The streets of Okmulgee feel a bit dimmer this week as the community mourns the loss of John McConnel, a beloved figure whose contributions to the town will be remembered for generations.McConnel, own...

Breanna Campbell-Bevenue from Henryetta High School represented VFW Auxiliary Post 539 last week in the National VFW Auxiliary “Red, White, and Blue National Anthem” singing competition. The 15-year-o...

The Oklahoma Pecan Growers Association’s 2024 Grower of the Year Award was presented to Okmulgee County’s own Ron Hollis at the awards luncheon.Ron and his wife Elece live on their Holliswood Farm nea...

Monday was the sixth meeting of the summer reading. Kathy Crosby talked about why we need a passport and all the places we need a passport. She then talked to the kids about different explorers Junior...

In a world where bad news endlessly streams on social media, TV and radio, a three-day live event open to the public will deliver only good news.One of the largest convention organizations in the worl...

The hot weather didn’t stop many car enthusiasts from attending the8th annual Harlan Ford Car Show held last Saturday. Lots of beautiful vehicles, both old and new, including cars, trucks and motorcyc...

Exodus 12:31-33, 36, and 14:5 - During the night Pharaoh summoned Moses and Aaron and said, “Up! Leave my people, you and the Israelites! Go, worship the Lord as you have requested. Take your flocks a...

“If Loving God Was a Crime, I’d Be an Outlaw” is God’s favorite song, says Ross, age 11.It’s definitely a catchy title, but I can’t say I’ve ever heard it.Now we come to the controversy. In one corner...

In January 2024, the Okmulgee County 4-H program applied for a grant that would allow us to revitalize the fairgrounds where so many county residents attend various functions, from the county fair to ...

Invasive zebra mussels have been detected for the first time in Fort Supply Lake in Woodward County, according to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. The mussels were discovered by ODWC ...

Thousands gathered this past week to celebrate all things Muscogee Nation. A large variety of sports events were featured, including Senior Activities at the Dome, tennis, baseball and softball, tenni...

Growing up as a child in the 1970s, I enjoyed my fair share of television shows. One of my favorites was “Happy Days,” celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.“Happy Days” starred Ron Howard, a Dun...

A new attraction was added at the Henryetta Nutrition Center. The music of “The Three Amigos” was heard every other Friday.Weleetka Indian United Methodist Church, formerly First United Methodist Chur...

Thousands gathered this past week to celebrate all things Muscogee Nation. A large variety of sports events were featured, including Senior Activities at the Dome, tennis, baseball and softball, tenni...

The 12U OK Kids Regional was held at Sallisaw on June 20. Landon C. is shown pitching for Henryetta Express. The Sallisaw Red Sox defeated the Henryetta Express 12-1, while the Stigler Bandits topped ...

After Tuesday’s Primary and Special Elections, Okmulgee County District 2 will have a new Commissioner.In a three-way race for the post, Steve Ward collected over 70 percent of the vote to defeat incu...

As part of an extraordinary initiative to celebrate and preserve the Mvskoke language, the film “HESAYECV” (The Savior) was showcased Thursday and the last day of showing is today, Friday at 2 p.m. at...

In the last few days, about 22 flags that were used to adorn 6th Street were taken, according to VFW Post 1189 Commander Guy Duckworth. There were approximately 35 flags that were being left up until ...

Senator Roger Thompson, R-Okemah, announced today that he has accepted the role of CEO and Executive Director of the Oklahoma Osteopathic Association (OOA), effective July 1.“I am honored to join the ...

The Henryetta City Council and Municipal Authority convened for their regular meetings on Tuesday evening, approving several items related to financial matters and property abatements.The meetings beg...