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...

On Monday, Luv Ford thanked area veterans for their service by serving free hamburgers and offering oil changes to those who served. Missy Nash and other Luv Ford representatives manned the grill and ...

In partnership with the American Legion, the Okmulgee County Homeless Shelter (OCHS) is hosting a fundraiser to help prevent the closure of the shelter and continue providing essential services to tho...

• Jason Powders leads the state of Oklahoma (for teams reporting) by 73 rushing yards with a total of 1,634.• Tayler Hamric ranks 4th in tackles (1st in Class 2A-II) with 130.• Brady Norman ranks 4th ...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, put aside any errant musings and give important tasks your utmost attention this week.Energy is better spent on others, so keep this in mind when you get busy.TAURUS – Apr...

Archery, often called the “art of the bow,” has fascinated and challenged humankind for thousands of years. This ancient sport demands precision, concentration, and practice to master the skill of sho...

As Henryetta High School heads into the playoffs, fans are gearing up for a special event to pump up the excitement. On Friday night, Henryetta will host a spirited KnightVision Open Tailgate Night of...

Morris Assembly of God will hold a Thanksgiving Grocery Giveaway this Sunday, Nov. 17, following their service.The church is also holding a Coats for Kids event for children ages 0-11.Winter coats wil...

Almost two dozen wreaths were made by the women of the First Nazarene church of Henryetta to honor the 19 military men of Okmulgee County who lost their lives in the Vietnam War. The wreaths were used...

Most counties in Oklahoma saw a decrease in jobless rates during September, according to the latest statistics from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission.Okmulgee County’s rate decreased slightl...

A tragic vehicle collision on Nov. 8 led to the death of a 37-year-old Edmond woman on Interstate 40, approximately two miles east of Henryetta. The accident occurred around 4:45 p.m. amid rainy weath...

Vince Harjo, 36, of Glenpool, was sentenced last week to 48 months in prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release for possession of child sexual exploitation material. The sentence was handed ...

Members of Prairie Bell Home and Community Education awarded a $200 scholarship to Jackson Siegenthaler, a 2024 Distinguished Graduate of Beggs High School. Jackson is the son of Kristine and Michael ...

Valerie Naumann has been busy sewing for the upcoming Prairie Bell OHCE Morris Christmas Bazaar & Craft Show. She will be selling beautiful baby blankets, cloth baby books, quilts and many other handm...

Oklahoma utility ratepayers could be paying even more money from a huge winter storm almost four years ago after cities questioned if the Oklahoma Corporation Commission could waive franchise fees or ...

Elections are often exciting, inspiring, and even traumatic. For those who win, they begin a new chapter of their lives, working to make a difference for the people they serve. For those on the short ...

1 Peter 4:1-5 - “Since Christ suffered physically, you too must strengthen yourselves with the same way of thinking that he had; because whoever suffers physically is no longer involved with sin. From...

“God made us because he was tired of seeing dinosaurs on the world,” says Austin, age 7. “He didn’t like the dinosaurs,” adds Colton, 6. Are you guys saying we’re God’s Plan B? Think again.“I think Go...

For the Okmulgee Bulldogs and Morris Eagles, the 2024 season came to a close with back-to-back losses on Friday, leaving both teams without a victory this year and signaling the end of challenging sea...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, put aside any errant musings and give important tasks your utmost attention this week.Energy is better spent on others, so keep this in mind when you get busy.TAURUS – Apr...