Inez Bird and Norma Kemp of the Red Hatters present a $500 check to OCHS Executive Director Brenda Brewer. The donation was graciously accepted as the facility is caring for more clients. A big thanks...

The Federal Communications Commission has updated its national broadband service map with a detailed list of internet providers available at both household and business locations. The Oklahoma Broadba...

Tuesday’s Okmulgee Lions Club program was the annual joint Rotary-Lions meeting for Pie Bingo, where 12 lucky winners won a Coleman’s pie. These joint meetings are always a fun time of sharing and ban...

What a “Christmas” coincidence! This story is one that was first published in the Little Rock “Baptist Trumpet” on December 12, 2018, and a month later in the “Missouri Missionary Baptist.” In the 193...

The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) received a $75,000 grant from the National Park Service (NPS) to continue its historic survey of All-Black towns in Oklahoma. African Americans who settle...

Green Country Technology Center recently hosted a Service Award Celebration with staff, recognizing those who reached important milestones in their careers with the center. Recognized for their years ...

Ongoing Events Windy Chevrolet White Christmas | Windy Chevrolet is accepting donations through Dec. 23 of white towels and sheets, nonperishable foods, hygiene products, cleaning supplies and clothes...

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...

“The rich are empty and the poor are wealthy,” says Laney, 9. We don’t normally think of the rich as being empty and the poor as being wealthy. But that’s what Mary said or sang to her cousin Elizabet...

In a previous column, we noted that God is busy as ever He is accomplishing His marvelous works regardless of our individual attitudes and activities during the Christmas season. Amid the crazy commer...

Pictured are some of the members at Wednesday’s luncheon meeting at Mary Lewellen’s home. P.E.O. Chapter Z. President Carolyn Brown asked members to bring lounge sets and pajamas for ladies at the Wom...

The local Salvation Army, along with its Tulsa Area Command Center, donated 25 hams to be used as a part of the Christmas meal for the Okmulgee County inmates. Pictured with jail employees are Carol S...

Okmulgee High School students were recognized for their participation in the annual VFW Voice of Democracy Audio Essay Competition. Brooklyn Scott (left photo) placed first in the competition and Tane...

It’s the time of year referred to as “the Holidays” here in America. A time of food and family get-togethers and simple memories of fun to be made. After the last two years, something that is greatly ...

Ethel Garvey, seated, was honored on her 100th birthday Dec. 13 at Okmulgee Baptist Village, where she resides. Several relatives and friends joined her in the celebration. Ms. Garvey is pictured with...

The one-act play, “Roomers” was presented last Friday by the OHS Drama Dept., with the assistance of the Okmulgee Community Theatre, at the historic Orpheum Theatre.. Under the direction of Nicholas T...

Hoffman Fellowship Center will host the Gospel Way Band Saturday, Dec. 17, at 5 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. and will include ham and all the fixings. Hoffman Fellowship will be closed after t...

What an exciting time for these local Henryetta Public Schools students. They were the Okmulgee County Conservation District’s local winners for the OACD Poster contest. District Manager of OCCD Jenni...

Green Country Technology Center held its LPN Graduation Monday, Dec.12. These young ladies spent the last 12 months tirelessly working to gain their LPN credentials. Nursing Instructor is Ana Richards...

In addition to Okmulgee’s annual Festival of Lights Parade last week, the City of Beggs and the Town of Morris (sponsored by Morris Lions Club) held their own Christmas-related events. Pictured are ha...