What happens here at the state Capitol has a direct impact on the lives of everyone in this state. But many people may be surprised to learn that when proposed laws and budget bills are being discusse...

Oklahoma’s superintendent of schools, Ryan Walters, has a headline- grabbing agenda that is inspiring state Republicans to campaign on education and against Walters. The state is ranked near last in e...

The excitement is building as Henryetta prepares for its annual Labor Day Celebration, set for Aug. 28 through Sept. 1. Organizers have packed multiple days with activities for all ages, from carnival...

For many in Okmulgee County, the chance to earn a high school diploma once seemed out of reach. At Schulter Public Schools, that is no longer the case. Thanks to a flexible diploma program, students o...

In recognition of Overdose Awareness Day, the Okmulgee County Consortium will host a community event focused on saving lives and providing essential resources. The event is set for tomorrow, Aug. 28, ...

The Morris City Council and the Morris Public Works Authority (MPWA) held their regular meetings on Aug. 12, addressing a full slate of city business, departmental reports and community improvements. ...

Meetings & Coordination • Attended Board of County Commissioners meeting. • Met with OSBI regarding the ongoing search for Patty Matthews. • Participated in Monthly Emergency Management Volunteer Meet...

In 2009, when Jacey Blaylock was 17, she and a friend decided to take an early October trip to the Castle of Muskogee for its haunted house. But the outing spiraled into crisis when the pair was hit h...

Dear Editor, I want to extend a welcome to all citizens of African descent being given their citizenship back. This long overdue decision was signed by our own Muscogee Nation Supreme Court. Decisions...

Greater Jones Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, 1226 E. Smith Street in Okmulgee, will host a fried fish dinner Sunday, Aug. 31, from 1-3 p.m. The $20 meal will feature fried cat fish, corn, baked beans, hus...

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 Okmulgee Times & Henryetta Free-Lance • B5

Henryetta’s Labor Day Celebration will start with a wag and a woof this year as the VFW/VFW Auxiliary Post 539 hosts the Vets for Pets Costume Contest on Saturday, Aug. 30 at The Briefcase, located at...

The excitement of rodeo season is set to thunder back into Okmulgee County, as the Henryetta Chamber of Commerce and Muscogee Nation present the 32nd Annual Jim Shoulders Living Legends PRCA Rodeo at ...

Junior Miss Labor Day 1st - Brenna Navas 2nd - Paidan Farrow 3rd - Violet Layman --- Little Miss Labor Day 1st - Mary Anne Bear 2nd - Finnleigh Robertson 3rd - Emilia Frankum --- Petite Miss Labor Day...

When historian Wayman Lewis talks about Okmulgee’s Black history, he doesn’t recite timelines - he revives heartbeats. And this weekend, those heartbeats will rise again through the Hidden Histories E...

The Okmulgee City Council met Tuesday working through a full agenda of ordinances, property issues and community development proposals. An exciting presentation came from Okmulgee Main Street board me...

The Muscogee Nation Supreme Court denied a motion to hold a rehearing on the court’s July 23 order that requires the Muscogee Nation Citizenship Board to enroll descendants of Muscogee Freedmen as tri...

The City of Beggs will hold a public hearing to review and approve the budget for the city on Monday, Aug. 25, at 6 p.m. at Beggs City Hall. The public is invited to attend. The budget summary was pub...

Greater Jones Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, 1226 E. Smith Street in Okmulgee, will host a fried fish dinner Sunday, Aug. 31, from 1-3 p.m. The $20 meal will feature fried cat fish, corn, baked beans, hus...

Okmulgee County Emergency Management has announced that 300 Road, located north of Highway 266 and south of Cedar Road, will be closed for approximately 45 days to allow crews from District 3 to compl...