Honored as the most recent Luv Ford Athlete of the Week was Henryetta High School basketball player Skylar Greenhaw, pictured with Coach Bunyan Johnson (right) Coy Hunnicutt of Luv Ford.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Express yourself with great confidence this week, Aries. You feel like you are in control and well organized. This is a recipe for success regarding the things you need to accomp...

November 8, 1961 - January 22, 2025 Kenneth “Kenny” Wayne Hoover, 63, of Henryetta, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025, in Tulsa. Kenny was born on November 11, 1961, in Indianapolis to Irvin L. ...

March 17, 1941 - January 23, 2025 Geralea Joyce Russell, a resident of rural Henryetta, died Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the age of 83. She was born on March 17, 1941, in Carlsbad, N.M. to Robert “...

May 10, 1944 - January 22, 2025 Joe Julian Acree passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025, in Tulsa at 80 years of age. Joe was born May 10, 1944, in Liberal, Kansas. He attended Wilson Grade School in...

June 9, 1960 - January 23, 2025 Virgil David Lee, a lifelong resident of Henryetta, died January 23, 2025, in Henryetta at the age of 64. He was born on June 9, 1960, in Henryetta to Virgil Lee, Sr. a...

October 12, 1932 - January 24, 2025 Robert Gene “Bob” Brown passed away Friday, January 24, 2025, in Broken Arrow at 92 years of age. Visitation was held Tuesday from 12-6 p.m. at the funeral home. A ...

February 15, 1935 - January 22, 2025 Para Jane (Horn) Priegel was born February 15, 1935, in Madill to the late Perry and Irene M. (Denton) Horn. She passed away Wednesday evening, January 22, 2025, i...

February 18, 1976 - January 27, 2025 Chebonnie Lindsey passed away January 27, 2025. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 30, 2025, from 2-4 p.m. Wake service is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Weogufgee...

September 8, 1959 - January 23, 2025 Joseph Smith, a resident of Dustin, died January 23, 2025, at the age of 65. Arrangements are under the direction of Rogers Funeral Home of Henryetta.

The Okmulgee County Republicans will host a candidate forum for the State Senate District 8 seat Saturday, Feb. 1, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Harlan Meeting Room in the OSUIT Student Union. A meet...

“Being spiritually blind doesn’t mean that you can’t see,” says Sophia, 10. “It means that you don’t believe in God.” When Jesus gave sight to a man born blind, it started a debate among Jerusalem’s r...

1 John 3:10 - Here is the clear difference between God’s children and the Devil’s children: those who do not do what is right or do not love others are not God’s children. Have you ever begun somethin...

DEAR ABBY: I have been thinking a lot lately about my first love. The thoughts come and go, which I know is normal. A week or so ago, I stumbled upon her LinkedIn account, saw her profile picture and ...

As the Oklahoma Legislature begins work, there is a record number of bills presented for consideration over the next four months before the constitutionally required adjournment on the final Friday in...

The Preston Pirates capped an incredible run at the Muscogee Nation Invitational Tournament with a thrilling overtime victory over the Wilson Tigers, winning 45–36 on Jan. 25 at the Muscogee Dome. Wit...

The Henryetta Knights showcased their basketball prowess at the Beggs Invitational Basketball Tournament, clinching the championship with a series of impressive performances that culminated in a thril...

Several county athletes recently joined the 1,000 Point Club, having scored over 1,000 points in their high school basketball careers. Congratulations to Henryetta’s Skylar Greenhaw, Wilson’s Janelle ...

Congratulations to the Okmulgee Bulldogs, who took home silver at the NEO Tournament in Miami. After defeating Quapaw and Colcord, the Dogs fell to McDonald County, Mo. in the 45-51 in the finals.

Okmulgee Boys (9-7) The Okmulgee Bulldogs placed 2nd at the NEO Tournament in Miami over the weekend. • Okmulgee 75, Quapaw 31 - W • Okmulgee 48, Colcord 47 - W • Okmulgee 45, McDonald County (Mo.) 51...