Early voting begins Wednesday, Oct. 30, for voters in Okmulgee County and Statewide. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day have the option of voting early at their County...

Henryetta City Council held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, with the council discussing various financial approvals, property abatements, and community event requests.The meeting opened with r...

Trinity Lutheran Church of Okmulgee will hold its annual Luther’s Neighborhood Oktoberfest Saturday, Oct. 19, from 4-7 p.m. at the church, located at 1314 E. 6th Street. The event will feature kid’s g...

Congratulations to Henryetta High School’s 2024 Homecoming King & Queen, James George and Addy Chavez. Both are members of the Henryetta Knight Brigade and were named Homecoming Royalty Friday evening...

The Henryetta Public Schools Board of Education held its regular meeting on Monday, with a packed agenda addressing important district matters. Among the key topics discussed were staffing adjustments...

ROSIE LYNCHOKMULGEE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY CHAIRPolitical polarization is peaking online and in our communities across the state, with just weeks to go before the 2024 General Election. The division ...

Henryetta Lions Club Youth Chair Lindsey McKinney and Lion Cody McKinney met Henryetta School liaison and Lion Stacy Been to deliver hygiene products to Henryetta Schools last week. This is the third ...

The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail is approaching. Applications must be received by the County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21.Okmulgee County Election Board Secretar...

Okmulgee’s annual Pecan Festival returns with a community focus Saturday, Oct. 12, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Claude Cox Omniplex. This year’s event will feature a talent showcase, baking contest, ...

A perfect weekend of celebration and community spirit awaits as two of Okmulgee’s favorite annual events - the Pecan Festival and Harvest Spoon Chili Festival - take place this Saturday, Oct. 12. With...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, addressing a range of topics concerning county business, including cybersecurity tips from a local specialist in recognition of Cybersecurity...

Henryetta Public School had multiple students with entries in the Tulsa State Fair.Congratulations to the following students:Andrea Smith, 4-H & FFA2nd Place Photoshoot Storyboard1st Place Single Best...

Henryetta FFA and 4-H member Avery Smith was awarded the 2024 Jerry Shoemake All Around Exhibitor Award from the Okmulgee County Free Fair. Avery has been a 4-H member for the last nine years, first s...

American Exchange Bank welcomed the public last Saturday to the Fall Festival and BBQ Competition at Nichols Park. The Kansas City BBQ Society sanctioned Backyard BBQ Competition awarded the best of t...

Congratulations to the Henryetta Knight Brigade, who won first place in their class for Parade March at the Konoway Band Day held last week. The Knight Brigade, under Alan Montgomery, also placed 3rd ...

Henryetta High School is gearing up for an unforgettable Homecoming celebration this year, set to take place on Thursday and Friday. The event promises to unite the community in a display of school sp...

Henryetta VFW Post 539 will hold a Flag Drive to raise money to purchase new flags due to wear and tear of current flags.Service life of each cemetery memorial flag is between three and four years bef...

Friday is the last day to apply for voter registration to be eligible to vote in the November 5 Presidential General Election, according to Okmulgee County Election Board Secretary Ashley Carnes.Carne...

Henryetta High School’s Homecoming celebration promises to bring the community together like never before this year. Scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 10, the festivities will transform Main Street into a ...

This Saturday, the Henryetta Lions will be kicking off their holiday fundraising season at Nichols Park. From 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Lions will be selling raffle tickets for a chance to win a Ruger .243 (v...