Director, board member address issues A local agency is facing what is described as a ‘dire’ situation that could result in the end of assistance that has been available for almost 30 years. The Okmul...

The Okmulgee County Sharks is seeking the community’s support once again as the annual Shark Shiver and Buddy Walk 2024 will be held this Saturday. This year, the event will be held at the Okmulgee Co...

Congratulations to Kelly Dobson and Valerie Mosco, Co-Henryettans of the Year, presented by the Henryetta Free-Lance. The duo was honored during the Henryetta Chamber of Commerce Banquet held Saturday...

Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) proudly announced the Muscogee Nation as its 2024 OkACTE Partners in Progress. With a partnership spanning over three decades, the collaboration between the Musc...

Business makes history as world’s first black-owned Aquamation facility In a monumental leap forward for the funeral services industry, Green Farewells Crematory, located in Las Vegas, Nev., has proud...

Mrs. Shirlanna Harbin’s first grade class at Okmulgee Primary School has enjoyed learning about famous and important people during their Black History Research Projects. This week, they were able to p...

Members of VFW Post 1189 of Okmulgee and Post 539 in Henryetta visited local high schools last week to award the winners of the Voice of Democracy essay contests. Making the presentation were Carol Sm...

The Academy of Okmulgee to open in August The Academy of Okmulgee is a free, public school that will open in August. It will first open to students in PreK through 8th grade and will add one grade eac...

OPS Bond receives overwhemling approval Marcus Jeffrey retained his Ward 4 seat on the Okmulgee City Council in Tuesday’s election, winning 56.44 percent of the 652 votes cast. Challenger Charlie Peop...

Okmulgeean recognized at National Black Cowboy Rodeo Awards Gala in OKC History was made at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City Feb. 10 as the inaugural National Black Cow...

Trane provides update on courthouse construction On Monday, the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners heard an update from Trane representative Jason Davey about the ongoing construction at the court...

Okmulgee Cemetery supt. shares insights, challenges Mark McDade is the new superintendent of the Okmulgee Cemetery, who offered insights into his role and the challenges faced in maintaining the histo...

Tickets are still available for the upcoming fundraiser to benefit Landmark for All Generations, Inc. The Spaghetti Dinner will be held Monday, Feb. 12, from 5-8 p.m. at the Okmulgee Elks Lodge, 701 S...

Early voting continues today for voters in Okmulgee County. Early voting is available until 6 p.m. at the Okmulgee County Courthouse, located at 314 W. 7th Street. The February election is a multi-ent...

Community mourns the loss of Dean Craig Ilan Dean Craig, known by many as “Dean,” a longtime member of the Okmulgee Lions Club, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 7. Though not a native of Okmulgee, he calle...

OPS teacher shares why support is important As the Feb. 13 school bond vote approaches, Okmulgee Public Schools is rallying for community support to secure funding for critical infrastructure projects...

OPS board member Mike James discusses bond The Okmulgee Public School District is gearing up for a transformative initiative aimed at enhancing the safety and infrastructure of various school sites. T...

Julie Roberds and Judy Lilly-Grant are pictured with only a portion of the many baskets that will be up for bid at the upcoming fundraiser, to benefit the Landmark for All Generations, Inc. The Spaghe...

Upgrades necessary as program grows Feb. 13 is the date for a special election on a bond issue aimed to provide much-needed improvements at Okmulgee Public School facilities. The proposed bond, for a ...

OCT to host Preston Drama production Okmulgee Community Theatre welcomes Preston Drama, under the direction of Devin Doupe, to the Orpheum Theatre this weekend, Feb. 2-3, at 7 p.m. each night, for a p...