Parks and Rec board talks continue The Henryetta City Council was unable to agree on whether or not to allow public comments during their meetings, following discussion during their monthly session Tu...

MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District  of Oklahoma announced that Zion Alexander Canard, age 24, of Henryetta, Oklahoma, was found  guilty of one count of C...

Tickets now availableThe Henryetta Chamber has not one, but three raffles going on as a fundraiser.One ticket will get you into the drawing for all three prizes, according to Executive Director Genny ...

Okmulgee County Emergency Management (OCEM) is pleased to announce an upcoming Volunteer Meeting on Monday, Aug. 21, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the OCEM Offices located at 110 N. Alabama...

Commissioners discuss potential new CERF fundsA familiar face around the courthouse was recognized on Monday during the meeting of the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners. Milissia Smith was awarde...

Search continues for memberThe Henryetta Economic Development Authority (HEDA) continues its search for a board member after the item was tabled during their session Monday morning.During the meeting ...

HESA, HEA contracts not approved The Henryetta Public Schools Board of Education met in regular session Monday evening. To open the session, a presentation was made by Superintendent Dewayne Noble to ...

The Henryetta Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed two new businesses. 75 Social, located at the Dewar Junction, across from the Midway Convenience Store, is owned by Ben Cordle, who is the owner of ...

Inside today’s issue is the special section for the Okmulgee County Free Fair.The event is Sept. 7-9 at the Okmulgee County Fairgrounds. During the fair, visitors will be able to see many displays, ar...

Downtown parade is 4 p.m. SaturdayOkmulgee will be busy this weekend, with thousands attending and enjoying the 68th Roy LeBlanc Okmulgee Invitational Rodeo.Lots of excitement is in store at the Bob A...

Dewar Public Schools will hold a Back-to-School Open House on Monday, beginning at 6 p.m.The open house will be an opportunity for middle and high school students who have not yet filled out or return...

Mitchell, Branson share concerns, issue with recent decisionsRecent changes in supervision of Okmulgee County 911 Communications, along with media reports and interviews, accusations of alleged ‘unlaw...

Crowds enjoyed the entertainment, fun and cooler weather at the 7 Hills Music Fest this past weekend. The event featured Drew Baldridge, The Brent Giddens Band, Jeremy Studdard, Lance Gouge and One Na...

Nichols Park was alive with the sounds of music and fun this past Saturday, as the 7 Hills Music Fest took off. A cool front brought better weather, and several hundred were in attendance at the event...

Dewar Schools held its Meet the Dragons Night this past Monday at Dr. Ted Lewis Stadium. Athletes participating in fastpitch softball, football, band and cheer were introduced, and coaches gave parent...

EMPG grant approvedJason Davey of the Trane Corporation updated the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners on the latest courthouse renovations during Monday’s meeting.“From our perspective, things ar...

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Bernard Richard Poulin, age 31, of Beggs, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for murder and five years for an u...

The Henryetta Public Schools Board of Education met in a special session last Thursday morning to consider several agenda items.During the meeting, the board approved:• Kasey Williams as the assistant...

Fastpitch softball to kick off action Aug. 7The 2023 fall sports season for Okmulgee Public Schools will get underway this Monday (Aug. 7) with the high school fastpitch softball season opener at home...