After 47 dedicated years serving Okmulgee County, Emma Jean Gouthier is retiring. We want to wish her all the best in her well deserved retirement. Join in celebrating her legacy on Feb. 28 at 12 noon...

The new Republican Administration began by signing dozens of executive orders (EOs), with more signed every week. But what is an EO and how does it impact governance? And what is the potential impact ...

I was still a very young pastor. I realized I needed more training. My fellow pastors in the district had discovered a graduate school geared to people who were already active in the ministry as pasto...

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been married to my husband for 30 years. For the past five years, I’ve noticed that he is acting a little different. He’s lost a lot of weight. I found out he’s been smoking drugs. He ...

“It’s Friday, so tonight I’m off to the Fun Mosque!” “Fun Mosque?” Throughout my years I had never associated those words together, much less heard them linked in this way. Now, here was my friend and...

The number three is said to be the number of God - God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit (or Holy Ghost) - the Holy Trinity. Scripture, of course, bears this out. Just open the Bible to ...

1:50 a.m. - Abandoned Vehicle - RP advised of a small silver car found in a ditch near Bristlecone & Prairie Bell Rd. 1:54 a.m. - Stolen Vehicle - RP reported a 2015 Toyota Sienna stolen. 1:59 a.m. - ...

Monday: Breakfast: Cereal, Toast, Orange Slices Lunch: PS: Chili, Corn Chips, Tomatoes, Pears; Dunbar/HS: Nachos, Refried Beans Tuesday: Breakfast: PS: Scrambled Eggs, Toast, Peaches; Dunbar/HS: Biscu...

The Dewar Lady Dragons made a strong statement in district play, securing a 69-39 victory over the Drumright Lady Tornadoes last Thursday night. Dewar’s offense was relentless, while their defense kep...

The Henryetta Knights fended off a fierce comeback attempt by the Okmulgee Bulldogs to secure a 54-50 victory on Thursday night at Henryetta High School. The Knights came out strong, taking a commandi...

Due to the inclement weather, the OSSAA Regional Basketball Tournament has been pushed back to Friday, Saturday and Monday. Host sites and game times will remain the same. The Wilson Lady Tigers will ...

Excitement and lots of laughs filled the Jim Waller Event Center Monday as the Preston-Twin Hills Pre-K through 2nd grade basketball teams hit the court for a night of fast-paced action and budding ta...

The Dewar Dragons delivered a commanding performance in district play on Feb. 15, securing a 60-28 victory over the Depew Hornets at Drumright on Thursday night. With a strong offensive push and disci...

The Twin Hills 8th grade basketball teams competed in the Oklahoma Rural Elementary School (ORES) playoffs. The girls team, coached by Darbi Benavidez and Casey Miller, were named Division II North Ar...

Knights lose to Wolverines in back-and-forth contest The Henryetta Knights battled the Holdenville Wolverines in a tightly contested game Monday night in Holdenville, but ultimately fell 66-51 after a...

Young softball enthusiasts will have the opportunity to develop their skills and train alongside the Henryetta Lady Knights during the upcoming Henryetta Softball “Littles” Camp, set for Saturday, Mar...

The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce hosted its second Legislative Forum on Feb. 7, bringing together Senators David Bullard, Representative Scott Fetgatter, along with Representative Chris Banning to dis...

As we approach a significant weather event, Okmulgee County residents need to prepare for a challenging few days ahead. The National Weather Service has upgraded the Winter Storm Watch to a Winter Sto...

If you’re looking for a night of unscripted comedy, quick-thinking actors and plenty of laughs, then mark your calendar for “Which Line Is Which?” - an improv comedy show guaranteed to entertain. Host...

Last Friday, Okmulgee High School hosted a poignant and necessary presentation by “Journey of Hope,” part of The Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum’s outreach efforts to commemorate the 30th ann...