The City of Henryetta is entering a new chapter in its law enforcement leadership, as City Manager David Bullard announced the appointment of Joey Cantrell as Interim Chief of Police, effective April ...

The Okmulgee Citywide Prayer Band meets each Thursday at 2 p.m. at Conversion Ministry Church, 1330 E. MLK Dr. in Okmulgee.

Bluepeak, a leading provider of high-speed fiber internet serving communities across Oklahoma, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Texas and Wyoming, today announced its continued expansion across ...

Community members are invited to enjoy an evening of food, fellowship and fundraising, as Landmark for All Generations, Inc. hosts a Spaghetti Dinner & Raffle Fundraiser on Monday, April 20. The event...

October 3, 1955 - March 25, 2026 Paul David Callaway, 70, passed away on March 25, 2026. He was born on October 3, 1955, in Henryetta. Cremation services have been entrusted to Schaudt Funeral Service...

January 5, 1962 - March 28, 2026 Debby was born on January 5, 1962, in Okmulgee to Kenneth Beard and Norma Green-Beard. She graduated with honors from Beggs High School in 1980, where she played corne...

May 17, 1940 - March 28, 2026 Funeral services for Patricia Ann Anderson will be held Friday, April 3, 2026, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Okemah. Patricia was born to Arthur Upshaw and Sarah (...

November 29, 1932 - March 26, 2026 Services are pending for Davey Lee Stephens, 93, of Henryetta, with Integrity Funeral Service. He passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Ardmore.

September 21, 1939 - March 27, 2026 Dorothy Lois Ray, 86, passed away Friday, March 27, 2026, in Tulsa. The daughter of Felton Manuel and Lucille (Patterson) Manuel, she was born Thursday, September 2...

July 14, 1942 - March 28, 2026 Douglas (Doug) McArthur Freeman died March 28, 2026, at the age of 83 in Henryetta. He was born on July 14, 1942, in Red Hill to William and Maudie (Henderson) Freeman. ...

May 19, 1938 - March 28, 2026 Connie Joyce Arrington, a longtime Okmulgee resident, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Oklahoma City at 87 years of age. Arrangements are pending with McClendon-W...

March 26, 2026 William John Birlew Sr., retired Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper and resident of Mounds, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026. Arrangements are pending with McClendon-Winters Funeral Ho...

March 23, 1942 - March 28, 2026 Alice Jeffress, a longtime resident of Okmulgee, passed away on March 28, 2026, in Bixby, surrounded by her family. She was born on March 23, 1942, in Okmulgee to Haydo...

June 27, 1956 - March 25, 2026 Lizanne Holata, 69, of Morris, passed away peacefully at her home on March 25, 2026. She was born on June 27, 1956, in Claremore to James Ahtone Holata and Dorthy Ruth (...

• The Hale‑Halsell Wholesale Grocery Company broadened its operations by purchasing the Whitbeck‑Dale Wholesale Grocery Company in Okmulgee, taking over a well‑run local house that had become an impor...

DEAR ABBY: My sister- in-law “Nancy” and my wife have a strained relationship, but they love each other and talk often. Every so often, Nancy becomes abusive with my wife. The ire stems from a messy d...

There is no question that artificial intelligence (AI) is helping improve many areas of our lives. Researchers use it to analyze medical data, businesses rely on it to streamline logistics and operati...

Unity Apostolic Faith Church (UAFC), 814 S. Kern Ave. in Okmulgee, extends an invitation to the community to join their services. Services are held Sundays at 2 p.m. and Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. The chu...

“If I were Thomas, I probably would have doubted too,” says Zoe, 11. “Dead people don’t usually come back.” That’s honest. It’s probably why Thomas has been known for centuries as “Doubting Thomas.” I...

2 Corinthians 9:6-8 - Now this I say, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must do just as he has purposed in his heart, not...