The Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners meeting held Monday was relatively brief, but the most notable discussion centered on the Emergency Management Department’s recent response to critica...

The Salvation Army has opened its Angel Tree application process as of 4 p.m. Sept. 9. All interested persons may visit www.salarmytulsa.org and click on Tulsa Area Command to get other dates and time...

A deadly shooting on Monday afternoon has prompted an investigation by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI), after local law enforcement responded to reports of gunfire in a north Okmulge...

Voters will head to the polls Tuesday, Sept. 9, to decide who will represent Seat 4 on the Okmulgee Public Schools Board of Education. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Early voting begins Thur...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners, led by Chairman Michael Wallace and joined by Commissioners Steve Ward and Ernie Ferreira, met Tuesday, for their regular meeting at the County Courthouse. ...

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation confirmed that 71-yearold Patretia Mathews, who had been missing since early August, was found dead in a rural area of Okmulgee County. According to the OSBI...

The Okmulgee County Sharks Special Athletics Association is launching a brand-new program this fall designed to bring adventure, inclusion and community connection to area youth with special needs. Th...

Sarah McIntire has announced her candidacy for the Okmulgee Public Schools Board of Education, Ward 4. A longtime volunteer, substitute teacher, and parent advocate, McIntire says her campaign is cent...

The 2025 Henryetta Labor Day Parade delighted the community on Monday, Sept. 1, with colorful floats, gleaming classic cars and enthusiastic participants across multiple divisions. Judges selected win...

Muscogee Nation Principal Chief David Hill has issued Executive Order No. 25-05, outlining the Nation’s plan to comply with a landmark Supreme Court decision requiring the incorporation of the Treaty ...

The State of Oklahoma has recognized two outstanding community leaders, James Delbert Ray and Linda Lynde, for their decades of dedicated volunteer service to their local rural water district and comm...

The Okmulgee County Sheriff’s Office recently sent out their annual request for donations to aid in purchasing education materials from the National Child Safety Council. These materials educate child...

Early voting for the Okmulgee Public Schools District will start Thursday, Sept 4. Voters who are unable to go to the polls on Election Day, Sept. 9, have the option to vote early at their County Elec...

Okmulgee County’s sole emergency medical provider, Emergency Medical Service, A Trust (EMSAT), is taking bold steps to strengthen its lifesaving mission. Established in 1974, EMSAT has delivered dedic...

Congressman Josh Brecheen hosted a town hall meeting in Okmulgee this week, continuing his series of public forums across Oklahoma. Brecheen, who has pledged to limit his service in the U.S. House of ...

In the span of less than 30 hours, two serious collisions on U.S. Highway 75 in Okmulgee County resulted in two individuals being transported to Tulsa hospitals in critical condition, prompting renewe...

Henryetta’s Main Street will roar to life this weekend as First Family Federal Credit Union presents the 13th Annual Smokin’ Hot Car & Bike Show. The popular event, set for Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2...

For many in Okmulgee County, the chance to earn a high school diploma once seemed out of reach. At Schulter Public Schools, that is no longer the case. Thanks to a flexible diploma program, students o...

Please be advised that all Okmulgee City Hall offices and Public Works operations will be closed Monday, Sept. 1, in observance of Labor Day. Emergency service operations, police and fire departments ...

The Dunbar High School Class of 1965 will celebrate their 60th class reunion Friday through Sunday, Sept. 26-28, at Dunbar Learning Center, located at 420 E. 2nd Street in Okmulgee. Classmates are inv...