Bradley Granville Lee, age 38, of Dewar, passed away on July 14, 2024, in Evergreen, Ala. He was born on December 31, 1985, in Henryetta to Alvina Mae Kelley and Bobby Joe Lee, Jr.Bradley attended sch...

Florice Thompson, age 86, homemaker and resident of Okmulgee, slipped the bonds of this earthly realm unto eternity, Monday, July 22, 2024, at Integris January 20, 1938 - July 22, 2024Hospice in Oklah...

Lawana Louise Osborne, of Tulsa, passed away in Okmulgee on Friday, July 19, 2024, at the age of 39. Lawana was born on December 19, 1984, in Ada.A wake service will be held at 3 p.m. July 24, 2024, a...

April 1, 1979 - July 18, 2024Services are pending for Candace Chalakee, 45, of Lawton, with Integrity Funeral Service. She passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Lawton.

Dr. Raymond D. Sewell died peacefully on July 21, 2024, at home in Muskogee. He was born on January 9, 1924, to Wrothel and Ida Sims Sewell in Murray County.Raymond grew up in Davis. He left high scho...

The community recently celebrated the most class of graduates during the GED Graduation Ceremony held July 11 on the campus of OSUIT.The program, sponsored by Oklahoma State University Institute of Te...

This summary highlights the key activities and updates from the past week, demonstrating ongoing efforts to manage and mitigate emergencies, coordinate recovery efforts, and ensure the safety and well...

The Henryetta Historical Society is excited to announce gifts from the local chapters of the Lions Club and Rotary Club. Both groups held a recent “Show Down Throw Down” kickball game at Nichols Park,...

Okmulgee County District 2 Commissioner David Walker is shown with employees of District 2, as they were recognized for their service to the county and received a stipend for longevity service. Employ...

There comes a time in our lives when parents or grandparents become more than we can handle. Sad but one of life’s situations that we pray never happens to us.Oklahoma Department of Veteran Affairs ha...

The Anne Roberts People’s Choice Award celebrates an individual and an organization serving youth in our state. It is named for the longest serving executive director for the Oklahoma Institute for Ch...

“By trying we can easily learn to endure adversity - another man’s, I mean,” wrote Mark Twain.If you’re reduced to human resources, there’s wisdom as well as wit in Twain’s quip. Severe personal adver...

Matthew 24:44 - “So then, you also must always be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you are not expecting him.” What happens when unexpected guests arrive at your home? Does ever...

Members of Okmulgee County 4-H groups were excited to participate in hands-on activities at the 4-H Is for the Birds camp last week, hosted by the Oklahoma State University STEM Team on Tuesday. The s...

The Okmulgee Lady Bulldogs are gearing up for 2024 fastpitch softball season as they started honing their skills at the Ron Gardenhire Hitting Facility at Bateman Park. Coach Ed Vaughn, along with Coa...

• Aug. 12 - vs. Heavener• Aug. 13 - @ Weleetka• Aug. 15 - vs. Spiro• Aug. 16 - @ Checotah• Aug. 17 - @ Keys• Aug. 19 - @ Henryetta• Aug. 22-24 - Okmulgee Festival• Aug. 26 - @ Eufaula• Aug. 27 - @ Lib...

As the 2024-25 school year kicks off, high school football teams across Okmulgee County are gearing up for what promises to be an exciting season. With new coaching strategies, rising star players and...

Grace Pollard, a student at Henryetta High School, was a crowd favorite Saturday at the Woody Guthrie Festival in Okemah. Grace, who took the kids stage second in the line up, sang two songs while pla...

The Henryetta City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, with Vice Mayor Steve Sanford presiding in Mayor Michael Dickey’s absence. The session began with an invocation, flag salute, and roll c...

Businesses are closing at the intersection of Highway 75 and Will Sampson Road in Preston as the Oklahoma Department of Transportation has begun the process of building an overpass at that location fo...