Last week, multiple communities across eastern Oklahoma - including Henryetta, Cushing and Porter - experienced internet service disruptions after vandals deliberately damaged Optimum’s network infras...

The Preston Jump Rope Team is inviting the community to put their thinking caps on and support one of Preston’s most dynamic student programs with a lively Trivia Night Fundraiser set for Saturday, at...

In December, William Russell, Director of Accreditation and Compliance for the Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority (OCCJA), traveled to New Orleans to serve as an auditor for the American Corre...

Charlcey Plummer should have been in high cotton. “In 2025, we grew the best cotton crop we’ve ever had,” said Plummer, an Oklahoma cotton grower whose family operation has weathered trade disputes, d...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 This week brings a refreshing burst of motivation, Aries. You’ll feel clarity around something that’s been lingering on your mind. Small victories stack quickly — celebrate them....

December 28, 1931 - January 28, 2026 Eunice Irene Johnson was born on December 28, 1931, in Slick to parents Clemmie and Mary Ruff. She passed away on January 28, 2026, in Beggs. Funeral services are ...

December 4, 1947 - January 21, 2026 Elizabeth Chronos, J.D., 78, of Tulsa, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026. She was born on December 4, 1947, in Okmulgee to Evangeline Papafrangos Chronos a...

April 9, 1950 - January 30, 2026 Jimmie Keith Schatt, 75, was born April 9, 1950. He passed away peacefully in the arms of his wife Tracia on January 30, 2026. Services are pending with Rogers Funeral...

May 29, 1960 - January 29, 2026 Rosemarie Smith, a resident of Henryetta, passed away on January 29, 2026, in Henryetta at the age of 65. She was born on May 29, 1960, in Renton, Wash. to Joseph and D...

January 6, 1950 - January 30, 2026 Services are pending for Rose Neely, 76, of Henryetta, with Integrity Funeral Service. She passed away Friday, January 30, 2026, in Henryetta.

June 13, 1982 - January 24, 2026 Brandon Earnest Le’Chae McFalls, in his 43rd year, transitioned to Everlasting Memory on Saturday, January 24, 2026, from Okmulgee. The Hour of Remembrance for Brandon...

September 22, 1958 - January 28, 2026 Mr. Leo William Cazenave Jr., after 67 years, passed away on Wednesday morning, January 28, 2026. A Rosary for Mr. Cazenave will commence Thursday morning, Februa...

Michael Anthony Leybas Sr., 69, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026, in Tulsa. He was born October 12, 1956, in Henryetta to Bennie Leos Leybas and Lillian Georgia Leybas. Michael was a longtime res...

July 14, 1953 - January 30, 2026 Donna Lynn Lovell, deeply loved and respected wife, mother and Nana, passed from this life on Thursday, January 30, 2026. She is now completely restored and resting wi...

August 16, 1948 - January 27, 2026 Charlesetta Grant Mahone finished her race on January 27, 2026. Services will be held Tuesday February 3, 2026, at 11 a.m. at St. Matthew Baptist Church in Okmulgee....

January 3, 1972 - January 26, 2026 Sharla Elaine VanBrunt was born on January 3, 1972, in Henryetta to Paula Smith. She passed away Monday, January 26, 2026, in Lenna. Funeral services were scheduled ...

October 20, 1958 - January 29, 2026 Karen Ruth Davis, age 67, of Okmulgee, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2026, at Clarehouse surrounded by those who loved her. Karen Ruth Hamon Davis was born ...

Jimmie Dale Farrow Jr. passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa at the age of 58. Jim was born June 26, 1967, in Hanford, Calif. to Jim Dayle Farrow Sr. and Claudia Beth ...

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married for 15 years. He is former military, suffers from PTSD and has been verbally abusive and controlling since our wedding. I have always worked to support us...

I told someone the other day that this time of year is when I am most optimistic for our state to see better, but that I am also highly concerned about what direction Oklahoma will go through policy. ...