As the COVID-19 public health crisis continues to evolve, the Department of Justice remains committed to protecting our communities. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Oklahoma is ...

Clean, disinfect and keep hands washed when caring for a person infected with the coronavirus. As the number of cases of COVID-19 continues to rise across Oklahoma, people must educate themselves abou...

Henryetta City Council members approved several agenda items and also discussed the Coronavirus (COVID-19) during their March 24 meeting at City Hall. Mayor Jennifer Munholland Mayor Jennifer Munholla...

Oklahoma’s State Board of Education unanimously approved an order that implements a Distance Learning Plan to complete the 2019-2020 school year for Oklahoma students without reopening school building...

Everyone is encouraged to continue practicing safety precautions as the cases of COVID-19 continue to increase in Oklahoma. Emarie Doty (above) is happy to encourage everyone to wash their hands often...

Rep. Scott Fetgatter (R-Okmulgee) reported he spent most of Wednesday on the phone with the Oklahoma State Department of Health regarding confirmed Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Okmulgee County. “Af...

For Preston senior Abbie Long, basketball was always a family affair. Her grandfather was a successful coach that had won three state championships during his career and had inspired Long to take up t...

The Okmulgee City Council and Henryetta City Council both held special meetings Tuesday, voting to approve an ordinances that would close certain commercial businesses in both cities. One of those bei...

Mental health is just as important in times like these and one Okmulgee resident is helping others achieve a calm mindset through working out. Katie McElhaney, who is known as healthy living director ...

Editor’s Note: Be aware many churches are now live streaming or recording their services to broadcast to their congregations. Trinity Lutheran Church This Sunday, March 29, is the Fifth Sunday in Lent...

My husband was a fan of buying a large piece of meat and eating it in different forms every night of the week. It provided a way for us to buy less meat and still give us a different meal every night ...

Henryetta Public Library’s calendar has several special days listed in the upcoming week. March 30 is National Pencil Day. March 31 is National Crayon Day. April 1 is April Fool’s Day. April 2 is Inte...

Okmulgee County Commissioners held their regular weekly meeting on March 23 at the county courthouse. All of the following agenda items were approved during the session: • Officers Report - Election B...

Even in times of uncertainty, the Okmulgee Police Department will still be patrolling the streets. An Okmulgee man assisted officers in the detainment of a possible burglar over the weekend. According...

TULSA, OKLAHOMA, (March 19, 2020) – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma (BCBSOK), today announced it will temporarily lift cost-sharing for medically necessary medical and behavioral health service...

When Andy Fraizer was 5 years old, he made the treacherous passage with his father from his Chickasaw homeland to Indian Territory. According to stories passed down to Fraizer’s greatgreat granddaught...

In order to ensure the safety of staff, clients and their families, CREOKS Health Services has transitioned many in-clinic services and resources to electronic options. The agency has expanded their e...

OKLAHOMA CITY (March 20, 2020) – The U.S. Department of Education tonight approved waivers requested by the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) to suspend assessments and Oklahoma School Rep...

Unemployment rates decreased in most Oklahoma counties in January, according to the latest figures from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission. Okmulgee County's rate remained the same, at 4.8 pe...

Henryetta Elementary Assistant Principal Roger Williams and Principal Jayme Matlock were among the faculty and administration passing out school lunches on Monday for students. Henryetta Public School...