With the end of summer, we are getting close to the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy’s Fall Forum. This conference, to be October 11-13 at MetroTech in Oklahoma City, will assemble experts from v...

Through the Student Success and Increasing Minority Workforce Participation Program, Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology (OSUIT) aims to be a proactive participant within its community t...

08/23/2022 7:37 a.m. Hwy. 16/220 Rd. Accident with injury. Subject hit tree, car on side. Subject out of vehicle on ground. Advised County, OHP, EMS, Twin Hills FD. 7:50 a.m. East of 10000 block Hasti...

CF-2022-00110 08/25/2022 State of Oklahoma vs. Devore, Kailey Injuring or Burning Public Building CF-2022-00111A 08/25/2022 State of Oklahoma vs. Shutler, Steven Wayne Burglary, 1st Degree CF-2022-001...

Basketball Victoria James is the daughter of Renee Jones and Randy James Jr. She plays basketball and softball. She plans to go to the Navy after graduation. Victoria is being escorted by Darius Reaso...

The Okmulgee Lions Club was at it again Sunday, Aug.28, from 4-6 p.m. providing free eye screening for over 40 youth. This event was held downtown at Tavern 56 as part of the Back to School Bash. A bi...

Okmulgee area residents affected by the tornadoes, severe storms and flooding May 2-8 have one month remaining to apply for federal assistance. The deadline to apply is Sept. 28. There may be several ...

Julie’s School of Dance has new dance classes starting Sept. 6 at the Okmulgee Fairgrounds. Classes are held on Tuesdays and are for students 3-10 years old. All classes are a combo class of tap and b...

Small nonfarm businesses in seven Oklahoma counties are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Director Tanya N. Garfield ...

Youthful robber received a six year sentence for hijacking - He’s not sorry for anything except that he got a friend in trouble. County teachers were threatened with a pay cut after gross production t...

Observed the first Monday in September, Labor Day is an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers. The holiday is rooted in the late nineteenth century, when labor...

10 a.m. – Parade on Main Street 11 a.m. (or immediately following the parade) – Time Capsule Opening at Henryetta Public Library 11:30 a.m. – BBQ Lunch at Henryetta Civic Center for $5 per plate 11 a....

PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR The Okmulgee County board of commissioners held another meeting Wednesday to conclude monthly business. During the session, the board approved an agreement with DataScout, LLC...

The Okmulgee High School Homecoming parade through downtown Okmulgee begins this afternoon at 4 p.m. Coronation of the Homecoming royalty will be at halftime during the Okmulgee vs. Antlers football g...

The 2022 Okmulgee County Fair returns to the fairgrounds Sept. 8-10. Competitors of all ages have been preparing their entries for many months and are eager to show off their work. County 4-H and FFA ...

PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR American Legion Post 10 Auxiliary President Jenniffer Stacy is putting out a call for new members as the organization is reactivated. The new president is excited about the op...

LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR The Dewar Lady Dragon varsity fastpitch softball team endured a 2-1 record in earlier action this week to improve to 8-5 on the season. The two wins earlier this week came Tue...

LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR The Henryetta Lady Knight varsity fastpitch softball team improved to 5-2 in district play with a pair of wins earlier this week against the Holdenville Lady Wolverines. The s...

LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR The Morris Lady Eagle varsity fastpitch softball team fell to 2-4 in district play following a 2-game losing skid to the Eufaula Lady Ironheads. The Lady Eagles dropped the fi...

LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR The Preston Lady Pirate varsity fastpitch softball team suffered their first district losses of the 2022 campaign Tuesday evening at Dale High School. The Lady Pirates had won...