The third installment of the Contemporary History of the Muscogee Nation Lecture Series, held Aug. 19, drew a diverse audience and sparked lively discussion among attendees. The event, part of a four-...

The Anchor of Hope (AOH) Women’s Conference will be held Friday and Saturday, Sept. 19-20, at Jubilee Christian Center. The theme of this year’s event is “Redeemed.” This annual conference brings wome...

The Henryetta Labor Day Celebration culminates Monday, starting with the annual Henryetta Labor Day Parade at 10 a.m. on Main Street, with live music starting at 9 a.m.

Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued a binding formal opinion today declaring the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) is bound by law to continue serving the state’s major metropolitan areas and does no...

Oklahoma agriculture is well-known for its cattle and wheat industries, but the pecan industry also has a significant impact on the state. Oklahoma State University Extension is partnering with the Ok...

The 2025 Okmulgee County Free Fair returns next week at the Okmulgee County Fairgrounds with a weeklong schedule packed with livestock shows, youth contests, indoor exhibits and family-friendly fun. H...

Hoffman Fellowship will open Saturday, Aug. 30, at 5 p.m. with music by Crystal Rivers, featuring Cookie Elder and Gwen. A Mexican dinner will be served at 7 p.m.

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 ...