Last week, the Mobile Smiles of Oklahoma unit made its impactful presence known at the Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority (OCCJA), delivering essential dental services in a specially outfitted...

Henryetta is preparing to mark a milestone 125 years in the making with a spectacular blend of tradition and celebration. This year’s Labor Day festivities, scheduled for Aug. 28 through Sept. 1, will...

The Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners met Monday morning at the courthouse, addressing a full slate of agenda items with several key approvals.Commissioners unanimously approved the minute...

This 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 Management....

The search for a missing woman has been suspended following a week-long operation.On Monday, the Okmulgee County Emergency Management (OCEM), in coordination with multiple local, state, tribal and vol...

The Okmulgee County Genealogical Society will hold its monthly meeting Monday, Aug. 25, at 1 p.m. at the Okmulgee Public Library, featuring a presentation by Darrell Lewis on ‘Revisiting Basic Researc...

Psalms 20:1-5 - May the Lord answer you when you are in distress; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you. May he send you help from the sanctuary and grant you support from Zion. May he remember...

“Children!” says Kelly, 6. Kelly, do you mean you’ll finally get even for all those times when adults got to do more than you did?No, says Daniel, 11. “Whosoever humbles himself like a little child is...

Boldly go where no pet has gone before! Local pet lovers are invited to set their phasers to “fun” for an evening of fur, fandom, and a whole lot of wagging tails as Okmulgee celebrates Star Trek Day ...

A 53-year-old Okemah man has been sentenced for illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced.Eric Jason Franklin received a ...

Thursday was an action-packed day for area baseball and softball teams, with multiple squads taking the field in hard-fought matchups. From big offensive innings to strong pitching performances, local...

In the small farming community of Sterling, a single-street town of 730 people, Police Chief Brad Alexander entered into a contract with ICE and deputized all seven of his full-time and reserve office...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 This week you are unstoppable, Aries. Your confidence will be shining brightly for all to see, and the right people are bound to take notice. Expect to tackle some projects.TAURU...

August 14, 2025Robert (Robby) Walker, 44, of Okmulgee, passed away August 14, 2025. A celebration of life has been set for August 30, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Okmulgee First United Methodist Church.

November 8, 1946 - August 11, 2025Kay Lynne (Fuller) Johnson passed away Monday, August 11, 2025, in Henryetta at the age of 78. She was born November 8, 1946, in Okmulgee to the late Clifford E. and ...

December 18, 1939 - August 10, 2025Gene Herbert Denney, 85, resident of Morris, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025. He was born December 18, 1939, in Okmulgee to W.H. Denney and Mary Louise (Buchanan...

March 1, 1936 - August 12, 2025Phyllis Murphy MeGown, 89, homemaker and resident of Okmulgee, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025. She was born Sunday, March 1, 1936, in Ft. Smith, Ark. to William He...

December 12, 1965 - August 15, 2025Kellie Sue Boren passed away Friday, August 15, 2025, in Okmulgee at 59 years of age. She was born December 12, 1965, in Henryetta to Emma (Thompson) Hall and Charle...

January 31, 1980 - August 17, 2025Billy Don Robertson, a resident of Henryetta, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025, in Tulsa at the age of 45. He was born January 31, 1980, in Henryetta to Richard Ro...

Esther G. Hayden-Shamblin, 94, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2025. Born on March 29, 1931, in Wilkes, N.C., Esther was the beloved daughter of the late James and Ada (Miller) Mullins.Visitation...