The Board of Education on Thursday advanced new academic standards for social studies that would require public schools to teach the Bible. Academic standards outline what students are expected to lea...

Oklahoma CareerTech students gathered at the state Capitol on Feb. 25 to demonstrate to policymakers how their support for career and technology education helps students prepare for their futures, reg...

For nearly five decades, Emma Jean Gouthier has been a constant presence in Okmulgee County government, serving with a warm smile, a wealth of knowledge, and an unwavering commitment to her job and co...

Advocating for the welfare of animals while fostering community partnerships, the Vets for Pets Committee held its regular meeting on Saturday, Feb. 8, at VFW Post 1189. The event brought together com...

The Knights of Columbus Council 2394’s annual Lenten Fish Fry Fundraiser has a new home this year. The event will now take place at St. Michael Catholic Church, 1004 W. Gentry in Henryetta. The fish f...

The Knights of Columbus at St. Michael Catholic Church will hold their annual Lenten Fish Fry each Friday through April 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. at the church, 1004 W. Gentry in Henryett...

The Town of Grayson will hold a nonpartisan general election Wednesday, April 2, at a special town meeting. Registration will take place from 5:30-6 p.m., and voters present a legal form of identifica...

Okmulgee Masonic Lodge No. 199, as many organizations did, received the annual request from the Okmulgee Fire Department to donate money for purchasing educational materials from the National Fire Saf...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 You might feel like you have extra energy to chase goals and take bold actions this week, Aries. Your natural drive will be strong. Find opportunities to assert yourself in new a...

We are excited to share this year’s Focus Magazine, which is inside today’s issue. The publication, a joint collaboration of the Okmulgee Times and Henryetta Free-Lance, features numerous articles on ...

Okmulgee residents, business leaders, and educators came together on February 27 at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology (OSUIT) to celebrate a major step forward in the city’s digital tr...

When most people think about law enforcement, they picture flashing lights, crime scenes, or high-speed chases. But for the deputies of the Okmulgee County Sheriff ’s Office (OCSO), the job is much mo...

The Okmulgee Speech and Debate Team has wrapped up their regular season in style, earning an impressive 21 qualifications for the regional tournament. With their latest competition at Inola adding thr...

Melinda De Santo, who joined Okmulgee Main Street (OMS) as Executive Director in June 2024, expresses her gratitude for her warm welcome and emphasizing the importance of community collaboration in su...

Editor’s Note: Okmulgee, Henryetta and Beggs all host Legislative Updates and Forums on the first Fridays of the month. - Oklahoma lawmakers have been actively debating and advancing key legislative m...

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 You might feel like you have extra energy to chase goals and take bold actions this week, Aries. Your natural drive will be strong. Find opportunities to assert yourself in new a...

A Democratic lawmaker is challenging Gov. Kevin Stitt’s return- to-work order for state employees, claiming the governor overstepped his authority into policies that should be decided by the legislati...

Six candidates will appear on the March 4 Republican primary ballot for the open Oklahoma State Senate District 8 race, but only five are actively campaigning. The eastern Oklahoma seat is open becaus...

Greater Jones Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church will host a special fundraising event on Sunday, March 9, in support of K’Niyah Spratt’s campaign for Oklahoma District Queen. The event, which will take place ...