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B: Sports
Football rankings tighten as end of regular season arrives
By Patrick Ford Editor 
November 5, 2025
As the 2025 Oklahoma high school football regular season heads into its final week, the OSSAA district standings across Classes 3A, 2A and B are coming into sharp focus with playoff races tightening a...
Knights crush Okemah in explosive blowout
B: Sports
Knights crush Okemah in explosive blowout
By Patrick Ford Editor 
September 10, 2025
The Henryetta Knights delivered a dominant 43-8 home victory over the visiting Okemah Panthers. From a thunderous 76-yard opening touchdown run to stifling defense and a balanced offensive assault, He...
Football Recap
B: Sports
Football Recap
By Patrick Ford Editor 
September 10, 2025
As Week 2 of the high school football season wrapped up, Okmulgee County teams took the field with intensity, determination, and a thirst for redemption. From comeback wins to dominant shutouts, here’...
Athletes succeed at Okemah Cross Country Meet
B: Sports
Athletes succeed at Okemah Cross Country Meet
September 5, 2025
Athletes from across Okmulgee County represented Dewar, Henryetta, Wilson and Beggs at the Okemah Cross Country Meet, held Aug. 30. The results are in from the Okemah Cross Country Meet held Aug. 30, ...
Lady Pirates sweep Stroud in two-game series
B: Sports
Lady Pirates sweep Stroud in two-game series
September 5, 2025
The Preston Lady Pirates continued their strong start to the season with a sweep of Stroud, winning 17-1 and 16-5 in a Tuesday doubleheader. In the first game, the Lady Pirates exploded for seven runs...
Pirates dominate Glencoe, 11-0
B: Sports
Pirates dominate Glencoe, 11-0
September 5, 2025
The Preston Pirates showcased a commanding performance on the baseball diamond Tuesday, shutting out Glencoe 11-0 in a home matchup. Preston wasted no time establishing dominance, scoring two runs in ...
Demons show grit on the road
B: Sports, Sports
Demons show grit on the road
By TIFFANY BELL SPECIAL TO THE TIMES 
September 3, 2025
The Beggs Golden Demons kicked off the 2025 football season with heart, hustle, and explosive playmaking, but came up just short in a 42–34 road loss to the Verdigris Cardinals in Friday night’s opene...
B: Sports
Wilson to host fastpitch tourney
By Patrick Ford Editor 
September 3, 2025
The Wilson Lady Tigers Fastpitch Tournament, proudly sponsored by MCN Recreation, is set to bring top-tier softball action to Okmulgee County on Thursday and Saturday. With eight teams ready to battle...
B: Sports
Knights open era with thrilling comeback win
By Patrick Ford Editor 
September 3, 2025
The Kevin Adler era at Henryetta High School kicked off in dramatic fashion Friday night as the Knights stormed back from a 20-point first-quarter deficit to defeat the Kellyville Ponies 54-35 in thei...
Okmulgee Falls in Season Opener
B: Sports
Okmulgee Falls in Season Opener
September 3, 2025
The Okmulgee Bulldogs put up quite the fight, but ultimately fell short against a tough Checotah Wildcats team, losing 28-62 on the road. The team will travel to Mounds this Friday to face the Golden ...
Dragons dazzle in season opener
B: Sports
Dragons dazzle in season opener
By Patrick Ford 
September 3, 2025
The Dewar Dragons left no doubt in their season opener Friday night, steamrolling the No. 4-ranked Yale Bulldogs with a dominant 54-6 road victory. Under the direction of firstyear head coach Matt Ros...
B: Sports
Henryetta runners shine at meet
By Patrick Ford Editor 
August 29, 2025
The Henryetta cross country teams delivered a strong showing across all divisions at the Holdenville Meet held Thursday, Aug. 23. With standout performances from both the high school and middle school...
Preston Pirates claim Oktaha Tournament championship
B: Sports, Sports
Preston Pirates claim Oktaha Tournament championship
By Patrick Ford Editor 
August 29, 2025
The Preston Pirates proved why they are a force to be reckoned with, capturing the Oktaha Tournament championship this past weekend with a series of electrifying performances. From long balls to clutc...
Morris Coach Castlebury Earns 400th Win
B: Sports, Sports
Morris Coach Castlebury Earns 400th Win
August 29, 2025
Congratulations to Morris High School Softball Coach Stephen Castlebury, who reached 400 wins this past week. Morris Public Schools welcomed back Coach Castlebury, who has over 32 years of coaching ex...
Lady Knights split doubleheader series with Kellyville
B: Sports
Lady Knights split doubleheader series with Kellyville
By Patrick Ford Editor 
August 29, 2025
The Henryetta Lady Knights walked away with a hard-earned split in their doubleheader against the Kellyville Ponies on Tuesday - winning a high-octane 13-8 game one before falling 1-0 in a tightly con...
Wilson Tigers open season Thursday
B: Sports
Wilson Tigers open season Thursday
By Patrick Ford Editor 
August 27, 2025
The Wilson Tigers kick off their 2025 football season on Thursday, Aug. 28, at Crossover Prep Academy with a 7 p.m. kickoff. Entering the season under the steady leadership of Coach Matt LeGrand, now ...
B: Sports
Softball teams battle in busy tournament week
August 27, 2025
Okmulgee County softball teams hit the fields last week for a slate of tournament games that brought high drama, big bats and hard-fought contests. From Beggs to Dewar, Preston to Henryetta and Morris...
Morris Faces Eufaula in Scrimmage
B: Sports
Morris Faces Eufaula in Scrimmage
August 27, 2025
The Morris Eagles Hosted the Eufaula Ironheads in their first scrimmage of the season. This Thursday, Coach Jimmy Whitlock’s Eagles will travel to Okemah for a second scrimmage before the season opene...
Demons ready to open season at Verdigris
B: Sports
Demons ready to open season at Verdigris
August 27, 2025
The Beggs Golden Demons were on the road for their one and only scrimmage of the season last Friday at Hilldale. The Demons, under Coach David Shannon, will open their season on the road this Friday a...
Weekend Diamond Action
B: Sports
Weekend Diamond Action
By Patrick Ford Editor 
August 20, 2025
Okmulgee County’s high school baseball and softball programs showed grit, firepower and determination in a full slate of weekend action. From Weston Cope’s slugging display for the Preston Pirates to ...
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A: Main
County approves adjustments
By Patrick Ford Editor 
March 4, 2026
With wildfire season already impacting Okmulgee County and new emergency alert systems on the horizon, the Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners tackled a packed agenda Monday morning that ran...
Local students honored in VFW essay competitions
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Local students honored in VFW essay competitions
By Patrick Ford Editor 
March 4, 2026
Students from Okmulgee and Beggs are being recognized for their thoughtful reflections on patriotism after earning top honors in the 2025-26 Veterans of Foreign Wars essay competitions. Members of Vet...
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Next Okmulgee Trash-Off Day is Saturday
March 4, 2026
Residents of the City of Okmulgee will have several opportunities in 2026 to dispose of unwanted household trash at no cost, thanks to a series of Free Trash-Off Days scheduled at the Okmulgee Municip...
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Legislative Forums set Friday
March 4, 2026
Okmulgee County residents are invited to attend the upcoming Legislative Forums this Friday. Representatives Scott Fetgatter and Chris Banning, along with Senator Bryan Logan, will share with constitu...
Read Across America Week inspires young readers
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Read Across America Week inspires young readers
By Patrick Ford Editor 
March 4, 2026
Classrooms across Okmulgee County are bursting with bright colors, wacky socks, western hats and plenty of books this week as students celebrate Read Across America 2026. Observed nationally on March ...
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