Members of the Dewar Middle School Student Council did a great job serving lunch recently at the Dewar Indian Community Center as a community service project. Students helped citizens get their meals,...

As Oklahoma’ Attorney General, I have made it a top priority to aggressively enforce the Open Records and Open Meetings Acts across State government. That is why I am excited to highlight the importan...

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. When the Gospel is proclaimed at mass, it’s an event, which is to say that it is happening now. It’s not the mere retelling of something that happened two th...

The Knights of Columbus Council 1677 continues their annual Lenten Fish Fry Fundraiser each Friday through March 31.The community is invited to come enjoy their special breaded fish, homemade coleslaw...

Henryetta Public Library will host a book signing Saturday, March 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. by author Joley Vance for her children’s picture book, “My Cat Lou.” Vance is a 2014 graduate of Henryetta ...

Okmulgee police are investigating two shooting incidents that are likely related; one in which resulted in a man being injured.Chief Joe Prentice stated the first incident happened around 8:30 p.m. on...

Alex Richard, a junior at Henryetta High School, has been selected to attend the national Young Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C. The National Young Leaders Conference is a unique leadership deve...

Two Texas men have court appearances this week following their arrest during a traffic stop in Henryetta.A police officer was patrolling at Highway 75 and Frisco Street around 10:50 p.m. March 7 when ...

Benefit to help Beggs youth, family is SundayA benefit to help a county family with medical expenses will be held Sunday at the Okmulgee Community Center.The Refuge Church in Okmulgee is hosting a Ben...

Sample ballots are now available for the April 4 election. Voters can download a sample ballot using the State Election Board’s OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/elections/ovp or pick up a copy at the O...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners approved several resolutions during their weekly session, including one to pay for the audio and video updates approved for Courtroom #1.The board approved p...

Funds available to protect soil and waterThe Okmulgee County Conservation District will take applications for the State Cost-Share Assistance Program Year 25. The funds are available to help protect s...

A man wanted on several outstanding county warrants is behind bars following a standoff in Henryetta. Around 9:45 a.m. on March 8, Henryetta police made contact with Donald Lee Schanks, 49, on several...

The Okmulgee Bulldog varsity baseball team kicked off their 2023 season this past Monday at home against the Mounds Golden Eagles.The Bulldogs also welcomed the Drumright Tornadoes to historic Dan Mor...

The varsity slowpitch softball teams from Henryetta and Okmulgee kicked off their 2023 seasons Monday evening in Henryetta.The host Lady Knights took the county meeting by a 15-4 margin.Both teams wer...

Mabrey Been finishes runner-up at 18-hole eventThe Henryetta Lady Knight varsity golf team took home the team championship at the Skiatook Invitational Monday at Owasso’s Bailey Ranch Golf Course.The ...

The Morris Eagle varsity baseball team opened district play Monday against the Cascia Hall Commandoes in Tulsa.The Eagles, who are part of District 3A-5, dropped both meetings against the host Command...

The Henryetta Lady Knight varsity slowpitch softball team suffered their first loss of the 2023 season Tuesday evening in Bristow.The first setback of the season came by a narrow 4-3 margin to the hos...

The Dewar Lady Dragon varsity slowpitch softball team began its 2023 campaign Monday at the Wetumka Slowpitch Festival.The Lady Dragons notched a spotless 4-0 record at the one-day festival, defeating...