Veterans Honored by Young Artists
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December 17, 2025
Veterans Honored by Young Artists

Members of the American Legion are shown receiving appreciation pictures during a special presentation in November. Pictured are the late George Gully, Pete Rodgers, Ron Martin, Sherry S. Horn and Linda Fisher, with her granddaughter Paton, who presented the Legion members with the appreciation artwork in gratitude for their service.

Duclos named to All-State Band
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Duclos named to All-State Band
December 17, 2025
Dedication, discipline and countless hours of practice have led Morris High School sophomore Alex Duclos to one of the highest achievements available to a high school musician in Oklahoma. Duclos has ...
State Election Board requests address info
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State Election Board requests address info
December 17, 2025
The State Election Board has mailed postcards to more than 71,000 voters requesting that they update their voter registration address, State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax announced. The postcar...
Never Forgotten
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Never Forgotten
December 17, 2025
Each Christmas season, the Okmulgee County Sheriff ’s Office pauses to remember three men whose lives were taken in the line of duty while serving their communities. This year, Deputy Stephen Lee cont...
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Morris City Council meets
December 17, 2025
The Morris City Council and Morris Public Works Authority met Dec. 9 at the Morris Community Center, with Mayor Joe Berryhill presiding over both meetings. The regular meeting of the Morris City Counc...
Salvation Army Thankful for Donations
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Salvation Army Thankful for Donations
December 17, 2025
The Okmulgee Salvation Army is grateful to several county businesses that have made donations to assist in ensuring children have a great Christmas this year. Alicia Dudley of Henryetta First Family F...
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Free Christmas dinners available
December 17, 2025
Okmulgee is set to receive a boost of holiday cheer as St Anthony Catholic Church, Gather and the 2/5 Food Pantry of Restore Church team up to host a free Christmas dinner for families in need. The ev...
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100 Years Ago (1925)
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100 Years Ago (1925)
December 17, 2025
• Okmulgee schools proudly named their girl debaters, a moment that reflected the growing place of young women in public speaking and scholarship. The chosen students prepared to represent their schoo...
Burger King named Best Fast Food Restaurant of 2025
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Burger King named Best Fast Food Restaurant of 2025
December 17, 2025
Burger King in Okmulgee has been officially recognized as the Best Fast Food Restaurant of 2025, earning top honors in the Fast Food Restaurant category from BusinessRate’s annual Best of 2025 Okmulge...
December 17 KOC Christmas Bingo |
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December 17 KOC Christmas Bingo |
December 17, 2025
The Knights of Columbus Chapter 2394 of St. Michael Catholic Church in Henryetta will host a Christmas Bingo event Wednesday, Dec. 17, at the church, located at 1004 W. Gentry. Doors open at 6 p.m., w...
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