The last day to apply for voter registration to be eligible to vote in the Feb. 10 election is this Friday, Jan. 16. According to Okmulgee County Election Board Secretary Ashley Carnes, the February e...

Congratulations to Schulter basketball player Payton Campbell, who was recently honored as Luv Ford Athlete of the Week. Pictured alongside Campbell are Schulter Head Coach Price Brown and Missy Nash ...

Morris Assembly of God Church, located at 206 N. Hughes Ave. in Morris, will host a Free Community Hot Lunch Saturday, Jan. 17, from 12-2 p.m.

A Henryetta man was injured in a two-vehicle collision Tuesday morning on U.S. Highway 69 in Pittsburg County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The accident occurred at approximately 10:46 a....

Matthew 1:23 - The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel (which means “God with us”). Matthew 28:20b - And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the a...

This report is a summary of activities Okmulgee County Emergency Management participated in and does not reflect all activities performed by or participated in by Okmulgee County Emergency Management....

Residents interested in severe weather safety and community preparedness are invited to attend a Storm Spotter Training hosted by Okmulgee County Emergency Management (OCEM) in partnership with the Na...

“If you love Jesus, you keep his commandments, and he will give you a helper,” says Vincent, 7. If you want to make people angry, tell them what to do. Give them some commandments. If you want to make...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Minor obstacles are in your path, Aries. It’s easy to get frustrated right now. Once you clear the hurdles it will be smoother sailing before long. Remain patient. TAURUS – Apr 2...

February 2, 1938 - January 10, 2026 Services are pending with McClendon-Winters Funeral Home for Joyce Ann Quartapella, who passed away January 10, 2026.

June 30, 1942 - January 1, 2026 Casey Joe Elliott, of Boynton, passed away at his son and daughter-in-law’s home in Henryetta on January 1, 2026. Casey was born on June 30, 1942, the son of Joseph M. ...

November 14, 1959 - January 2, 2026 Services for Doris Ann Barnett will be held Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 2 p.m. in the Okmulgee Chapel of Biglow Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Friday from...

October 5, 1945 - January 11, 2026 Graveside services for Dwayne Swayze will be held Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Highland Cemetery in Okemah. Dwayne Swayze was born October 5, 1945, in B...

February 5, 1980 - January 7, 2026 Jamie Lynn Hammon, 45, passed away on January 7, 2026. She was born on February 5, 1980, in Shawnee and was raised in Morris. Morris is where Jamie graduated high sc...

January 26, 1954 - January 9, 2026 Curtis Patrick Sweat, a resident of rural Weleetka, passed away Friday, January 9, 2026, in Weleetka at the age of 71. He was born January 26, 1954, in Henryetta to ...

“A happy marriage is built on love, trust, and the ability to pretend you didn’t hear that last comment.” There’s nothing like a lighthearted quip passing through the pen of an esteemed author from In...

Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. famously stated, “Taxes are what we pay for civilized society.” This quote illustrates that taxation is a necessary component to fund public services, i...

DEAR ABBY: My son married a lovely woman, “Noelle,” two years ago. They live a couple of hours away and have a one-year-old son, my third grandchild. Noelle’s parents live 10 miles from my home. She a...

The Beggs Lady Demons opened the Henryetta Tournament on Thursday against the undefeated McLoud Lady Redskins, falling 63-25 in an opening- round matchup that featured contrasting styles, classificati...

Congratulations to Courtney Coleman of the Okmulgee County Sharks (center) for starting the Winter Games with a bang. Coleman won two gold medals in swimming. Look for more information coming soon abo...