November 22, 1953 - September 18, 2025 Services are pending for Jerry Rose, 71, of Henryetta, with Integrity Funeral Service. He passed away Thursday, September 18, 2025, in Henryetta.

September 10, 1944 - September 13, 2025 Karen L. Ratley-Vance, 81, of Henryetta, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2025. Born on September 10, 1944, in Henryetta to Earl and Hazel Ratley, Karen ...

February 17, 1952 - September 20, 2025 Hank Williams, a resident of rural Henryetta, died September 20, 2025, at the age of 70. He was born on February 17, 1952, in Henryetta to Melvin and Pauline (Wy...

August 3, 1930 - September 16, 2025 Mom’s journey of life began on August 3, 1930, with the unity of her parents Forris and Lillie Pearl Sylvan in Mounds. Viewing for Ruth will be held Friday, Septemb...

March 13, 1981 - September 19, 2025 Topaz Brown, age 44, a resident of Okmulgee, died Friday, September 19, 2025, in her home. Arrangements are pending with House of Winn - Okmulgee.

DEAR ABBY: I lost my husband two months ago after a long, debilitating illness. I loved him very much, and the loss was very difficult, although not unexpected. After his funeral, an old friend called...

Recently, Rep. Danny Williams, R-Seminole, along with Reps. Colin Duel-R, Guthrie; Gabe Woolley, R-Broken Arrow; Molly Jenkins, R-Coyle; and Stacy Jo Adams, R-Duncan, hosted an interim study on a unif...

It’s Gumbo Time! Mayor Leon Anderson of the Town of Grayson, invites the public to attend their annual Gumbo Fest Saturday, Oct. 4, beginning at 10 a.m. The festival is the town’s main fundraiser and ...

A public informational meeting will be held Sept. 23 at 6 p.m. in the Don Shoemake Gymnasium to discuss the upcoming Oct. 14 bond election, giving community members an opportunity to learn more about ...

Editor’s Note: Azbell writes a regular column for the Mvskoke News titled, “Chewing the Cud.” -Hesci readers ... it has been quite some time since our last Chewing the Cud article. When you get older,...

The spirit of the Bulldogs is stronger than ever as Okmulgee Public Schools kicks off its 2025 Homecoming Week, a five-day celebration of school pride, community tradition, and championship legacy und...

The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce is bringing back one of the community’s most beloved traditions - the Pecan Festival - set for Oct. 10-11. This year’s theme is “The Throwback Year,” promising a full ...

Much of the discussion during Tuesday’s meeting revolved around a plan for a downtown alleyway, thanks to a grant through AARP. The council advanced several key initiatives, including the transformati...

Muscogee Nation voters will decide Sept. 20 whether they will continue voting for all 16 seats on the Muscogee National Council or whether their future ballots will only contain candidates for their “...

This report is a summary of activities Okmulgee County Emergency Management participated in and does not reflect all activities performed by or participated in by Okmulgee County Emergency Management....

The Orpheum Theatre, located at 210 W. 7th Street in downtown Okmulgee, will host “Over the River and Through the Woods,” a delightful Italian comedy-drama that explores family, faith and, of course, ...

Members of the American Legion family from across District 2 gathered at American Legion Post 50 in Tahlequah for the annual Fall Conference, a day devoted to honoring veterans, strengthening the miss...

A group of Beggs High School students and sponsors spent their Monday morning in downtown Beggs for a good cause. Students representing Business Professionals of America, BHS Drama, BHS Student Counci...

The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from July business. The monies they reported this period represent sales fr...

Compass Assembly of God will host a spaghetti dinner Friday, Sept. 26, from 4-7 p.m. at the church, 13425 OK-56 Loop in Okmulgee. The meal will be $5 and will include spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, d...