A year after American Exchange Bank's (AEB) Board of Directors broke ground for the new Okemah branch, the location is now open for business. "Our American Exchange Bank Okemah location opened July 1,...

Henryetta Lions Club held their annual Installation of Officers on Tuesday. Okmulgee Lions Club member Heather Sumner announced the incoming officers at the ceremony held at Shoney’s Restaurant. Offic...

Several business lobby closings in Henryetta were announced earlier this week due to an increase of COVID-19 cases in Okmulgee County. Closings are as follows: City of Henryetta City of Henryetta offi...

New Henryetta Lions Club officers for 2020-2021 were installed during their regular meeting on Tuesday. Pictured, back row, left to right: Grant Jenson, Director; Ashley Morris, Membership Chair; Ambe...

In 2011, Shane Sanford acquired Hwy. 62 Fireworks stand just west of Henryetta from Everett Boatright after his retirement. According to Sanford, Henryetta Fire Department Chief David Bullard suggeste...

Little league teams across the county are gearing up for the upcoming season. Okmulgee and Beggs are set to have sign-ups over the weekend. The Okmulgee Junior Football Association, a member of NEOYFA...

Henryetta Youth Baseball and Softball Association (HYBSA) announced Tuesday that it will suspend any use of the fields at Nichol’s Park until further notice due to the recent increase of COVID-19 case...

Beggs senior Kendal Daniels catches a pass during a summer workout drill Wednesday morning. The Demons have been prepping for the upcoming season in the weight room and on the field, while following g...

The Okmulgee Quarterback Club will be hosting the 1st Annual Bulldog Rummage Sale today and Saturday, July 11 at the Armory Gym, located behind Brock Gym, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days of the event....

Grayson New Covenant Tabernacle Gospel signing will be held at Grayson New Cove Gospel signing will be held at Grayson New Covenant Tabernacle, 18725 Hwy 266, seven miles south of Henryetta on Hwy 266...

This Sunday is the FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. The readings will be from 1 Kings 19:11–21, 1 Corinthians 1:18–25 and Luke 5:1–11. Jesus Makes Fishers of Men The Lord called fishermen to be fishers of ...

Over the span of the last month or so, various organizations in the area have partnered with GoFresh to bring fruit/vegetable and dairy boxes to the area. Morris has had a couple. Preston First Baptis...

Our country has been through a lot throughout the past four months. Between the COVID-19 pandemic and violence and rioting in cities across the country, it has been a trying time for everyone. Through...

Peggy Parish, American author best known for her Amelia Bedelia series of children’s books, was born July 14, 1927 in Manning, South Carolina. She loved reading and writing at an early age and graduat...

Rayge Ross enjoyed the 4th of July holiday weekend with his horse, Coolwhip and his dog, Bexley by his side. A student at Dewar Elementary, Rayge is the son of Tamra Snelson and Rocky Ross. PHOTO BY L...

An Okmulgeee man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison in a child sex abuse case. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced Monday that Mandrell Ray Roberts...

Two men are in the Okmulgee County Jail following their arrest July 5 on drug charges. Henryetta Police Department (HPD) reported two officers made contact with the two men on Sunday. A field intervie...

A Vian man, Billy Rowell, led Henryetta Police Department (HPD) officers on a chase across Okmulgee County on Monday morning around 4 a.m. According to police records, officers attempted to make a tra...

Administrators at Henryetta Public Schools announced on July 1 that the Henryetta High School (HHS) Class of 2020 Graduation is still planned to be held on Saturday, July 11 at 8 p.m. at Cameron Field...

First Family Federal Credit Union (FFFCU) announced that starting July 7, all lobbies will be closed until further notice. The credit union is keeping the safety and health of members, their families ...