Wright family home unlivable after fire

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July 31, 2020

Sirens rang out Friday evening in Henryetta as the family home of Anthony and Courtney Wright became engulfed in flames.

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Oklahoma celebrates CTE Month this February

January 29, 2025

Governor Kevin Stitt has proclaimed February as Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, celebrating the transformative role the CareerTech system plays in preparing students for high-demand career...

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Warming stations discussed

January 29, 2025

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners held its regular meeting on Monday, with Okmulgee Mayor Mickey Baldwin briefly addressing the board about efforts to assist the unhoused population during th...

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Early voting begins Feb. 6

January 29, 2025

Early voting begins Thursday, Feb. 6, for voters in Okmulgee County. The February election is a multi-district election, with five entities. Voters who cannot make it to the polls on Election Day, Feb...

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OPS board holds special meeting

January 29, 2025

The Okmulgee Board of Education held a special meeting Jan. 23 to discuss the employment contract of Superintendent Clay Vineyard. The meeting began at 5:30 p.m. with a quorum established, as all boar...

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Ag Boosters to host pie & silent auction

January 29, 2025

Delicious desserts, shiny wrapped gift baskets, a tasty BBQ meal and supporting a great cause - sounds like it is time for the 7th annual Okmulgee Ag Boosters Pie & Silent Auction on Feb. 20, 2025. Th...

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Senate candidates to speak at forum Saturday

January 29, 2025

The Okmulgee County Republicans are hosting a Candidate Forum this Saturday, Feb. 1, providing voters with a chance to hear directly from the Republican candidates vying for the State Senate District ...

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Okmulgee Elks Lodge to host Sweetheart Masquerade Ball

January 29, 2025

Okmulgee Elks Lodge invites the community to its Sweetheart Masquerade Ball, its annual membership drive open house, set Thursday, Feb. 15, at 7 p.m. The event will be held in the lodge’s Main Hall, l...

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Okmulgee County EM Report

January 29, 2025

This report is a summary of the week’s activities and highlights, events and operations conducted by the Emergency Management Office.- The office was closed in recognition of the holiday.--- Meetings ...

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100 Years Ago (1925)

January 29, 2025

• George L. Knapp was awarded the Dave Franke Loving Cup as the most public-spirited citizen of Okmulgee. The cup was being engraved with Knapp’s name and would be presented the following week. Captai...

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Claim lost assets on National Unclaimed Property Day

January 29, 2025

National Unclaimed Property Day on Feb. 1 is a reminder for Oklahomans to take a minute to check if they have forgotten assets and valuables waiting to be claimed. With more than $1 billion in unclaim...

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Henryettan Honored as Luv Ford Athlete of the Week

January 29, 2025

Honored as the most recent Luv Ford Athlete of the Week was Henryetta High School basketball player Skylar Greenhaw, pictured with Coach Bunyan Johnson (right) Coy Hunnicutt of Luv Ford.