Hoffman Fellowship will celebrate the life of Rita Carson Saturday, July 29, at 3 p.m. with songs, praise and worship. Everyone is invited.August 5Back-to-School PrayerWalk |The Okmulgee County Back-t...

football field.All-State sponsored the Knights Annual Blowout Scramble. The group was formed to raise funds to support the Henryetta Public Schools football program.Christie Baldridge took on the lead...

On July 20, Governor Stitt held a ceremonial bill signing for House Bill 1789 authored by Rep. Chris Banning, R-Bixby.Banning, a Republican, is in his first term representing House District 24. His di...

The Okmulgee Community Playhouse will present “The Wizard of Oz” beginning tonight. This will be a fun show for the whole family. There are three opportunities to see local talent perform on the Orphe...

Current Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as “food stamps”) recipients who have been the victim of benefit theft due to card skimming, cloning and other fraudulent method...

New OCSO sub-unit to tackle gang violence, illegal activitiesIn response to a large-scale gang related shooting earlier in 2023 which occurred at the Okmulgee County Fairgrounds, the Okmulgee County S...

‘No secret meetings held’Part 1After a report aired recently on Fox 23 titled “Records: Okmulgee Co. commissioners, jail leaders, DA worked behind-the-scenes to help oust 911 leaders,” OCCJA Executive...

Pageants on tap for Aug. 19The Henryetta Labor Day Celebration is one of the only, if not the only celebration in Oklahoma, commemorating the achievements of the American workers.According to Shannon ...

Tickets available for purchaseThough the hot weather seems to be sticking around, you’re sure to find a cool spot at next weekend’s 7 Hills Music Fest, set for Saturday, Aug. 5, at Nichols Park.Brough...

The Henryetta Knights Wrestling Club held its 3rd Annual Skills and Drills Youth Wrestling Camp last Friday and Saturday at the Henryetta Event Center. The 2-day camp featured kids from Morris, Dewar,...

Demons earn 15th-straight postseason berth in 2022The Beggs Golden Demon varsity football team increased its playoff appearance streak to 15 in 2022.For the first time since 2016, the Demons failed to...

First Family FCU had a Back 2 School Box. Those who donated were entered into a drawing for $100.Wildlife food plots and deer management workshops were planned in the fall for sportsmen and hunters.He...

“God’s lesson is that you can run from me, but you can’t hide,” says Kate, age 10.“If you are playing hide and go seek or if somebody can’t find you, God can,” says Sara, 10.We all think we’re experts...

I recently had the pleasure of visiting a program in Tahlequah geared toward support of families experiencing great needs. The innovative way in which they are locally dealing with societal issues in ...

A number of young hoopers were in attendance during the Okmulgee Community YMCA’s Youth Thunder Basketball Camp last week. Kids ages 6-14 participated in a number of activities and drills to improve t...

Julie Norem honored at luncheonThe Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development program is designed around the concept of learning by doing - and that concept isn’t just for club members. Parents and volunteers cam...

Editor’s Note: New Okmulgee County Emergency Management Director Jeff Moore provided the following report for the week as he gets acclimated to his new job. Welcome to Okmulgee County!Week of 07/17/20...

The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (ODEMHS) is now accepting applications for the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program. Municipal, county, and tribal governme...

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) Chapter 0730 will meet at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, at Shoney’s, located at 619 E. Main St. across the street from Walmart in Hen...

Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) is proud to announce that it has been awarded Gold Star status by the Oklahoma Association of Technology Centers (OATC). The Gold Star program is a prestigious a...