May 23 is the 20th annual celebration of World Turtle Day with this year’s theme being “Save Us.” American Tortoise Rescue was started in 1990 to protect all tortoise and turtle species especially tho...

American history textbooks commonly reference the relocation of Native American tribes or the Trail of Tears. But most omit the Potawatomi Trail of Death. The Trail of Death was the 660-mile journey t...

Friday, June 5 is the last day to apply for voter registration to be eligible to vote in the June 30 State, Federal and County Primary Elections as well as on non-partisan State Question 802, Okmulgee...

A Community Drive Thru Parade was held to show support and appreciation during the COVID-19 pandemic for Lake Drive Care & Rehab residents and staff on Thursday afternoon. Several residents (pictured ...

Henryetta Board of Education reviewed three bids for $840,000 in General Obliglation Combined Purpose Bonds for Henryetta Public School District during a special meeting on Tuesday. Bids reviewed incl...

Okmulgee County is still reporting a low self-response rate for the 2020 Census, according to data released from the United States Census Bureau. Compared to the 2010 Census, Okmulgee County is 10.7 p...

Okmulgee County Courthouse will officially open on Tuesday, May 26 after the Memorial Day holiday. Only the person conducting business will be allowed into the building at this time. Each person enter...

Happy tears and proud cheers were shown to Dewar High School Class of 2020 graduates on Thursday night. A historic and touching virtual graduation ceremony was held followed by a parade that led gradu...

Henryetta senior Lady Knight Kaylie Hamric committed to the next level of her basketball career, signing to play with Mid-America Christian University for basketball. Hamric has spent the last four ye...

Preston senior Pirate Jaden Skupien signed to play college ball with the Oklahoma Christian University Eagles baseball team, who are located in Edmond, Friday afternoon. Skupien is trading the orange ...

Who could forget that moment in the movie National Treasure when Benjamin Franklin Gates discovers the huge stockpile of precious metals, jewelry, artwork and artifacts dating back to the American Rev...

Cornerstone Foursquare Whether you have been a follower of Jesus for many years or are looking to discover Jesus’ love, acceptance and forgiveness for the first time, Cornerstone is here for you. Simp...

As the school year comes to an official close, the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority (OETA) continues its broadcast distance learning program through the summer. Parents and students will find...

East Central Electric Cooperative of Okmulgee announced three area high school seniors were each awarded a $1,000 scholarship through Operation Round Up. A foundation through East Central Electric, Op...

I knew it was going to be a fine day when I first opened my eyes, rolled out of bed and put on the coffee. I recognized that feelin’ as I have it every year about this same time. It is called Spring F...

“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” - “Ferris Bueller” from “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” The above quote, from one of my favorite movies – “Fe...

The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from March business. The monies they reported this period represent sales f...

A report of erratic driving lead to the discovery of a stolen vehicle and a man’s arrest. On Friday, the Morris police were notified of a white Jeep Cherokee at a convenience store, whose driver was a...

Okmulgee County Republicans will meet virtually on Tuesday, May 19 at 6:30 p.m. on the Zoom app. State Representative Logan Phillips will host the meeting and moderate questions. An in-person meeting ...

Okmulgee County Commissioners covered a small agenda during their meeting Monday morning. A discussion and consideration of the RAVE warning system was tabled due to the absence of Okmulgee County Eme...