Knights lose to Wolverines in back-and-forth contest The Henryetta Knights battled the Holdenville Wolverines in a tightly contested game Monday night in Holdenville, but ultimately fell 66-51 after a...

Young softball enthusiasts will have the opportunity to develop their skills and train alongside the Henryetta Lady Knights during the upcoming Henryetta Softball “Littles” Camp, set for Saturday, Mar...

The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce hosted its second Legislative Forum on Feb. 7, bringing together Senators David Bullard, Representative Scott Fetgatter, along with Representative Chris Banning to dis...

As we approach a significant weather event, Okmulgee County residents need to prepare for a challenging few days ahead. The National Weather Service has upgraded the Winter Storm Watch to a Winter Sto...

If you’re looking for a night of unscripted comedy, quick-thinking actors and plenty of laughs, then mark your calendar for “Which Line Is Which?” - an improv comedy show guaranteed to entertain. Host...

Last Friday, Okmulgee High School hosted a poignant and necessary presentation by “Journey of Hope,” part of The Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum’s outreach efforts to commemorate the 30th ann...

In a heartfelt ceremony on the eve of Valentine’s Day, Okmulgee Mayor Mickey Baldwin and his wife presented an Honor Quilt to Air Force veteran George Gully at the Okmulgee American Legion Post 10. Fa...

Students at Rose State College now have expanded opportunities to seamlessly transfer into OSU Institute of Technology’s (OSUIT) Bachelor of Technology in Applied Industry Leadership (BT AIL) program,...

Members of the Okmulgee County Community Garden met Saturday, Feb. 8, donned their work gloves and brought their gardening tools to prepare the garden for spring planting. They cleaned out the raised ...

Sample ballots are now available for the March 4 election. Voters can download a sample ballot using the State Election Board OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/elections/ovp or pick up a copy at the Okm...

Henryetta First Christian Church, 412 N. 5th St. in Henryetta, will hold a chili dinner Saturday, Feb. 22, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The meal will include a bowl of chili or Frito pie, dessert and a d...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, impulsiveness may cause friction with loved ones this week, so avoid rushing into decisions. Keep an open mind when others come to you with their thoughts. TAURUS – Apr 21...

February 5, 1947 - February 16, 2025 Larry Neal, lifelong Okmulgee resident, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025, at his home. He was born February 5, 1947, to the late Lowell C. and Doris Jean (Hig...

February 17, 2025 Johnny D. Gilliland, a resident of Okmulgee, formerly of Tulsa, passed away Monday morning, February 17, 2025, at the age of 68. No services are planned. Arrangements and cremation s...

May 3, 1965 - February 13, 2025 Dixie Wade Dunn, a resident of Henryetta, passed away February 13, 2025, in Henryetta at the age of 59. He was born May 3, 1965, in Houston to Charles Gill and Vada Dun...

February 7, 1952 - February 12, 2025 Joyce Rae Williams, 73 of Hitchita, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at her home in Hitchita. She was born on February 7, 1952, in Modesto, Calif. to Char...

April 23, 1958 - February 14, 2025 James “Jimmy” Williams, a resident of Henryetta, died on February 14, 2025, at the age of 66. He was born April 23, 1958, in Okmulgee to Gene and Joyce (Hartgraves) ...

January 26, 1980 - February 10, 2025 Sarah Jean Yancey, a resident of Henryetta, died February 10, 2025, at the age of 45. She was born January 26, 1980, in Okmulgee to Marcus and Teresa (McCroskey) Y...

Jake William Hinshaw, 83, of Edmond, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025, in Edmond. Visitation will be held at McClendon-Winters Funeral Home Chapel on Sunday, February 23, 2025, beginning at ...

January 2, 1948 - February 15, 2025 Jackie Jackson, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Saturday afternoon, February 15, 2025. He was born January 2, 1948. Arrangements are pending with McClendon-Wint...