Luke 24:21a - But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel. What is it that you hoped for when you joined with Christ? Did you think all darkness would recede from your path? That you would n...

“If you read the Bible a lot, people might think you’re weird,” says Liam, 9. “But that’s okay. God likes weird.” That might be the funniest compliment the Bible has ever received, and Liam’s not wron...

The Beggs Golden Demons used a dominant second half to turn a competitive start into a convincing 60-30 victory over Henryetta in a varsity regular season matchup. Both teams came out with energy in t...

The Mojo Grappling Academy (MGA) turned in an impressive performance at the Oklahoma Kids Wrestling Association (OKWA) Southeast Regional tournament, qualifying 15 athletes for the State Championships...

The Dewar Dragons and Lady Dragons hosted Quinton on Feb. 14, with the two schools splitting a pair of district basketball games. The Dewar boys used a strong second half to pull away for a 42-29 vict...

The Wilson Tigers are carrying momentum into regional play after a dominant district championship performance last week, while the Lady Tigers will look to bounce back in the consolation bracket follo...

Denise Frost and Tammy Shoemaker of the Okmulgee Times and Henryetta Free-Lance present a check for $1,559 to OKCO Humane Society Board President Aimee Robinson, Executive Board Members and Treasurer ...

Voters across Okmulgee County went to the polls Tuesday, Feb. 10, deciding a municipal race in the City of Okmulgee and approving two school bond issues that will fund major improvements for local stu...

The power of community was on full display earlier this month as dozens of volunteers gathered to help clean and improve the Okmulgee Cemetery, demonstrating once again what can be accomplished when n...

During a lengthy meeting Monday, Feb. 8, Beggs City Council set the annual salary for the city administrator and approved amending two city ordinances. Council also approved hiring four part-time poli...

Students from Green Country Technology Center’s Medical Assisting and Practical Nursing (LPN) programs recently represented the district at HSE Day at the capitol in Oklahoma City. Joining peers from ...

The Morris Public Schools Board of Education met in regular session on February 9, 2026, at Morris High School to review routine district business, financial reports, student outcomes and several acti...

With tax season underway, area residents once again have access to free, professional tax preparation services through the AARP Tax-Aide program, offered in partnership with First Family Federal Credi...

A video circulating on social media showing a Henryetta police officer arresting a suspect in a gas station parking lot over the weekend has drawn public attention, prompting a response from Henryetta...

Street improvements, maintenance contracts and routine business highlighted the Morris City Council and Morris Public Works Authority meetings held Tuesday evening at the Morris Community Center. City...

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

Hoffman Fellowship Center will host The Kingdom Seekers along with a spaghetti dinner Saturday, Feb. 14, from 5-8 p.m.

Growing up in the hills of Fifty-Six, Ark., it did not take me long in my elementary school days to realize my favorite educational activities were lunchtime, recess, school breaks and field trips in ...

Monday: No School Tuesday: Breakfast: Cherry Frudel, Bacon, Banana Lunch: Pepperoni Pizza, Zucchini, Orange Slices Wednesday: Breakfast: Scrambled Egg, Toast & Jelly, Mixed Fruit Lunch: Steak Fingers,...

It was a busy and rewarding week for Morris Eagles Archery as the program hosted its local tournament Feb. 5-7, welcoming competitors and showcasing the depth of talent across its elementary, middle s...