The deadline to submit an application for the First Family Federal Credit Union (FFFCU) $500 scholarship for high school seniors is Friday, March 29. Stop by any FFFCU location to pick one up.

A tragic incident occurred on March 19, at approximately 3:02 p.m., when a fatal collision took place on OK-56, 300 feet east of the intersection with OK-27 in Okemah.The collision involved a 2011 Bui...

Allied Health Science recognizedOSU Institute of Technology (OSUIT) is proud to announce that its associate in science in Allied Health Sciences has been recognized as one of the top Best Online Assoc...

The Henryetta High School gym was super busy when about 1,000 children and their parents gathered for the annual Muscogee Nation Spring Celebration.Dirk Palmer was guest speaker for the Lions Club mee...

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With Oklahoma’s storm season in full gear, there is always the risk of inclement weather and tornadoes, like last week’s storm that dropped hail and rain over the county. A welcome addition to the Sch...

Investigation underwayA personal injury collision Wednesday on Interstate 40 has left one individual hospitalized.According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the accident happened at approximately 11:52...

The annual Henryetta Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt is set for Saturday, March 30, at 10 a.m. sharp. Each age group will have two bicycle prize eggs hidden amongst the 4,500-plus eggs. Be sure to snap a p...

The Okmulgee County Rural Water District No. 6 (District) received approval for $700,000 in funding Tuesday from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to improve the District’s water infrastructur...

Deadline to change party affiliation approachesEarly voting begins Thursday, March 28, for voters in Okmulgee County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day April 2, have ...

Dewar outlasts Webbers Falls for Class B titleThe Dewar Dragon high school powerlifting team completed the 2024 sweep of state championships in Class B this past Saturday at El Reno High School.The Dr...

The Preston Pirate varsity spring baseball team earned a pair of home wins this past weekend to improve to 4-0 on the young 2024 campaign.The Pirates, who entered last weekend ranked fifth in Class 2A...

Okmulgee drops 15-14 slugfest title to StonewallThe Okmulgee Bulldog varsity baseball team took home the runner-up plaque at last weekend’s Darrell Fairchild Memorial Tournament in Depew.The Bulldogs ...

New Life Assembly of God will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 30, at 11 a.m. at the church, located at 1201 C St. in Henryetta. The event will feature hot dogs, chips, drink, a chalk o...

The second deadline for the Oklahoma Legislature was reached on Thursday, March 14 and many bills have fallen by the wayside. For the bills being tracked by the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (...

During the month of March, we are waiving adoption fees to qualifying applicants. This week, we want to draw your attention to five dogs in foster care who need a forever home through adoption. Feast ...

September 3,1966 ■ March 15, 2024Darel Duane Bush, longtime Okmulgee resident, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024, at his home. Darel was born September 3, 1964, in Hunnington Beach, Calif, to Darrell...

February 12,1933 Wlarch 17, 2024Mildred Lyons, 91, a longtime resident of Okmulgee, died March 17, 2024, in Midwest City surrounded by her family Funeral service is scheduled for Thursday, March 28, 2...

The Henryetta Lady Knight varsity slowpitch softball team snapped a 5-game losing streak last Thursday with a 12-5 victory over the North Rock Creek junior varsity team.The 7-run win came in the Lady ...

The Preston Lady Pirate varsity slowpitch softball team earned a split decision this past Friday at the Tahlequah Slowpitch Softball Festival.The Lady Pirates began their participation at the one-day ...