Henryetta’s Main Street will roar to life this weekend as First Family Federal Credit Union presents the 13th Annual Smokin’ Hot Car & Bike Show. The popular event, set for Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2...

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...

September 8, 1940 - August 27, 2025 Services are pending for Lucille Joshua, 84, of Okmulgee, with Integrity Funeral Service. She passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025, in Tulsa.

August 25, 1955 - July 11, 2025 I lost my best friend the other day, July 11, 2025. Andra Lynn Baker was born August 25, 1955, at Okmulgee Memorial Hospital to Fred and Helen (Moore) Baker, and big br...

Danny Glenn Fults passed away Friday, August 22, 2025, in Tulsa. He was born September 1, 1955, in Dallas to Dorothy (O’Rear) Fults and John Fults. Danny was a Master Mason and member of the Okmulgee ...

March 16, 1935 - July 11, 2025 James “Jim” Everet Shepard, a resident of Beggs, died July 11, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on March 16, 1935, in Okemah, Jim was the eldest of seven children. Friends a...

February 29, 1932 - August 22, 2025 Johnny Ray Barnett, a longtime resident of Henryetta, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025, surrounded by family at his home in rural Henryetta. He was born Februa...

August 22, 2025 Bob Carpenter, a resident of Henryetta, passed from this life on August 22, 2025, at the age of 84. Bob was born on April 27, 1941, in King County, Texas to Ralph and Eva (Bonds) Carpe...

December 12, 1939 - August 23, 2025 Shirley Finley died on August 23, 2025, at her home on Tiger Mountain. She was born December 12, 1939, to Lowie and Blanche (Martindale) Wagnon. Funeral services ar...

February 24, 1967 - August 26, 2025 Services are pending for Ricky Teague, 58, of Weleetka, with Integrity Funeral Service. He passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025, in Weleetka. Emma Jean Wind July 14...

March 31, 1980 - August 11, 2025 A graveside memorial service for Mr. Pearson will be held August 30, 2025, at 9 a.m. at Okmulgee Cemetery in Okmulgee. Cremation and arrangements have been entrusted t...

Dear Editor, This is addressed to Congressman Brecheen following his town hall this week in Okmulgee. “Congressman, as someone who repeatedly states that the Bible is a source of truth and guidance, I...