Morris and Henryetta ended their basketball rivalry for 2022-2023 this past Saturday evening at the Don Shoemake Sports Complex in Morris. The host Lady Eagles began Saturday’s county cage battle with...

large amount of routine business was disposed of and the big feature of the meeting was the action on a petition from the Retail Merchants association, asking for a revision of the ordinance fixing oc...

How a common love for animals brings the community together DAWN CARTER REPORTER Part 2 This edition, we continue to look at several community individuals who have a common love for animals and their ...

Sen. Roger Thompson, R-Okemah, has been appointed to serve on the Executive Committee of The Council of State Governments Southern Office (CSG South) for 2023. CSG South is a nonprofit, nonpartisan me...

The 13th annual Okmulgee County Storm Spotter Training is set for Monday, Feb. 13, at 7 p.m. This free training program is presented by the Tulsa office of the National Weather Service and will be hel...

Okmulgee County Treasurer Vonna Lampkins reminds all taxpayers that the deadline to pay the last half of personal and ad valorem taxes is March 31. After that date, the penalty will begin accruing at ...

Deadline is today to apply Today is the last day to file for municipal offices for several county municipalities. The candidate filing period began Monday for the Cities of Henryetta, Morris and Beggs...

Congressman to hold Town Hall Feb. 20 The Henryetta Chamber of Commerce held their Legislative Forum last Friday. Due to weather and other engagements, Sen. Roger Thompson and Rep. Scott Fetgatter wer...

Three bids tabled during session The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners approved the hiring of a financial audit firm and a Human Resources professional to conduct study of the 911 Communications ...

The Morris Public Schools Archery Program recently held their first invitational tournament at the Morris High School gym.According to Diana Force, 469 registered archers from 21 different schools com...

District 3 County workers Casey Thomas and Billy Peavler were busy sanding roads around the area after at least an inch of ice and sleet fell. Schools, businesses and churches have had to adjust due t...

Recognize how much you have to offer. You will surpass your expectations this year. Listen to your opponents to gain insight into their flaws. Your actions will lead you to victory. Keep an open mind ...

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Can you believe it’s already February? The days pass far too quickly. I usually don’t care much for February, but I have decided to make the conscious effort to celebrate instead of be sad. While I do...

Ever had the experience of wishing you were just … a little bit different you? Maybe a thousand or so various times in your life? Then, in that respect, you are like a lot of people. Because that is a...

Joan Lowery Nixon, American journalist and author of historical fiction and history books for children and young adults, was born February 3, 1927, in Los Angeles, California.She grew up in Hollywood ...

10:30 a.m. Authorized controlled burning. Engine212:52 p.m. Motor vehicle accident with injuries.C-101, Engine 2.1:55 p.m. Authorized controlled burning. Engine2.01/24/202312:09 a.m. Assistance, good ...

CF-2023-0001401/26/2023 State of Oklahoma vs. Cheek, Mitchell Andrew Burglary, Second Degree CF-2023-0001501/27/2023 State of Oklahoma vs. Goodwin, Deacon Possession of Firearm After Former Conviction...

11:17 a.m.-Disturbance-Henryetta Tag Office. RP advised she needs an officer. They have a man causing a disturbance.1:34 a.m.-Speak with Officer-RP from McDonalds wanting to speak to an officer regard...

12:17 p.m.-Larceny-3500 block of Harreld Rd. Stolen license plate.12:52 p.m.-Civil-9300 block of Loblolly. RP got judgement this morning from judge giving her property. At this time, there is a subjec...