Henryetta First Family Federal Credit Union and AARP teamed up again for the fifth year, providing free tax prep for the citizens of Henryetta and surrounding areas. It’s not just for the members, any...

County numbers see slight drop in NovemberThe employment rate around the state rose slightly during November, according to the latest statistics from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission.Okmulg...

City of Henryetta crews were busy the last few days sanding streets in the area after snow on Sunday left many of them dangerously slick. A resident shared this photo of one road going uphill being cl...

Warming station efforts discussedAfter a cold holiday weekend, the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners convened to conduct county business Tuesday morning. They began by approving a drug enforcemen...

Warming shelter aids county residentsAn Arctic front that blasted the area over the last few days is slowly exiting the region as county residents look forward to warmer temperatures in the upcoming d...

Fire departments from Okmulgee County assisted in a downtown fire in Weleetka early Monday.According to Okmulgee County Emergency Management Director Jeff Moore, firefighters from Henryetta, Plainview...

Okmulgee Dunbar School 8th Grader Brennan Hodge was recently honored by VFW Post 539 in Henryetta. In November, Brennan, son of Josh and Joey Hodge, won the VFW Patriot Pen essay competition for VFW P...

Deadline is Feb. 1The community is invited to submit recommendations to name the new high school gym and the wrestling facility.Submissions will be taken Jan. 11 - Feb. 1. Please turn in all submissio...

Some exciting things are coming soon from the H-Town Theatre.On Feb. 8 and 10, H-Town Theatre will present “A Night at the Movies” Showcase, with students performing popular songs from great movie sou...

Community support, donations soughtIn response to the impending cold weather, the City of Okmulgee, in collaboration with First United Methodist Church and Okmulgee County Emergency Management, is pro...

Henryetta Public Schools announced the hiring of Jason Price as the new superintendent in the 2024-25 school year. Pictured from left are Jason Price with board members Misty Morris, David Molet, Pam ...

‘An Evening Among the Stars’ to celebrate HenryettansHenryetta Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Genny Mooney and new Chamber President Ashley Morris are excited about this year’s annual banquet,...

Friday, Jan. 19, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the Feb. 13 election, Okmulgee County Election Board Secretary Ashley Carnes said this week.Eligible...

Board treated to musical number by studentsHenryetta Public Schools board hired and congratulated their new head softball coach during Monday’s session. The action came following a short executive ses...

Frigid temps return to area - prepare for icy conditionsAs the Okmulgee area anticipates subfreezing and lows near 0 this weekend into next week, now is the time to prepare. Here are a few tips for pr...

The Henryetta Economic Development Authority met Monday morning in a short session.Agenda items approved were:• Minutes of the last regular meeting• Financial Report for the month of December• Project...

The Muscogee Nation held the Inauguration and Swearing-In Ceremony of Principal Chief David Hill and Second Chief Del Beaver last Saturday at The Cove at River Spirit Casino in Tulsa. Joining the lead...

Muscogee, Cherokee Nation leaders disappointed with decisionChiefs of the Muscogee and Cherokee Nation voiced their displeasure with a decision to suspend a cross-deputization agreement with a state a...

Landmark to hold fundraiser for restoration projectEditor’s Note: The Okmulgee Colored Hospital opened Feb. 22, 1924, to serve portions of the Okmulgee black community.- The owner and board of the Lan...

The Oklahoma Conservation Commission is now offering its Soil Health Implementation Program (SHIP), which will help farmers and ranchers.SHIP is open to Oklahoma agricultural producers who are interes...