December 21, 1968 - November 23, 2025 Robert Nathaniel Tamplen, 56, of Henryetta, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025, in Tulsa. He was born on December 21, 1968, in Okmulgee to Robert Eugene Tample...

February 28, 1940 - November 24, 2025 A graveside service for Emma Jean Walker will be held Friday, November 28, 2025, at 1 p.m. at Salt Creek Cemetery in Wilson, officiated by Rev. Johnny Wagner. Arr...

May 30, 1935 - November 20, 2025 Eugene “Bob” Robert Collins, Jr., a resident of Henryetta, died November 20, 2025, at the age of 90. He was born on May 30, 1935, in Warsaw, Mo. to Eugene Robert and D...

Johnnie Arthur Vierling, 83, retired machinist of Checotah, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2025, in Tulsa. Johnnie was born to Johnnie Addison Vierling July 8, 1942 - November 19, 2025 and Maudie...

Oklahoma has consistently lingered toward the bottom of state rankings when it comes to reading comprehension with elementary-aged students. Some leaders have offered solutions, and we at the Oklahoma...

DEAR ABBY: I had a child with “Richard,” whom I met 10 years ago. I was married at the time but had been separated from my husband, “Eddy,” for nine months. Richard and I hit it off well; I was very a...

• Okmulgee Rotary Club Secretary Darryl Raley was honored with a five‑year Paul Harris Fellow pin, recognizing his ongoing contributions to Rotary International. The club also held a raffle, awarding ...

Ott and Jill Holleman, pictured on their wedding day in El Paso, Texas 56 years ago, are celebrating their 56th anniversary. Randy Holleman, Ott’s brother, served as best man, and Carrie Anna Holleman...

“I’m cleaning up my room,” says Joseph, 5. “People need room to walk so they don’t trip. I’m not hurting anyone and that makes God happy!” Whether you’re 5 years old or 50, cleaning your room is alway...

Ezekiel 3:18-21, 27 - “When I say to a wicked person, ‘You will surely die,’ and you do not warn them or speak out to dissuade them from their evil ways in order to save their life, that wicked person...

Henryetta Church of God, located at 202 W. Gentry, will host special guests Jim and Carol Miller on Sunday, Nov. 30, from 10-11:30 a.m. For more information, contact Pastor Daron Lee at 918-951-3862.

Often, an animal comes through the Okmulgee County (OKCO) Humane Society whose personality is so bright, so endearing and so completely charming that we find ourselves wondering why on earth they’re s...

A schedule change has turned into an even bigger opportunity for goodwill as Henryetta Public Schools announced that the Dec. 5 boys basketball game against Preston will now be played at home setting ...

The road to December glory is narrowing, and the Dewar Dragons are still charging full speed ahead. With the season on the line Friday night, Dewar delivered its most complete performance yet - domina...

The Wilson Tigers saw their postseason run come to an end Friday, after falling 60-0 to the Okeene Whippets. After six straight games scoring 31 points or more, the Tigers ran into a dominant Okeene d...

Pro riders and past Olympians gear up for Thanksgiving week events leading to the 2025 USA BMX National Series season finale For many in the BMX community, Thanksgiving isn’t defined by the dinner tab...

The Wilson Tigers saw their postseason run come to an end Friday, after falling 60-0 to the Okeene Whippets. After six straight games scoring 31 points or more, the Tigers ran into a dominant Okeene d...

The Okmulgee City Council moved through a full slate of infrastructure, policy and public-service items Tuesday evening, advancing several longterm projects and approving financial adjustments aimed a...

Get ready, Okmulgee … because Christmas is about to get big, bright and absolutely unforgettable downtown this December. For the first time ever, the Okmulgee Area Chamber of Commerce and Okmulgee Mai...

City of Okmulgee water customers will soon notice an important insert arriving with their monthly utility bills. The insert is an annual notice required under new federal regulations aimed at improvin...