The Okmulgee County Sheriff ’s Office continues to serve as the backbone of public safety across the county, overseeing law enforcement operations in rural areas, providing security for the county cou...

From winter storms and tornadoes to wildfires and flooding, 2025 was marked by an extraordinary range of emergency incidents across Okmulgee County, requiring constant coordination, rapid response and...

The jurisdiction of the Muscogee Nation Lighthorse Tribal Police Department encompasses eight full counties and three partial counties in Northeast Oklahoma. Richard Phillips serves as Lighthorse Chie...

As communities across Oklahoma pause to salute the men and women of law enforcement, special recognition is being given to those who quietly and consistently protect one of the area’s most important i...

The Wilson Volunteer Fire Department (WVFD) has long been a cornerstone of safety and service for the Wilson community, powered by a dedicated team of volunteers who answer the call in times of need. ...

The Beggs area is protected by two distinct yet cooperative fire departments, the Beggs City Fire Department (BFD) and Beggs Rural Fire Association (BRFA). These departments collaborate closely, shari...

For generations, the Okmulgee Fire Department has stood as one of the community’s most dependable lines of defense, answering the call day and night with professionalism, courage and deep-rooted commi...

The Morris Volunteer Fire Department (MVFD) continues to play a vital role in protecting lives and property across the City of Morris and the surrounding area, backed by decades of experience, communi...

The City of Okmulgee Emergency Management is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of its citizens by reducing the loss of life and property through a strategic approach to emergency prepare...

The Henryetta Fire Department (HFD) continues to stand as a cornerstone of public safety in Henryetta, answering the call day and night with professionalism, experience and an unwavering commitment to...

The Okmulgee County’s District Attorney’s Office has several divisions, including a criminal division, where felony and misdemeanor crimes are prosecuted. The attorneys working in this office are Caro...

Air Evac Lifeteam 135 delivers advanced critical care air medical transport for patients who require rapid access to higher levels of medical care. Serving Okmulgee and neighboring counties, the base ...

The Town of Grayson Fire Department is built on long-standing service and strong regional cooperation. Mayor Leon Anderson, who also serves as Fire Chief, has been part of the department since the ear...

January 3, 1972 - January 26, 2026 Sharla Elaine VanBrunt was born on January 3, 1972, in Henryetta to Paula Smith, she passed away Monday, January 26, 2026, in Lenna. Viewing will be from 2-7 p.m. Su...

October 12, 1956 - January 27, 2026 Michael A. Leybas, Sr. passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026, in Tulsa at 69 years of age. He was born October 12, 1956, in Henryetta to Lillian George Leybas and B...

December 4, 1947 - January 21, 2026 Elizabeth Vautrain passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, in Madison, Wisc. at 78 years of age. She was born December 4, 1947, in Okmulgee to the late William ...

October 20, 1958 - January 29, 2026 Karen Davis passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026, in Tulsa at 67 years of age. She was born October 20, 1958. Arrangements and cremation services have been entrus...

January 28, 2026 Pauline Shepardson passed away on January 28, 2026, at her home in Okemah. Cremation services are under the direction of Schaudt’s Okmulgee Funeral Service.

October 11, 1953 - January 23, 2026 Keith Lynn Dunn passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2026, in Holdenville. He was born on October 11, 1953, in Topeka, Kansas to Elbert Dale and Frances Louise (Lie...

We often played games in the church youth group that made people look silly. They weren’t intended to hurt or harm. They were actually meant to make a person feel accepted - a part of the group. I’m n...