All Okmulgee City Hall offices and Public Works operations will be closed Monday, Sept. 5, in observance of Labor Day. Emergency service operations, police and fire departments will remain operational...

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) Chapter 0730 meeting is Thursday, Sept. 8, at 11 a.m. in the Shoney’s Restaurant, 619 E. Main St. (across the street from the Walm...

“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father in heaven,” said Jesus (Matthew 7:21). “I think it means that whoever says somethin...

Henryetta First Christian Church Sunday School begins at 9 a.m. followed by worship service at 10 a.m. Come join us for worship! Everyone is welcome and invited to attend. Henryetta First Christian Ch...

OSU Institute of Technology’s 222nd graduating class included more than 300 students dressed in regalia, diplomas in hand and industry bound with jobs secured before graduation. The commencement was h...

DAWN CARTER REPORTER When was the last time you’ve had a good pedicure or manicure? Not the kind where you just get your nails and toes painted. The kind that includes skin exfoliates like a coconut o...

After a one-week delay due to rain, the Okmulgee County Back to School Bash went off without a hitch on Sunday around the downtown square. Clearview Baptist Church has spearheaded this free event for ...

Okmulgee native Ron Gardenhire was joined by two other players named as members of the 2022 Class of the Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame. This was the first induction class of at least three since the in...

It was second grade. The teacher was getting frustrated. She was trying to give us our lesson and we were making noise talking to each other. Finally, she said, “Okay, if you talk to someone else agai...

The Junior Birdmen of America was a national organization for boys and girls interested in aviation and model plane building, founded and promoted by the Hearst Communications newspaper chain, with th...

Sunday School begins at 9 a.m. followed by worship service at 10 a.m. Come join us for worship! Everyone is welcome and invited to attend. Henryetta First Christian Church is located at 412 N. 5th Str...

Henryetta First Christian Church Sunday School begins at 9 a.m. followed by worship service at 10 a.m. Come join us for worship! Everyone is welcome and invited to attend. Henryetta First Christian Ch...

“Jealousy just keeps building and building,” says James, 10. “When it builds, it gets worse. One time, I was jealous of my sister because she had more candy. I asked her if I could have some, and she ...

With the city pound and our foster homes full, the Okmulgee County Humane Society has decided to reduce their adoption fees for the month of August. Dogs are $75 each and cats are $50 each. What a bar...

Okmulgee Main Street held its major fundraiser last Saturday, as Big Brain Trivia returned to the campus of OSUIT. The staff and board members were busy as participants enjoyed food, drink and camarad...

Citizens of all ages gathered Saturday morning at Brock Gym for the annual County Prayer Walk for Schools. Pastor Mickey Baldwin gave the opening prayer, followed by a welcome given by Christy Parker ...

Eastside Church of God in Christ Appreciation Service Aug. 7 Eastside Church of God in Christ, 1516 E. Martin Luther King Dr. in Okmulgee, invites the public to join them for an Appreciation Service S...

Henryetta First Christian Church Sunday School begins at 9 a.m. followed by worship service at 10 a.m. Come join us for worship! Everyone is welcome and invited to attend. Henryetta First Christian Ch...

First Presbyterian Church First Presbyterian Church is located at 401 S. Seminole in Okmulgee. All are welcome at 11 a.m. each Sunday morning to come worship our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Childca...