Okmulgee’s Stonebridge Academy got into the festive Mardi Gras spirit with their parade around the square and Best Decoration Contest. 4th and 5th grade students played “When the Saints Go Marching In...

halftime. Holdenville extended its lead to 11 (39-28), heading to the final eight minutes of action, after outscoring the Henryetta squad 17-9 in the third period. The Knights began the final frame wi...

The Dewar girls varsity basketball team’s season came to a close last Thursday afternoon with a 5536 loss to the Stonewall Lady Longhorns. The season-ending setback came in the consolation quarterfina...

The Wilson varsity basketball program had its 2022-2023 season come to an abrupt end this past Saturday afternoon at Buffalo Valley High School in Talihina. The Tigers and Lady Tigers had their season...

The Okmulgee varsity basketball program began postseason play in front of their home fans last Friday evening. The Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs welcomed the Bethel Wildcats and Lady Wildcats to historic...

The Henryetta Lady Knight varsity basketball team suffered a 61-31 loss to the 13thranked Holdenville Lady Wolverines Saturday evening in the Class 3A, Area II, District 2 championship game at the Hen...

Demons, Lady Demons face ‘must win’ situation following losses The Beggs varsity basketball program will need five-straight wins over the next two weekends if they are to punch their tickets to State ...

Greenhaw comes up clutch again for Henryetta with game-winning basket For the second time this season, Skylar Greenhaw guided the Henryetta Golden Knight varsity basketball team to a narrow victory. O...

The Morris Eagle varsity basketball team began their 2023 postseason journey on a winning note this past Friday evening. The Eagles led wire-to-wire in their decisive 84-14 win over the Dove Science R...

Beggs Elementary School recently held its 1st-4th grade Spelling Bee. Mallory Karbowski was crowned overall winner and will compete in the Scripts Spelling Bee in March. Pictured are 1st Grade Champio...

Our Gospel today is a hard one, no doubt. Love your enemies. That is a distinctive mark of a Christian, one who loves enemies. If you really pressed it, you could say this is a new teaching from Jesus...

“Children!” says Kelly, 6. Kelly, do you mean you’ll finally get even for all those times when adults got to do more than you did? No, says Daniel, 11. “Whosoever humbles himself like a little child i...

Okmulgee will soon become a part of Hollywood. The release of the animated series, loosely based on the small town, is underway. The 30-minute animated series, produced by Providence Film Group in ass...

Legislative committees begin work The 1st Session of the 59th Oklahoma Legislature is in full swing! Lawmakers have been working at the Oklahoma State Capitol for over two weeks now, and bills are mov...

DEAR ABBY: Regarding “Baffled in Iowa” (Nov. 4), it appears the letter writer’s friend may be in danger. As you stated, the man her friend became involved with is “more than a little controlling.” At ...

November 8, 1937 - February 16, 2023 Edward Barnett, age 85, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023, at home surrounded by family. Edward was born to James and Lizzie (Starr) Barnett at home on Novem...

November 20, 1948 - February 16, 2023 Lee Ann “Bone” Jack, 74, a resident of Hanna, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023, at her home in Hanna. “Bone” was born Nov. 20, 1948, to Louma (Pigeon) and ...

July 22, 1940 - February 16, 2023 Sharlee McCain, a resident of Henryetta, died February 16, 2023, in Tulsa. She was born on July 22, 1940, in Henryetta to Bill and Lorriane (Lollie) Brown, Sr. Memori...

May 8, 1943 - February 19, 2023 Services are pending for Linda D. Rowe, 79, of Henryetta, with Integrity Funeral Service. She passed away Sunday, February 19, in Tulsa.

August 31, 1969 - February 17, 2023 Christopher “Chris” Jacobs, a resident of Henryetta, passed away February 17, 2023, in Henryetta at the age of 53. He was born August 31, 1969, in Henryetta to Lewi...