November 19, 1945 - August 31, 2025 Services are pending for John Voyles, 79, of Henryetta, with Integrity Funeral Service. He passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025, in Henryetta.

I hope your Labor Day weekend was full of relaxation. I schedule a vacation each year with friends to get away over this holiday which allows me to “charge up the batteries” for upcoming work. I hope ...

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I just found out we are to become grandparents in seven months. We are very excited, and I can’t wait to spend time with my new grandchild. The plan is for me to spend two to...

When God tells us to be content, does that include being content with disgusting things? “Yes, at least when your mom is around. It’s rude to tell your mom you don’t like something she cooked,” says J...

1 Peter 2:21-25 - To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps. “He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth.” Wh...

The Okmulgee Lions Club gathered Tuesday, Aug. 26, for a special meeting that blended fellowship, delicious food, and an uplifting message of perseverance and health. The club welcomed Lion Brenda Tho...

Is Sunday football a casual interest or something more? Does your love for sports go beyond a form of entertainment, recreation or exercise to an obsession? Thousands of years ago the people of Israel...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

The Oklahoma Sooners stormed out of the gate in their 2025 season opener, dominating Illinois State 35-3 Saturday night in front of a packed house at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. In a deb...

It was a weekend full of baseball and softball action for Preston, as the Pirates took home the championship in the Preston Tournament while the Lady Pirates competed in regular-season contests, showi...

A new season of Oklahoma State football opened with new faces, explosive plays, and a promising look at the future - even as adversity struck early. The Cowboys handled UT Martin 27-7 Thursday night a...

The scoreboard didn’t reflect the early grind, but by the time the final whistle sounded at H.A. Chapman Stadium, the Tre Lamb era at Tulsa was off to a winning start. In his debut as head coach, Lamb...

Early voting for the Okmulgee Public Schools District will start Thursday, Sept 4. Voters who are unable to go to the polls on Election Day, Sept. 9, have the option to vote early at their County Elec...

Okmulgee County’s sole emergency medical provider, Emergency Medical Service, A Trust (EMSAT), is taking bold steps to strengthen its lifesaving mission. Established in 1974, EMSAT has delivered dedic...

Congressman Josh Brecheen hosted a town hall meeting in Okmulgee this week, continuing his series of public forums across Oklahoma. Brecheen, who has pledged to limit his service in the U.S. House of ...

In the span of less than 30 hours, two serious collisions on U.S. Highway 75 in Okmulgee County resulted in two individuals being transported to Tulsa hospitals in critical condition, prompting renewe...