Knights outduel Demons for 3rd at Henryetta; Dewar, Schulter also place 3rd Last weekend was a busy three days for all eight Okmulgee County high school boys basketball programs. The eight boys cage s...

4:28 a.m. - 1000 Block N Oklahoma Ave. - Building Fire 11:23 a.m. - 600 Block E 13th St. - Medical Assist, Assist EMS Crew --- 12/02/2023 4:58 a.m. - Loop 62 - 323 - Motor Vehicle/Pedestrian Accident ...

We invite you to meet Kendal, Peanut, Tiger, Gazelle and Zebra. Kendal, a 5-year-old male, is a sweetheart with humans of all ages, as well as dogs. At adoption events, he has been looked over, but we...

What comes next? El Niño is here! El Niño is here! El Niño is here! (at least for a while). If you follow the weather news (and if you live in Oklahoma and the Southern Plains, you should), you alread...

DEAR ABBY: My girlfriend is the loveliest, smartest, most compassionate and supportive person I know. We have been together for a year and a half. When we first met, we hung out a few times. When I to...

There has been a great deal of news coverage regarding Oklahoma’s refusal to accept federal funds to support children who qualify for free and reduced school lunches during the summer months. The fact...

The Okmulgee Elks Lodge #1822 joined Morris Boy Scout Troop 298 to honor Austin Rolen. The organization put on a ceremony and presented him with a certificate to congratulate him on becoming an Eagle ...

In 1848, a young struggling family of four immigrated from Scotland to the United States. Andy, who was 13 years old, jumped right in to help his financially strapped family. His parents let him get a...

Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Boynton will hold a Pastoral Installation for Pastor Designate Elder Jerry Moore Saturday, Jan. 13, at 1 p.m. at the church, located at 125 N. 1st St. in Boynton. Pastor Ric...

“You don’t have to swing hard to hit a home run. If you got the timing, it’ll go,” said Yogi Berra. In life, everyone wants to hit home runs. It’s the lack of timing that causes so many strike outs. M...

“In thee, O Lord, do I take refuge ... for thou art my rock and my fortress.” (Psalms 71 1a and 3b) As I studied my Bible a few days ago, I glanced at the heading on the top of the page that contained...

May 25, 1942 - January 6, 2024 Services are pending for Richard Earl Ward, 81, of Claremore, with Integrity Funeral Service. He passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024, in Claremore.

April 20, 1955 - January 8, 2024 Services are pending for Carliss E. Pollard, 68, of Morris, with Integrity Funeral Service. He passed away Monday, January 8, 2024, in Tulsa.

February 9, 1938 - December 31, 2023 Cecilia Allen, 85, died Sunday morning, December 31, 2023, in Okmulgee. The Hour of Remembrance for Cecilia will commence Saturday, January 13, 2024, at 11 a.m. at...

May 11, 1971 - January 9, 2024 Services are pending for Michael Paul Woods, 52, of Henryetta, with Integrity Funeral Service. He passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024, in Henryetta.

July 2, 1975 - January 8, 2024 Services are pending for Scott R. Gillin, 48, of Henryetta, with Integrity Funeral Service. He passed away Monday, January 8, 2024, in Tulsa.

October 16, 1949 - January 5, 2024 Gerald Lynn Shaw passed away on January 5, 2024, in Hanna at the age of 74. He was born on October 16, 1949, in Tulsa. The family will hold a memorial service Saturd...

December 31, 1928 - January 5, 2024 William “Bill” Luther Walcher was born on December 31, 1928, in Upper Darby, Penn. to Earnest Walcher and Lillian (McKnight) Walcher. Family will receive friends at...

April 23, 1932 - January 5, 2024 LaWana Mae Cunningham, a resident of Henryetta, died January 5, 2024, at the age of 91. Funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Rogers Fune...

January 24, 1949 - January 5, 2024 Services are pending for Antoinette R. Dickey, 74, of Henryetta, with Integrity Funeral Service. She passed away Friday, January 5, 2024, in Henryetta.