“My grandma reminds me of the love of God because every time she comes to my house she brings me a present, or she takes me out to buy something for me,” says Will, 8. “She likes to go out to eat. We ...

The Okmulgee County Backto- School Prayer Walk will be held this Saturday, Aug. 5, beginning at 9 a.m. at Okmulgee High School’s Brock Gymnasium. Participants will gather before traveling to the vario...

First National Bank & Trust (FNB) reaffirmed its commitment to the community by donating two fully stocked backpacks filled with school supplies to two deserving students at Henryetta Public Schools. ...

Okmulgee County Emergency Management is excited to announce that they are currently accepting applications for dedicated volunteers to join their team.Led by Jeffrey Moore, Director of Emergency Manag...

The Henryetta Public Schools Board of Education will meet in special session Thursday morning at 7:30 a.m. at the Board of Education office, 1600 W. Gentry.Agenda items include:• Vote to approve or no...

The Okmulgee County Emergency Management department’s volunteer program took another step forward Monday as the policy for the group was approved by commissioners during their regular board meeting.Th...

Ron Jenkins is lucky winnerWe all get them in the mail - those big flyers from car dealerships claiming you won a prize, only to get there and receive nothing or a smaller prize than expected.In fact,...

OJFA finishes 32nd year with Red Dirt League championshipsThe Okmulgee Junior Football Association will enter this season - the 33rd in history - looking to duplicate its successful 2022 campaign.In 2...

July 28 is National Milk Chocolate Day! I haven’t dedicated a whole column to chocolate since 2019 so I thought I would do it again now. After all, I am a self-diagnosed chocaholic - to the core! Choc...

To be successful in most endeavors, it’s important to develop good habits - and that’s certainly the case for investors. And the earlier one develops these habits, the better. So, if you have teenager...

Hello Okmulgee County friends and neighbors. How many of you have the love of nature in your heart? Specifically, fishing, swimming and the like.By now, you’ve figured out we are a long way from the o...

Have you noticed in these recent years, you really can’t believe anything anymore? If you see a photo on the internet, it’s most likely been doctored. Photoshop creates its own reality. Hear someone t...

As a widow, one of the most frustrating things for me is dealing with home repairs. I don’t mind things that I can fix with zip ties, baling wire, a hammer or drill. Frankly, I think I’m hell on wheel...

CF-2023-00120 07/19/2023 State of Oklahoma vs. King, Ryan David Child Sexual Abuse CF-2023-00121A 07/19/2023 State of Oklahoma vs. Sertuche, Timothy Quinn Knowingly Concealing Stolen Property CF-2023-...

7:39 a.m. - 1300 Block Miller Dr. - Fall - RP advised of a 77 year old man walking from the facility that started running and fell and hit his head.8:51 a.m. - Arbeka Rd - Other - RP advised of a baby...

Kaleah Barnett, Morris High School has been selected as a recipient of the 2023 E.M. “Nat” Watson Jr. Athletic Scholarship. The scholarship will be awarded at the Oklahoma African American Educators, ...

When it comes to back-to-school shopping, it’s important to keep financial information secure when seeking out deals. Arvest offers some best practices to help customers confidently tackle their shopp...

1:10 a.m. - 200 Block E. Broadway - Suspicious Person - RP advised of a subject walking around on his property in a white shirt and jeans, RP asked that an officer make contact.10:44 a.m. - 600 Block ...

• Monday: Attended BOCC Meeting, Went to office and worked on paperwork. Attended town hall meeting with Attorney General. Met with Communications Supervisor. Went to office and worked on paperwork un...