insurance can do for you.Life insurance can help you in...

“No Matter What” is the title of a popular song released in recent years. The lyrics talk about, “No matter whether we really try to please Him, or if we choose to throw a monstrous bomb into our life...

Tony DiTerlizzi, American fantasy artist, motion picture producer and children’s book creator for some 25 years, celebrates his birth date as Sept. 6, 1969, in Los Angeles.Tony grew up in south Florid...

Temperance Parker had a standout performance, driving in four runs on two hits to lead the undefeated Dewar Lady Dragons to a commanding 12-2 win over the Wetumka Lady Chieftains on Tuesday. Parker’s ...

In a decisive matchup, the Beggs Lady Demons softball team secured a commanding victory over the Wilson Lady Tigers with a stellar performance highlighted by an explosive third inning. The final score...

Several football teams from around the county are gearing up for their season openers, with some already having taken the field in their quest for victory.The Wilson Tigers open their season this even...

Monday was the perfect day for a large crowd to witness the annual Labor Day Parade through downtown Henryetta. Bands from various schools, including Dewar (first appearance), along with Union represe...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners met for their first regular meeting of the month following the holiday weekend. The meeting began with the usual prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, followed by...

The 2024 Okmulgee County Free Fair officially opens tomorrow, and the County Fairgrounds are ready for visitors, exhibitors and lots of animals throughout the three-day event.Taking place Thursday thr...

NATALIE GABBARD COUNSELOR, ATOKA Editor’s Note: September is National Suicide Prevention and Recovery Month and therefore we will be covering a critical and often overlooked issue: the alarming rate o...

An Okmulgee man was sentenced to life in prison in a federal case last week.The Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Elijha Dewayne Taylor, age 34, was sentenced to li...

Risk factors and behaviors to watch out for that could indicate someone is considering taking their life:1. Health• Mental health conditions• Depression• Substance use problems• Bipolar disorder• Schi...

The acclaimed educational program “Viewpoint,” hosted by Dennis Quaid, is proud to announce a new collaboration with the College of the Muscogee Nation. The upcoming episode, set to be filmed later in...

Alcohol has been a staple of American history. Even during the prohibition era, alcohol was still a prominent factor of American society. Just like the United States, alcohol regulation and policy has...