January 27, 1940 - February 22, 2025 Lena Thompson, born Lena Jones on January 27, 1940, died February 22, 2025, in Upland, Calif. Memorial services are currently pending in The Okmulgee Chapel of the...

Gordon F. Butler, Jr., 87, of Wimberley, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 20, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. Born on July 29, 1937, in Henryetta, Gordon was the son of the late Gordon F. Butle...

March 24, 1970 - February 25, 2025 William Tyler Stephens passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025, in Beggs at 54 years of age. He was born March 24, 1970, in Memphis, Tenn. to Barbara Ann Stephens and...

September 26, 1964 - February 21, 2025 David Eugene Swanson, a resident of Mounds, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025, at the age of 60. He was born on September 26, 1964, in Torrance, Calif. Funer...

John Maxwell says that leadership is influence. When you say that you’re not a leader, you need to stop and check yourself. Is there ever an occasion when you might say to someone, “Oh, you’ve got to ...

Those surprise happenings that have a way of springing up in all our lives. Such a moment came when Ann and I learned of my nephew Todd and his wife Karena joining as backup singers for Andy Williams ...

DEAR ABBY: I have been married for 52 years. While looking for a tax document, I found a manila envelope that had a note written on the outside. It said, “If something happens to me, please destroy th...

In a previous column, we began considering the interesting, intriguing and inspiring subjects and events of the Bible characterized by the number three (3), a number found in the Bible 523 times. Our ...

10:55 p.m - Domestic - Relaxed Inn - Boyfriend hit her and threatened to kill her. 10:36 p.m - Disturbance - 16000 Block N 350 Rd. - Having issues with the neighbors. States that they shot a BB Gun an...

1:14 a.m. - Domestic - 400 Block N Sherman - Advised they want a person off the property, female subject getting violent and advised the subject kind of lives there and the house is registered to call...

CM-2025-00064 02/21/2025 State of Oklahoma vs. Baxendale, Kayle Patrick DUI Alcohol CM-2025-00065 02/21/2025 State of Oklahoma vs. Gryner, Bobbie Trespassing After Being Forbidden CM-2025-00066 02/24/...

The Okmulgee Lions Club held its weekly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 25, welcoming guest speaker Keith Baldridge, a candidate for the Okmulgee School Board’s Ward 5 seat. The nonpartisan election, set for...

Wednesday was a big day for Henryetta Athletics, as five seniors signed letters of intent to play college football. Congratulations to the following athletes, who were joined by family and friends for...

Two members of the Morris High School powerlifting team are headed to State after the team participated at the Large School North Regional Powerlifting Meet in Fairview. Congratulations to London Holl...

Congratulations to Morris Lady Eagles Basketball Coach Kelly Kindell for being awarded Co-Coach of the Year for the 2024-25 Heartland Conference. In her first year, Kindell led the Lady Eagles team to...

With March just around the corner, high school baseball and slowpitch softball teams across Okmulgee County are gearing up for the 2025 spring season. The schedules for the area teams have been releas...

A great 2024-25 season came to an end for the Dewar Lady Dragons basketball team Monday at the Mvskoke Dome in Regionals. Dewar finished the season at 22-3. Pictured is some of the action from the pla...

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...

Early voting begins tomorrow for citizens in Okmulgee County. Voters who cannot make it to the polls on March 4 election day have the option of voting early at the Okmulgee County Election Board. The ...

With February being Black History Month, a spotlight is being shown on the men and women who have or are serving in the military. That drive, along with an effort to restore a significant part of Okmu...