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February 11, 2026
District assignments have been released for the 2025-26 Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) basketball championship series, placing several Okmulgee County schools - including Okm...
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February 11, 2026
The path to the State Basketball Tournament is officially underway, as the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association has released the postseason brackets for Classes A and B. District tournamen...
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February 11, 2026
The Henryetta Knights hosted Morris on Feb. 6 at the Knight Center, where the Lady Knights opened the night with a win before the Morris Eagles rallied in the boys game to leave town with a split of t...
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February 6, 2026
The Wilson Tigers delivered a commanding performance Tuesday night, rolling to an 84-30 victory over Mason behind a lights-out offensive effort from Rylan Hicks, who poured in a game-high 30 points. W...
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February 6, 2026
The Dewar Dragons and Lady Dragons turned in a strong week of basketball, finishing as tournament runners-up Monday at the Paden Tournament before both squads rebounded with impressive victories Tuesd...
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February 6, 2026
Editor’s Note: Over the next two editions, we will remember two longtime Okmulgee coaches who helped shape a generation of young people. First up is Coach Carl Scott, and next week, Max Combrink. Both...
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January 28, 2026
The Morris Eagles opened play at the Patrons Bank Basketball Tournament last Wednesday with a tough draw, running into a veteran Hartshorne squad and falling 75-53 in first-round action at the Jim Wal...
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January 28, 2026
The Preston Lady Pirates opened tournament play with a challenging matchup, falling 56-37 to the Silo Lady Rebels in first-round action. Preston stayed competitive early, keeping the game within reach...
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January 28, 2026
Ahead of inclement weather last week, the Preston Pirates hosted the Patrons Bank Invitational Tournament, defeating Earlsboro in the first round before falling to Hartshorne and Wewoka. --- Pirates o...
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January 28, 2026
The Wilson Lady Tigers placed runner-up at the 2026 Patrons Bank Invitational last week in Preston. The team fell to Allen in the first round before defeating the host Lady Pirates 56-35. The Lady Tig...
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January 23, 2026
Due to forecasted inclement weather expected over the weekend, tournament officials moved the Checotah Wildcat Crossroads Classic to a Wednesday- through-Friday format, allowing both the girls and boy...
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January 23, 2026
The Wilson Tigers fell 81-64 to Crossover Prep Academy on Tuesday in a regular-season matchup, despite a solid allaround performance on both ends of the floor. Wilson struggled early to slow Crossover...
B:, Sports
January 23, 2026
The Henryetta Knights powerlifting program continued to turn heads this week, as the HMS/JV and HHS squads traveled to Little Axe, returning home with a strong collection of medals and team finishes. ...
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January 21, 2026
Class 2A-II football closed the year with hardware flying toward Beggs, and the Demons proved they’re not just a team - they’re a force. With eight All-District selections, this roster showcased talen...
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January 21, 2026
The Okmulgee Bulldogs boys and girls basketball teams will be among the field competing in one of northeast Oklahoma’s most storied winter traditions when Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College hosts the 7...
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January 21, 2026
Beggs entered Tuesday night looking to assert control inside the friendly walls of the Demon Dome, and the home crowd delivered the energy. The building carried a pumped-up tone from warmups to the fi...
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January 21, 2026
The Wilson Tigers put together an impressive weekend on the hardwood, earning back-to-back victories over Okmulgee on Friday night and Beggs on Saturday, using balanced scoring, defensive pressure and...
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January 16, 2026
The Wilson Tigers continue to build momentum on the hardwood, coming off a strong showing at the Konawa Tournament and capping the week with a decisive home win Tuesday night. The Wilson Lady Tigers w...
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January 16, 2026
Congratulations to Wilson senior Zechariah Tecumseh for his outstanding performances this weekend at the Hilldale Wrestling Invitational and Will Rogers Morey Villareal Tournament. Tecumseh concluded ...
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January 16, 2026
Area basketball teams will converge on Preston later this month, as the Patrons Bank Invitational Tournament tips off Jan. 22-24, with all games played at Preston. The three-day event will feature bot...
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March 13, 2026
Residents encouraged to clean up properties, apply for free burn permits and take advantage of community cleanup opportunities. The City of Okmulgee is inviting residents and businesses to help spruce...
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March 13, 2026
More than a hundred young people from across Okmulgee gathered recently for a powerful afternoon of faith, fun and encouragement during the Okmulgee Youth Rally hosted by Restore Church at Dunbar Midd...
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March 13, 2026
Part 1 of 2 - In many rural communities across Oklahoma, finding a job is not always about whether work exists. Sometimes the challenge lies in something less visible, the gap between what employers s...
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March 13, 2026
According to Okmulgee County Emergency Management Director Jeffrey Moore, severe weather sirens should be installed in Morris by April 30. Moore updated the Morris City Council on the sirens during th...
Lifestyle, News
March 13, 2026
As The American Legion celebrates its 107th birthday, observed March 15-17, Legionnaires across the nation are reflecting on more than a century of service rooted in a guiding principle that has never...