The Okmulgee County Sheriff ’s Office reported 1,132 total offenses in 2025, reflecting a modest decline from 2024 while continuing to demonstrate the broad and growing scope of services handled by de...

Football season fun meets classic bingo excitement as the Okmulgee Service League gears up for its annual fundraiser, Bingo Bowl Blitz, set for Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Okmulgee Community Center. Runn...

The community is invited to support a long-running effort to fight childhood hunger in Okmulgee by attending the 4th Annual Bean Dinner benefiting the local Food for Kids program. The fundraiser will ...

The Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners began the 2026 calendar year by taking action to protect county road infrastructure, selecting leadership for the new year and receiving an extensive ...

A quiet Monday morning in Henryetta was shattered by gunfire that left a 60-yearold woman critically injured, prompted a multi-agency police search, and forced area schools into lockdown as officers w...

Defendants with outstanding traffic, misdemeanor or fines and costs warrants will have the opportunity today to appear in court to have those warrants withdrawn, new court dates set and payment plans ...

--- • Okmulgee County continued to receive large amounts of rain, causing flooding through the area. • First Family Federal Credit Union celebrated the opening of their first ITM in Okemah. • County h...

It was a great start to the New Year for Okmulgee resident Marvin Blankenship Monday afternoon, when Brad Nash of Luv Ford of Henryetta showed up on his door step to inform him he was the winner of a ...

If you are 60 years of age or older and need access to services such as meals (home delivered or congregate), homemaker services, nutrition counseling, legal help, caregiver services or transportation...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners devoted significant discussion during its regular meeting Monday, to a proposed countywide educational initiative aimed at raising awareness of human traffic...

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT), in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), is moving forward with plans for a major improvement project along US-75 in Okmulgee, a...

The City of Okmulgee has released its official 2026 Sanitation Trash Removal Schedule, outlining holiday observances and route adjustments that will affect both residential Polycart customers and comm...

The United States Postal Service is heading into 2026 with a significant operational change that could affect millions of Americans who rely on the mail for time-sensitive documents-from mail-in ballo...

Residents interested in severe weather safety and community preparedness are invited to take part in an upcoming Storm Spotter Training hosted by Okmulgee County Emergency Management (OCEM) in partner...

Part 2 -As another year comes to a close, I find myself reflecting not just on the stories we covered - but on the people behind them. At times, local journalism feels like trying to catch lightning i...

Patrons Bank will host a retirement celebration honoring longtime banker Keith Estes, recognizing his 45-year legacy in banking, during a public reception scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, from 10 ...

A Preston Middle School student is gaining well-deserved recognition for her growing talent and passion for the performing arts. Zoey Hudgins McCool, a sixth grader at Preston Middle School, recently ...

What was once an overlooked alley tucked behind downtown storefronts is now one of Okmulgee’s most welcoming shared spaces. The transformation of Wall Street Alley did not happen because of one idea o...

Part 1 - As the final days of the year fade into memory, Okmulgee County stands as it always has-rooted in tradition, strengthened by resilience, and shaped daily by the people who call it home. The p...

An opportunity to start 2026 off without the burden of an outstanding warrant on misdemeanors, traffic cases and fines and costs payment plans is being offered by the Okmulgee County District Court. O...