Doctor Tom Alexander recently made a nice contribution to Okmulgee Football and he is challenging all Okmulgee High School Alumni to donate to assist the Bulldog football program. Pictured are OHS Coa...

The community is invited to join the 8th annual Okmulgee County Prayer Walk, which will be held this Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. The Prayer Walk will begin at Okmulgee High School’s Brock Gymnasium, ...

The Okmulgee County Sheriff ’s Office (OCSO) is currently investigating a harrowing incident that unfolded near the Hwy 266 Deep Fork River bridge on the evening of July 25. Authorities responded to a...

A tragic stabbing spree on Thursday afternoon near 4th Street and Division Avenue in Henryetta has left two dead and two others critically injured, including the suspect. The incident, which occurred ...

American Legion Girls State is a prestigious program dedicated to providing young women with an immersive experience in the workings of government and the responsibilities of citizenship. Held annuall...

During Monday’s meeting, the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners reversed their previous decision concerning the county’s property and liability insurance payment. Commissioner Erik Zoellner introd...

It’s almost time for the 69th Annual Roy LeBlanc Okmulgee Invitational Rodeo! This year’s event will take place Friday and Saturday, Aug. 9-10, drawing contestants and spectators from across the count...

Editor’s Note: There are three new superintendents leading county schools this year: Clay Vinyard at Okmulgee, Jason Price at Henryetta and Becky Alexander at Morris. This week, we take a look at two ...

The Henryetta community welcomes Jason Price as the new superintendent of Henryetta Public Schools, taking over following the retirement of Dwayne Noble. With over 25 years of experience in education,...

The highly anticipated Okmulgee Invitational Rodeo is fast approaching, and this year’s Mutton Bustin’ competition is set to be one of the highlights. Sheryl Montgomery, one of the organizers, shared ...

As we prepare for the upcoming school year, here are some important dates to keep in mind: One important date for all local parents is the Aug. 17 school supply giveaway at the Okmulgee County YMCA, s...

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced this week that Damon Lee West, age 45, of Henryetta, pled guilty to one count of distributing methamphetamine. The In...

Patrons Bank is excited to announce a community backpack drive to support local public schools. The public is invited to donate a new backpack at any Patrons Bank location, and for every backpack dona...

Monday morning’s meeting of the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners was marked by the recognition of Beggs Councilwoman Cindy Hubbell for her community service, specifically her efforts in resolvin...

Correction: In the article about the Big Brain Trivia event published Friday, July 19, 2024, the pricing for tables was incorrectly listed. The correct pricing is $420 for a table of 8 and $520 for co...

Two individuals from Florida were arrested early morning on July 13, near Henryetta following a routine traffic stop that uncovered a significant quantity of illegal substances. A Henryetta police off...

Members and volunteers from First Presbyterian Church of Okmulgee are ready for the 9th annual Free Shoes, Socks and Books Giveaway event this Saturday, July 27. This mission is for all school age chi...

The Okmulgee Municipal Authority (Authority) and Okmulgee Rural Water District Two (District) were two of the recipients of loans for water infrastructure during Tuesday’s meeting of the Oklahoma Wate...

Okmulgee Public School students will no longer be wearing uniforms, following an update made to the dress code policy during Tuesday’s meeting of the school board. The Okmulgee Board of Education conv...

The Okmulgee City Council recently held its monthly meeting on Tuesday to discuss various issues and make important decisions for the community. Here’s a breakdown of the key points covered during the...