Unemployment rates were higher in October in most counties across Oklahoma. Okmulgee County followed the statewide trend of an increasing jobless rate in the latest figures announced by the Oklahoma E...

Every odd-numbered year, recognized political parties in Oklahoma are required to notify the Secretary of the State Election Board whether or not the party will allow registered Independents to vote i...

Okmulgee County residents in need of help with winter heating bills can begin submitting applications Tuesday, Dec. 17 for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) program. A federally-f...

Henryetta’s quarterly Feed the Vet food distribution was held on Dec. 6 at New Life Church with an overwhelming support of volunteers in attendance. Among those volunteering were Weleetka High School ...

McIntosh Tumbling (MT) of Henryetta will continue to accept toys for the Harlan Ford Fourth Annual Toy Drive for foster care children in Okmulgee County. In addition to MT and Harlan Ford, the drive i...

Dewar Public Schools will hold a special School Bond Election on Feb. 11, 2020, according to Okmulgee County Election Board Secretary Ashley Carnes. Residents will look at two propositions aimed at pr...

Henryetta Board of Education accepted four resignations during their regular monthly meeting on Dec. 9. Resignations were from Tina Walters as high school cafeteria staff, Ronald Black who will retire...

First Family Federal Credit Union (FFFCU) Corporate Headquarters in Henryetta hosted a Selfies with Santa event on Friday. Santa was thrilled to take memorable pictures with children who attended. FFF...

Henryetta Economic Development Authority (HEDA) held their regular monthly meeting on Dec. 9 at the Civic Center. Minutes of the regular November meeting and the financial report for November were bot...

Activating the last of their reserves, the Wilson Tigers attempted to claim the Wilson Tiger Classic consolation championship Saturday. The Tigers had reached the final game of the consolation bracket...

The Dragons fought their way to the championship game of the Wilson Tiger Classic Saturday night. Dewar opened their season with a 57-17 victory over the Schulter Bulldogs in the first round of the to...

he Henryetta Knights high school wrestling team competed at the Okmulgee Bulldog Classic Saturday. Issac McNac, left, placed 1st overall at the tournament, defeating Morris’ Martin Sheared in the fina...

Henryetta’s varsity girls’ squad fell in their second loss of the season, facing a tough 63-35 loss at the hands of the Kellyville Lady Ponies. Currently ranked 8th in Class 3A, the Lady Ponies brough...

The Lady Dragons started the season with back-to-back wins at the Wilson Tournament last week, but were stopped from taking home the championship title. After defeating the Wilson Lady Tigers 47-12, t...

The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) has released its 2020 Children’s Legislative Agenda, a series of public policy goals aimed at improving child well-being in Oklahoma. The Children’s Le...

Dec. 6 – First week of the advent season is almost history. The candle of hope has burned brightly – and is growing dim – however, hope still burns brightly in our hearts – continuing to put forth its...

KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD "God has a narrow gate so people won't push and shove to get in," says Allen, 10. "You have to wait your turn to get in," adds Brittany, 7. When there's a great sporting event, som...

St. Michael Catholic Church 3rd Sunday of Advent (A) We are at the 3rd Sunday of Advent. Matthew’s Gospel today tells us we see Jesus at work: Giving sight to the blind, healing to the deaf, healing t...

First National Bank & Trust Co. (FNB) of Henryetta hosted their annual Christmas Open House on Dec. 5 and spread the holiday spirit and customer and community appreciation. A variety of finger foods a...