The Oklahoma City Thunder has spots available for its summer youth basketball camps. Tipping off in May, the Thunder has scheduled several camps across the state. Thunder Youth Basketball camps, prese...

As Memorial Day approaches, communities across Okmulgee County are coming together to honor and remember the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country. On Monday, May 2...

The Okmulgee City Council convened on Tuesday, to address an agenda packed with updates on zoning, community initiatives, infrastructure and public concerns. Council members approved the minutes from ...

Get ready to dive into summer fun - Okmulgee YMCA’s Aquatic Park is officially opening its gates this Saturday, at 12 p.m. Whether you’re a Y member or just looking for a fun way to cool off this week...

Bryan Logan, a lifelong resident of Paden was officially sworn in Wednesday as the State Senator for District 8 during a ceremony on the Senate Floor today. Senate District 8 includes portions of Cree...

Please be advised that all Okmulgee City Hall offices and Public Works operations will be closed Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day. Emergency service operations, police and fire department...

Okmulgee Lions Club proudly awarded scholarships Thursday evening to two exceptional Okmulgee students. Congratulations to Parker Larabee and Keira Swayze on this well deserved honor.

Mike Mazzei, right, who has announced his candidacy for Oklahoma governor, stopped by the newspaper office on his way to Henryetta Tuesday morning to visit with city and business leaders. Escorting Ma...

The members of Okmulgee’s American Legion Post 10 were honored to welcome Jennifer Waters, Executive Director of the Oklahoma USO, as a guest speaker during a recent gathering. Waters, currently stati...

The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Conservation District invites the public to an engaging and informative community agriculture event designed to spotlight local farmers and youth involved in agriculture. T...

Baptist Village is gearing up for a one-of-a-kind event that blends vintage style, modern marvels and community connection. On Saturday, May 31, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the west side campus will host ...

Baptist Village of Okmulgee will hold a Cruise into Summer Car Show Saturday, May 31, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1500 W. 6th Street. The event will feature free hot dogs, raffles, vendor booths and gam...

The spirit of Henryetta will be marching proudly through the heart of the nation’s capital this Memorial Day as the Henryetta High School Knight Brigade Band travels to Washington, D.C., to participat...

Okmulgee Lions Club welcomed Roger King, Superintendent of Green Country Technology Center (GCTC), as the guest speaker during their recent Tuesday meeting. With enthusiasm and insight, King shared th...

Congratulations to Henryetta’s Abbi Dodge, who was recently honored as one of the final Athletes of the Week of the season by Luv Ford. Pictured with Dodge are Missi Nash (left) and Coach John Truesda...

This report is a summary of key activities and does not include all activities completed by Emergency Management. --- Emergency Operations & Weather Monitoring • Actively monitored severe weather pote...

Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ, 700 S. Liberty Ave. in Okmulgee, invites the public to join a fellowship church service Saturday, May 31, at 1 p.m. The service will feature “old-fashioned” unadulter...

A unique musical experience is headed to town, and the community is warmly invited to attend. What happens when you blend a little bit of country, a touch of rock-n-roll, and a whole lot of heartfelt ...

According to the Holy Scriptures, there is a wonderful, beautiful place called Heaven. It is a real place we can go to when we leave this life, and it is available to all who are willing to receive Ch...

Oklahoma public schools have weathered significant challenges to keeping student numbers up. The coronavirus pandemic. Private school vouchers. Shifting demographics. Districts such as Tuskahoma are w...