The filing period for school, city, and county posts concluded Wednesday, with multiple candidates stepping forward to serve their communities.The District 1 County Commissioner post drew four candida...

A Henryetta man pleaded guilty this week to possessing dynamite despite a prior felony conviction.Steven William Burden, 46, admitted Tuesday to being a felon in possession of an explosive. Federal pr...

A local man is facing drug charges after being arrested at a local casino in late November.According to the court document obtained, Terry Nuckolls was detained on Nov. 28 at the One Fire Casino after...

The state’s new behavioral health center for central Oklahoma faces a massive cost overrun because the project’s initial estimate didn’t include furniture and equipment and bathrooms must be redesigne...

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) will host an open house on Thursday, Dec. 19, to discuss proposed improvements to the US-75A and BNSF railroad underpass in Beggs. The meeting will tak...

High school actors, photographers, dancers, singers, writers, visual artists, filmmakers, and musicians are invited to apply for the Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute at Quartz Mountain (OSAI), Oklahoma’...

Missy Nash of Luv Ford recently visited Henryetta High School to recognize HHS junior William Perez, a member of the football team. Pictured with Nash and Perez is Coach Weston McGill.

Lions Bob and Colleen Fowler kicked off the Henryetta Lions Club bell-ringing season on a chilly Friday morning last week. The couple were joined by other Lions as they raised money to help families d...

This Thanksgiving, the Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority (OCCJA) made the holiday season a little brighter for those within the justice system by hosting a heartfelt Thanksgiving meal. Throug...

The 9th annual Harlan Ford Toy Drive is currently underway, as the community has stepped up once again to donate new, unwrapped toys and bicycles for local foster children. Pictured making donations r...

The Okmulgee County Republican Party invites all county Republicans to a Christmas party meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at the American Legion, 730 W. 6th Street in Okmulgee.Special guests include: • Br...

The Preston Pirates were on the road earlier this week, with the boys and girls team facing Quinton. The Pirates won by a wide margin, 66-27. The Pirates are now 2-2 on the season as they welcome the ...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Your pioneering spirit is in full swing this week, Aries. Embrace new challenges and don’t hesitate to get out front and take the lead. You just might inspire others with your co...

High school basketball action kicked off for area teams this week including the home opener for the Okmulgee Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs at Brock Gymnasium. Facing a stout Glenpool team, Okmulgee fell ...

December 11, 1963 - December 2, 2024Steven Wayne Kelley, 60, Okmulgee resident, died Monday, December 2, 2024. Honoring his wishes, a memorial ceremony will be at a later date. Cremation was cared for...

Goldie P. Hudson, 88, of Okmulgee, went to be with the Lord on December 2, 2024. Goldie was born September 21, 1936, to Opal Woodring-Cole in Hoxie, Kansas.September 21, 1936 - December 2, 2024Gravesi...

October 6, 1963 - December 3, 2024Timothy Reddick passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024, in Tulsa at the age of 61. Services are pending with Integrity Funeral Service.

April 14, 1974 - December 2, 2024Services are pending for Mose Ray Lewis, 50, of Eufaula, with Integrity Funeral Service. He passed away Monday, December 2, 2024, in Dustin.

March 11, 1940 - November 25, 2024Ruth Ellen Garrison passed away on November 25, 2024, in Claremore at the age of 84. She was born March 11, 1940, in Claremore to Grover and Beulah Chafin. A celebrat...

December 13, 1958 - November 28, 2024Stephen Lynn Ennis was born in Tulsa on December 13, 1958, to Jimmy Dean and Loveta (Judkins) Ennis. He passed away November 28, 2024. Stephen married the love of ...