The 2025 Okmulgee County Free Fair is lighting up the Fairgrounds this week with a full schedule of livestock shows, creative exhibits, youth contests and family-friendly fun. This annual celebration ...

The Henryetta Lions Club once again brought the community together over Labor Day weekend for the 6th Annual Jared Been Memorial Cornhole Tournament, a heartfelt tradition honoring the memory of Jared...

This Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 6-7, is the annual free hunting weekend. Oklahoma residents will not need a state hunting license, and are encouraged to take the opportunity to instruct a newcomer by ...

Get ready for a roaring good time this weekend as the Henryetta Lions Club hosts a lively night of Bingo on Saturday at The Briefcase, located at 313 W. Main Street in downtown Henryetta. The event pr...

A powerful tribute to American servicemen and women is gaining a digital upgrade, making it easier than ever for visitors to honor the fallen - including those from Okmulgee County who lost their live...

A wave of spiritual revival is set to roll across Okmulgee County this September as a powerful lineup of pastors and evangelists prepare to gather under the big top for a weeklong Tent Revival, promis...

It was another great Labor Day Celebration with thousands attending the various events, tournaments, shows and the annual parade on Monday morning. The Jim Shoulders Rodeo at Nichols Park arena kept t...

The Morris Lady Eagles softball team faced a tough outing against the Lexington Lady Bulldogs on Tuesday, falling 9-2 despite a solid performance from their pitcher.Lexington scored four runs in the f...

The Henryetta Lady Knights posted a decisive 9-0 victory over Wilson Tuesday, highlighted by strong pitching and a balanced offensive attack.Henryetta scored early, plating two runs in the first innin...

Local talent was on full display, as Preston Public Schools hosted a low-intensity high school cross country meet on Aug. 29, drawing competitors from across the region. The course featured a one-mile...

scored a run. The third inning featured Preston’s biggest offensive surge, with five runs on six hits. Costanza plated two runs with a groundout, Hunter McElhannon drove in one with a single, McNac ad...

The Wilson Tigers, under Coach Matt LeGrand, are ready to open up at home this evening as they face Destiny Christian at 7 p.m. Last week, the Tigers beat Crossover Prep 42-26 for their first win of s...

The Preston Pirates, under Coach Ryan Hudson, are 13-1 and are on a streak, having won the Oktaha Tournament and their own Preston Tournament last week. The Lady Pirates are 11-3 and Coach Jimmy Hurst...

April 28, 1949 - September 1, 2025Jennifer Goss, 76, homemaker and resident of Okmulgee, passed away Monday, September 1,2025. She was born Thursday, April 28, 1949, in Aberdeen, Scotland to James Ess...

November 19, 1945 - August 31, 2025John Brant Voyles, a resident of Henryetta, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025, in Henryetta at the age of 79. He was born Monday, November 19, 1945, in Decatur, Il...

March 27, 1947 - August 27, 2025Mrs. Norma Jean Drew, 78, died Wednesday evening, August 27, 2025, at her home in Okmulgee. The Hour of Remembrance for Mrs. Drew will be held Friday, September 5, 2025...

January 6, 1936 - August 31, 2025Wanda LaVern Sanders, a longtime resident of Okmulgee, passed away on August 31, 2025, at the age of 89. She was born on January 6, 1936, in Tucumcari, N.M. to Harry E...

April 20, 1937 - August 29, 2025Harry Edward St Peter of Henryetta passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on April 20, 1937, Harry was the only child of Clarence Edward and ...

August 14, 1944 - September 2, 2025Clarice Patricia Bazart was born August 14, 1944, and passed away September 2, 2025. Visitation will be held from 3-6 p.m. Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Add’Vanta...

12:29 a.m. - 2nd St. & Merrick St. - RP advised someone was trying to break the windows out of their vehicle.1:05 a.m. - 4th St. & Trudgeon - Traffic Stop8:33 p.m. - 500 Block N. 3rd St. - RP advised ...