Local/Area News
Residents can go to Cricket Wireless at 708 E Main Street in Henryetta, beginning at 10 a.m., to pick up a unique discount code. The code will be valid for up to four general admission tickets. Coupon codes will be available at Cricket while supplies last; quantities are limited.
Regular on-sale for the general public begins on Friday, Feb. 11 at 9 a.m. CT through HighwaytoHenryetta.com.
The music line-up for the festival includes Blake Shelton, Josh Abbott Band, Wade Bowen, Stoney LaRue, Mikalya Lane, George Dunham and the Bird Dogs, and more to be announced.
Sponsors include: Kendra Scott, Hillcrest HealthCare System, Eight Beer, Coors Light, Jim Beam®, Hornitos® Tequila, and Cricket Wireless.
Okmulgee County Election Board Secretary, Ashley Carnes, said early voting is open to all voters. The polls will be open, rain sleet or snow.
“You do not need to provide an excuse to vote early. Early voting is a great option for those who will be out of town on Election Day or who want to avoid long lines,” Carnes said. Oklahoma allows early voting for all elections conducted through the State Election Board—from school board and municipal elections to state and federal elections.
Early voting is available Thursday, February 3, and Friday, February 4, 2022, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the County Election Board located at 314 W. 7th Street, Room 102, Okmulgee. Carnes reminds voters that early voting is not available at polling locations.
Carnes reminds voter Polling Place Change from East Central to Town & Country Christian Church on 36th Street in Okmulgee. The Okmulgee County Election Board moved the polling location due to the renovation of the East Central Electric building.
The Okmulgee County Election Board is located at 314 W. 7th Street, Room 102, Okmulgee, and is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. For questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with the Election Board at 918-756-2365 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The Okmulgee County Election Board is on Facebook at Okmulgee County Election Board.
Henryetta street workers are getting ready for the ice and snow that is projected later this week The crews will be out once the bad weather hits spreading the salt and sand mixture on city streets. Public Works director Ron Casey said the busiest streets will be treated first and attention given to routes on the hill.
Henryetta veterinarian Dr. Stan Jenkins was recognized for his work with Okmulgee County cattlemen over the year. Dr. Jenkins received a plaque citing his support of the 4-H and FFA programs during the Okmulgee County Cattlemen’s annual banquet in Okmulgee Monday night, Presenting him the award was association member Andy Bealko.
Bud's Crafts is the newest member for the Henryetta Chamber of Commerce. Employees Renee Malcom, Ashley Parton and Justin Farris joined with chamber members to officially cut the ribbon at their facility at 708 East Main Friday morning.