As the fall football season approaches, anticipation is high for the Henryetta Golden Knights under the seasoned guidance of Coach Weston McGill. Entering his third year at the helm, McGill reflects o...

As Dewar Dragons football embarks on the upcoming season, Coach Josh Been, now in his 20th year at the helm, reflects on a successful run last year with an impressive 11-1 record, culminating in a sec...

October was another dominant month for the Dragons. They secured a 46-0 win over Webbers Falls on Oct. 6, followed by a 58-0 shutout against Porum on Oct. 12. On Oct.19, they continued their winning w...

The Wilson Tigers football team capped off a remarkable 2023-24 season under the leadership of Coach Matt LeGrand, showcasing resilience and determination throughout their campaign. With a season reco...

On Monday, State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax announced that post-election audits conducted following Oklahoma’s June Primary Elections confirmed the accuracy of the state’s voting system with...

The Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma announces Rosie Lynch, Okmulgee County Homeless Shelter Executive Director, as a new council member for the FBEO Partner Advisory Council for the years 2024-2027. Lyn...

Okmulgee FFA invites all members, parents and the community to their annual Ag Ed Open House Wednesday, Aug. 28, from 6-8 p.m. at 610 N. Central Ave. The event will feature food, games, information an...

In Okmulgee, where the need for community connection is growing and the call to serve is vital, Officer Johnny Wagner embodies this sentiment and stands as proof to follow one’s calling, even when the...

The Okmulgee City Council convened for their monthly meeting Aug. 20. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation given by Boy Scout Leader, Donnie Alexander. Several key agenda...

Attention garden enthusiasts. Are you a horticulturalist at heart that would like to network with like-minded people? Do you like creating and seeing things grow? Are you passionate about education an...

Okmulgee Public Schools students returned for their first day of classes on Thursday. Primary School Principal Dawn Wallace and her team welcomed incoming primary students as they began their first da...

On Sept. 28, the historic Okmulgee Mansion will host a special event with a meaningful mission. The “Gala en Blanc,” organized by Landmark for All Generations, Inc., aims to raise funds for the restor...

Luv Fest, a hot dog eating contest following international rules, is coming to downtown Henryetta, Brad Nash, owner of Luv Ford, announced on a weekly podcast. “We started doing our radio show on the ...

The office of Congressman Josh Brecheen has opened the application process for 2024 service academy nominations. This opportunity allows selected candidates to attend one of four U.S. service academie...

Absence from Board of County Commissioners Meeting • Director Moore was unable to attend the weekly Board of County Commissioners Meeting due to ongoing flooding in localized areas. Emergency manageme...

Formal charges have been filed against a man accused of killing two people in Henryetta in late July. Brady Jordan Alva Cifuentes, 21, has been charged in Okmulgee County District Court in CF-2024-122...

The Junky Munky LLC, owned by Kelly Baehler, recently celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting event hosted by the Henryetta and Okmulgee Chambers of Commerce. The shop is located at 107 N. ...

The Lions Club was glad to have Okmulgee High School Head Football Coach Randy Jackson as our guest and speaker, as he is starting his second year as head coach and also coach’s wresting and track. Ra...

Okmulgee native Susan (Penn) Dragoo will host a book signing event at the Okmulgee Public Library this Saturday, Aug. 24, from 10-11:30 a.m. The event celebrates the release of her latest work, “Findi...

VFW Post 539 in Henryetta will be conduct its Feed the Vets program for veterans and their dependents Thursday, Sept. 5, at 11 a.m. at New Life Assembly of God Church, 1201 S. C Street in Henryetta. V...