The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners approved several items Monday to advance courthouse improvements. This included two payments to Mastercraft Marble and Granite for the courtroom project bala...

Henryetta Rotary Club invites community to its next Rotary Movie Night this Thursday at The Briefcase, 313 W. Main Street. The evening kicks off at 6 p.m. with a screening of the family-favorite film,...

The Okmulgee County Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee was honored with the 2024 Oklahoma Farm Bureau YF&R Charles L. Roff Award on Saturday, Nov. 9, during the organization’s 83rd annual meeting in...

The 5th annual Small Business Saturday event was held, celebrating small businesses. Over $5.7 billion in sales were generated nationally the previous year.---The Wilson High School Academic Team trav...

Schulter Public Schools announced a temporary transition to virtual learning from Tuesday through Friday, Nov. 22, citing an unusually high number of absences among students and staff.During this peri...

The Oklahoma Psychological Association (OPA) is proud to announce the inaugural Friend of Psychology Awards, a new initiative to honor state legislators who demonstrate exceptional dedication to promo...

Last Thursday, Nov. 7, Okmulgee County 4-H held its annual banquet at the Okmulgee County Fairgrounds, bringing together members, leaders and supporters to celebrate the year’s accomplishments and rec...

On Wednesday, Nov. 20, the new class of Oklahoma lawmakers will take office In total, 31 new Oklahoma lawmakers - 17 in the House and 14 in the Senate - will join 117 veteran lawmakers for the first s...

“The Lord has protected me by using my dog,” says Alan, age 10. “Once a dog almost bit me, but my boxer chased him away. God helps me hide from things, and he helps me by letting my dad be a cop.”You’...

Revelation 22:21: “May the grace of the Lord Jesus be with everyone.”These are the final words of the Bible, and with them goes infinite peace. So if we give everyone we ever see or speak to this bles...

John and Virginia Tedlock of Weleetka celebrated their 50th anniversary on Oct. 26. The couple met as teenagers working at the same fast food restaurant, where John anonymously sent Virginia roses. Th...

Congratulations to the Wilson Junior Tigers, who finished as runners-up in the Wilson Junior Tiger Classic 5th/6th Boys Division.

Morris Archery students Jasper Trickett and Katelyn Sparkman had a successful showing at a 4-H competition last Sunday. Tricket won the Senior Individual/Bronze Overall, while Sparkman was the first t...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, be careful what you ask for, as things have a funny way of coming true for you this week.Censor your thoughts for now, and perhaps hold your cards closer to the vest.TAURU...

If you’re looking to step into the heart of a Hallmark Christmas movie, you don’t need a television screen - just head to Henryetta, this December! Each year, Henryetta transforms into a cozy holiday ...

Dewar High School football players Keelan Berry (left) and Peyton Kilhoffer (right) were recently honored as Luv Ford’s Athletes of the Week. Making the presentation were Brad Nash with Peyton and Bry...

The Emergency Drought Committee met Monday and voted to approve a new program aimed to provide emergency drought assistance to Oklahoma producers. The application period opens Nov. 12 and runs through...

The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from September business. The monies they reported this period represent sal...

This beautiful quilt could be yours! Prairie Bell OHCE will be raffling off this special quilt at the end of their annual Christmas Craft Show. This year, the event will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ...

This report is a summary of the week’s activities and highlights key events and operations conducted by the Emergency Management Office.- This week involved essential planning and collaboration to add...