In a thrilling game marked by 11 lead changes, the Henryetta Knights emerged victorious over the Morris Eagles, 65-59, on Friday at Henryetta High School. Talon Weaver led the Knights with 18 points, ...

The Muscogee Nation Basketball Invitational kicks off tomorrow at the Muscogee Dome, which has already been busy this week with the Preston- Muscogee Nation Junior High Tournament. The high school gir...

Okmulgee County wrestlers made their mark in multiple tournaments last week, showcasing incredible talent, perseverance, and skill. From dominating championship runs to standout performances in junior...

The Wilson Tigers showcased their determination and skill with back-to-back wins over Braggs and McLain this past weekend. The Tigers pulled out a thrilling 62-60 victory over Braggs on Friday before ...

The Preston Pirates displayed dominance on the court with a decisive 54-32 victory over the Beggs Golden Demons in a basketball game held Jan. 17. The Pirates showcased a strong second-half performanc...

The Mojo Grappling Academy made waves this past weekend at the Bristow Beatdown, with several wrestlers delivering standout performances in Bristow, Oklahoma. Representing the Academy, the athletes sh...

The Okmulgee Fire Department is more than a workplace for Driver Tanner McElhaney - it’s a second family. As the next installment in our Meet the Officers series, Tanner’s story highlights not just hi...

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a champion of civil rights and justice, is celebrated each year on the third Monday of January to honor his tireless work toward racial equality and his commitment to nonvi...

Temperatures are forecast to be around 10 degrees above normal today and again on Friday in advance of an arctic cold front that will move through the area as we move into the weekend. Very cold tempe...

The City of Okmulgee announced all City Hall offices and Public Works operations will be closed Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of MLK Day. Emergency service operations, police and fire departments wil...

The Morris City Council and Public Works Authority met on Monday for the first meeting of 2025. The council approved the minutes from the Dec. 11 meeting and payment of claims before moving on to depa...

Paige McElhaney, Youth and Family Director at the Okmulgee Family YMCA, was recognized this week as the 2024 National Education Director of the Year by Arly BellXcel, one of their valued curriculum pa...

Superintendent Becky Alexander issued the following statement this week: “Morris Public Schools is saddened to learn of the passing of Morris High School junior McKinley McGirt on Jan. 14 following an...

The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education has requested a $19.3 million increase in state funding to enhance career training programs and meet the growing workforce demands of Oklahom...

First Family Federal Credit Union (FFFCU) and AARP team up again for the sixth year, providing free tax preparation for the citizens of Henryetta and the surrounding areas. This service is not just fo...

With another round of below-freezing temperatures arriving in Oklahoma this weekend, the American Red Cross is urging people to heat their homes safely and prepare their families in case they experien...

The Okmulgee Public School board met in regular session on Tuesday, which included an update from students in the TSA program. Following the approval of the Consent Agenda items, Superintendent Clay V...

The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from November business. The monies they reported this period represent sale...

Second Baptist Church will hold a free clothing closet Saturday, Jan. 18, from 9-11 a.m. at 1003 N. Alabama Ave. in Okmulgee.

It was a great day for the Eagles as the first inductees into the Morris Eagles Hall of Fame were announced. Pictured are Becky Haworth, accepting the award in honor of her husband, the late Wade Hawo...