Ken Anderson - On a Life-Saving MissionOkmulgee Emergency Management seeks to protect its citizens, reduce the loss of life and property, and promote a comprehensive plan of emergency that focuses on ...

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) took control of a crime scene near Henryetta where seven people were found shot dead last week at a property in Okmulgee County.“The OSBI is now the l...

Citizens and representatives of Okmulgee County and the Muscogee Nation were in attendance as the bridge along the Old Morris Highway was reopened during a special event last week. MN Principal Chief ...

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation has been called into investigate a deputy involved shooting.According to Sheriff Eddy Rice, around 3:30 p.m. Monday, deputies responded to a domestic-type in...

Okmulgee’s Merc on Morton Loft wins in Design categoryThe Oklahoma Main Street Center has announced the winners of the program’s annual statewide awards competition. Finalists were recognized and the ...

Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, in 2019 secured passage of a law to protect sexual assault victims from their predators. He’s now pursuing legislation to better protect potential victims.House Bill ...

Fundraisers underway to aid familiesMembers of the Henryetta community have joined together this week in prayer vigils and other gatherings as they draw strength to deal with this week’s tragic events...

Victims identified; motive unknownOkmulgee Police Chief and District 25 Violent Task Force Commander Joe Prentice shared details related to the deaths of seven people near Henryetta during a press con...

7 victims found following search for missing teensThe search for two missing teenagers in Henryetta ended with a tragic discovery by investigators.Seven bodies, including the bodies of the two missing...

Several organizations, including the Okmulgee Elks Lodge and American Legion Post 10, assisted in raising of several veteran’s headstones at Okmulgee Cemetery Saturday. Larry Biddle, left, is assisted...

Commissioners meet in regular sessionThe Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a proclamation for a countywide Day of Prayer this Thursday.The meeting began with an appro...

OYP to hold Cinco de Mayo Block Party FridayLet the festivities begin! This Friday, from 6-9 p.m., Okmulgee Young Professionals is bringing once again to downtown an event promising family fun - salsa...

Volunteers to repair military markersSeveral organizations, including the Okmulgee Elks Lodge and American Legion Post 10, are scheduled to continue repairs at the Okmulgee Cemetery this weekend.Accor...

Freddie Flint: ‘A Life Sown Is Life Reaped’When describing Freddie Flint, many would agree that he is the epitome of stability within the Okmulgee community.He has served in so many ways, be it throug...

Special meeting is May 5A nonpartisan Town of Grayson general election will be held at a Special Town Meeting Wednesday, May 5.Meeting/registration will begin at 6 p.m. Those wishing to be a candidate...

County groups to hold celebration, lunch May 8Oklahoma Home and Community Education Week is observed during the first week of May.Founded in 1935, when the groups were called Home Demonstration clubs,...

‘Clue’ opens tonight at OrpheumWho is the killer?Find out this weekend as the Okmulgee Community Theatre shares its presentation of “Clue” with the public.“Clue” opens tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Orph...

Wilbert Gresham was killed March 8, 1967A county serviceman who was killed in action will be honored this week.Wilbert James Gresham was killed in action in Vietnam, while serving in the U.S. Army on ...

The public is invited to attend the upcoming show, “Clue,” which opens Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Okmulgee.The show, based on the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn, is being brou...

The Beggs Area Chamber of Commerce is planning a day full of arts and crafts vendors, live musicians, food, and a quilt show at Saturday’s Frontier Day Art Festival.The festival is from 10 a.m. to 3 p...