Okmulgee County’s high school softball teams opened their seasons this week with a slate of games that delivered everything from high-scoring comebacks to nail-biting pitching duels. The Beggs Lady De...

The Beggs Golden Demon and Morris Eagle football teams are working hard to prepare for the upcoming season. Pictured is some of the action from this week’s preseason practices.

Supporters of Dewar Public Schools’ athletic programs will soon have a chance to tee off for a good cause. The Dewar Athletics Golf Scramble is set to take place on Friday, Aug. 23, at the Jimmie Aust...

The sound of hooves pounding, bulls bucking and crowds cheering is set to return to the McIntosh County Fairgrounds as the Eufaula Chamber of Commerce prepares to launch the first official Chamber-hos...

Can you guess it? Or, has your job, your schedule, your finances, your family or your health made you forget? This is an important time of year for you and your family. Sometimes, we get in so deep wi...

Like any sport, the PBR (Professional Bull Riders) annually inducts a class of deserving individuals into its version of a Hall of Fame, and for the world’s premier bull riding organization that is th...

Age is only a number to these two players captured at last week’s Muscogee Nation Tournament at the Okmulgee Tennis Courts at Hawthorn Park. Jerry Bales and Carlen Bales Barrett are involved in the No...

History was made Sunday night under the electric lights of Paycom Center as a wave of emotion, grit and redemption lifted the Oklahoma City Thunder to their first NBA Championship in franchise history...

Oklahoma public schools have weathered significant challenges to keeping student numbers up. The coronavirus pandemic. Private school vouchers. Shifting demographics. Districts such as Tuskahoma are w...

It’s been a busy month for many county athletes with several seniors participating in the recent Native Games and summer baseball games, along with camps and getting ready for the upcoming school athl...

I recently had the privilege of attending the Oklahoma Boxing Reunion Hall of Fame Event, a powerful evening that brought together legends of the sport, longtime fans and proud families to celebrate t...

The Henryetta Knights Wrestling Club is set to host a high-impact “Skills and Drills Camp” June 23-24 at the Henryetta High School Basketball Gym, promising local wrestlers of all experience levels an...

The Okmulgee Lions Club hosted their annual youth fishing tournament last Saturday. Pictured from left are winners Ember Floyd, Max Brown, Silas Goebel and Brenlee Walker.

The 2024-25 State Champion Dewar Dragon Football Team received their long-awaited rings at the All-Sports Banquet on May 27, hosted by the Dragon Pride Booster Club. The Dragons solidified their place...

Summer is not yet year, and it’s been a busy time for students around the county who are participating or have been involved in several camps. Pictured above are participants in the Henryetta Golf Cam...

For generations, the Muscogee Nation Festival has stood as a proud celebration of culture, community and connection. In 2025, the beloved event returns with an even more exciting twist - an all-star l...

Summer baseball games are currently underway. Pictured are members of the Dewar Dragons baseball team in a recent ballgame, who have a full slate of matchups lined up for the summer.

As the final innings of the school year came to a close, Beggs High School wrapped up the 2024-25 athletic season with pride, achievement and a deep sense of community. From the baseball diamond to th...

The Morris Eagles athletic program is gaining strength for the upcoming school year with the return of a seasoned coaching veteran and the addition of a promising young coach. Morris Public Schools re...

Henryetta senior Talon Weaver recently signed to run track with Northwestern Oklahoma State University, surrounded by proud family members. He is the son of Tye Weaver, Jenny Weaver and Mo Weaver. Tal...