10 a.m. – Parade on Main Street 11 a.m. (or immediately following the parade) – Time Capsule Opening at Henryetta Public Library 11:30 a.m. – BBQ Lunch at Henryetta Civic Center for $5 per plate 11 a....

PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR The Okmulgee County board of commissioners held another meeting Wednesday to conclude monthly business. During the session, the board approved an agreement with DataScout, LLC...

The Okmulgee High School Homecoming parade through downtown Okmulgee begins this afternoon at 4 p.m. Coronation of the Homecoming royalty will be at halftime during the Okmulgee vs. Antlers football g...

The 2022 Okmulgee County Fair returns to the fairgrounds Sept. 8-10. Competitors of all ages have been preparing their entries for many months and are eager to show off their work. County 4-H and FFA ...

PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR American Legion Post 10 Auxiliary President Jenniffer Stacy is putting out a call for new members as the organization is reactivated. The new president is excited about the op...

Preston Schools announced its policy for free or reduced-price meals for children served under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), the School Breakfast Program (SBP), and the After-School Snack ...

8:51 p.m. 800 block S Rogers. Violation of PORP advised her ex was served his protective order last night and has now sent his mother to get some property. They have refused to give her property back ...

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...

Green Country Technology Center welcomed three new staff members for the 2022-23 school year: Jennifer Foster, Instructor for Medical Assisting; Dana London, Food Services Coordinator, and welcomed ba...

International Overdose Awareness Day, Aug. 31, is meant to raise awareness of drug overdose and reduce the stigma surrounding addiction, something the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substanc...

PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR Two people are facing district charges after they were arrested in connection with a shooting incident in the northern part of Okmulgee County. Sheriff Eddy Rice reported on A...

PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR Okmulgee County remains under a burn ban, at least for another week, after the commissioners voted Monday on the matter. Though Okmulgee received some much-needed rain on Mond...

Morris Public Schools will celebrate this Friday, the naming of their football field, as Larry Bookout Field. The Morris Eagles Football Field dedication will take place before kickoff Sept. 2, as the...

The Okmulgee High School Homecoming Court has been selected, and the winning candidate will be named during halftime at Okmulgee’s historic Harmon Field. The court includes (not in order) Mariya Tecum...

Okmulgee Schools Superintendent Renee Dove goes down into the water during the Back to School Bash held Sunday in downtown Okmulgee. Other school principals and administrators were good sports as they...

Henryetta’s Labor Day Celebration is one of the largest events in the state. Beginning tomorrow, there are lots of things being held before the annual parade at 10 a.m. Monday, featuring a wide variet...

Part 10 Veteran and post member Pete Rogers has been researching the early history of the post and will be providing a brief history over the next few months in advance of the 100 year celebration. Ac...

Drought is likely to affect the state’s pecan crop this year. Becky Carroll, Oklahoma State University Extension fruit and nut specialist, said some orchards appear to be on track while others are spa...

The first full weekend of September is traditionally Free Hunting Days in Oklahoma. On these two days, Oklahoma residents may participate in open hunting seasons without the requirement to have a stat...

Arvest Bank is pleased to announce it now offers Braille debit cards for consumers, another sign of its intentional inclusion efforts. The cards function the same as a traditional debit card, but feat...