Beginning Nov. 1, a new law under HB 1831 created the Oklahoma Community Health Workers Act. The bill’s House author is Rep. Ellyn Hefner, D-Oklahoma City.“This law is the legislative foundation to re...

Okmulgee First Free Will Baptist Church and Second Baptist Church are coming together to host a special bean dinner Thursday, Nov. 6, from 6-7:30 p.m. The event will take place at Okmulgee First Free ...

“You can really tell right from wrong because when you hit someone, you feel sorry for them,” says David, age 9. “Like if you kick someone in the knee, you feel bad,” adds Paul, 10.“I feel a feeling t...

Isaiah 66:1-2 - This is what the Lord says: “Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool. Where is the house you will build for me? Where will my resting place? Has not my hand made all these t...

Congratulations to Okmulgee junior Keonte Youngblood, who was recently honored as Luv Ford Athlete of the Week. Be sure to check each Friday’s edition of to stay up-to-date on each week’s featured ath...

Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Okmulgee Times & Henryetta Free-Lance Halloween Art Contest. Pictured are drawings created by this year’s winners: Lilah Dowdy - Sharpe’s Department Store...

Downtown Henryetta was busy Friday, as crowds flocked to participate in the annual Trick or Treat event, sponsored by the Henryetta Chamber of Commerce. There were a variety of costumes, but lots of t...

The Beggs gym was packed wallto- wall with family, friends, and fans on Sunday as a large, spirited crowd came out to support local athletes at the Battle of the Bows cheer competition. The energy was...

The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History invites Oklahomans from across the state to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its construction with a special free admission event, Curiousiday: Celebr...

This Nov. 3 report is a summary of activities Okmulgee County Emergency Management participated in and does not reflect all activities performed by or participated in by Okmulgee County Emergency Mana...

As the holiday season approaches, community members across Eastern Oklahoma are being encouraged to visit residents in nursing homes, assisted living centers and residential care facilities. For many ...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 This is a great week to start a new project or hobby, Aries.Your energy is very high right now. Just be careful not to bite off more than you can chew.TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 This...

April 26, 1923 - October 26, 2025Frederick A. Behn, age 102, laborer and resident of Henryetta, died Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Henryetta Community Skilled Healthcare & Rehab surrounded by family. A...

June 27, 1935 - November 2, 2025Josephine Ward, age 87, homemaker, a longtime resident of Okmulgee, died Sunday, November 2, 2025, in her home surrounded by family.Arrangements are pending with House ...

February 26, 2001 - October 26, 2025Tanner Jefferson Collins, of Fordoche, La., passed from this earth at the age of 24 on October 26, 2025. Services will be held at a later date in his hometown. Crem...

February 27, 1958 - October 29, 2025Wayne Ray Clark, of Okmulgee, passed away October 29, 2025, at the age of 67. Cremation services have been entrusted to Schaudt’s Okmulgee Funeral and Cremation Ser...

November 8, 1990 - October 29, 2025Jerry Lester Russell, Jr., a resident of Preston, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2025, in Weleetka, at the age of 34. He was born on Thursday, November 8, 1990, ...

November 7, 1950 - October 29, 2025Donald Paul England, 74, oil and gas trader and resident of Okmulgee, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2025. Donald was born to Paul Thurman England and Martha Jos...

November 26, 1977 - October 22, 2025Albert Alexander Sutton was born November 26, 1977, from the union of Yvonne C. (Cottrell) Lewis and Albert Alexander Sutton.A service of memory for Mr. Sutton was ...

August 4, 1981 - November 3, 2025Services are pending for Merna Faye Jones,44, of Henryetta, with Integrity Funeral Service. She passed away Monday, November 3, 2025, in Henryetta.