Henryetta City Council covered a lengthy agenda during their regular monthly meeting, which included several appointments and decisions on property abatements.Agenda items discussed and approved were:...

Candidates interested in filing for municipal office in Okmulgee County municipalities will file Declarations of Candidacy beginning 8 a.m. Monday, Feb. 3.Those who wish to file for a municipal office...

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, January 27. Okmulgee County Election Board Secr...

This report summarizes the week’s activities and highlights key events and operations conducted by the Emergency Management Office. --- Board of County Commissioners Meeting • Attended the meeting to ...

The Eastern Oklahoma Development District (EODD) Area Agency on Aging is now accepting applications for Older Americans Act Title III funding for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. This funding is aimed at en...

Manager Amber Grider and the Okmulgee Senior Nutrition Center welcome seniors ages 60 and over to sign up for meals. Serving up nutritious meals at the Okmulgee CARD Senior Nutrition Center are (from ...

The Okmulgee Bulldogs boys and girls teams are riding high after their win last week at Webster. They are currently in Miami at the NEO Tournament with action continuing through Saturday.

Preston and Beggs squared off in a county battle on Jan. 17. The Pirates walked away with a 54-32 win, while the Lady Demons took home a 67-29 victory. Pictured is some of the action from the matchup.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you feel loved and appreciated this week and you would like to share those feelings with others by being supportive of their needs. Focus your attention on a close friend....

The Henryetta and Morris basketball programs each walked away with a win in a county matchup, with the Knights defeating the Eagles 65-59 and the Lady Eagles defeating the Lady Knights 69-31. Henryett...

Nakia Dionn Brownfield, a resident of Dewar, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025, in Tulsa at the age of 50. He was born November 3, 1974, in Okmulgee to Fred Brownfield and Edna (Daily) Brownfield.D...

February 3, 1936 - January 20, 2025Services are pending for Barbara Ann Painter,88, of Sapulpa, with Integrity Funeral Service. She passed away Monday, January 20, 2025.

November 8, 1961 - January 23, 2025Services are pending for Kenneth Hoover, 63, of Henryetta, with Integrity Funeral Service. He passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025, in Tulsa.

Marie Annette Thompson, known as “Annette,” a cherished member of the Schulter community, peacefully passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025, in Henryetta at the age of 79. Born on January 11, 1946, i...

July 4, 1937 - January 18, 2025Marjorie Louise (Hardesty) Edmonds passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025, in Okmulgee, at 87 years of age. She was born July 4, 1937, in Henryetta to the late Robert He...

April 27, 1939 - January 18, 2025Alfonso Joseph Petrone, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025, in Tulsa at the age of 85. Born on April 27, 1939, in ...

March 30, 1958 - January 19, 2025Services are pending for Mr. Ronald Lee Collett, Jr., 66, former Henryetta resident, with Integrity Funeral Service. Mr. Collett passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025, ...

Okmulgee law enforcement authorities are investigating the discovery of human remains within the city limits.The District 25 Violent Crimes Task Force and the Medical Examiner’s Office were working at...

The Okmulgee County Sheriff ’s Office (OCSO) is warning residents about a recent phone scam involving a caller claiming to be “Deputy Simmons.” Reports indicate that the caller ID shows the Sheriff ’s...

The Henryetta Knight Brigade had the priviledge to showcase their talents this past Sunday at the Tulsa Oilers game. The band is getting ready for more fundraisers as they prepare for their trip to Wa...