Fundraiser brings in over $6,700 for program The Okmulgee Schools FFA program is excited about the several recent events, and a special award that will be given to one of their own instructors. Angela...

Contributions continue to shape society “We need women at all levels, including the top, to change the dynamic, reshape the conversation, to make sure women’s voices are heard and heeded, not overlook...

Separate cases net arrests Two females are facing court appearances in two separate cases after their arrests recently in Okmulgee County. The first arrest happened Feb. 22 in the City of Henryetta. A...

Morris paces HHS linksters at Sapulpa The Henryetta Lady Knight varsity golf team began their 2023 season last Wednesday at the Sperry Invitational, which was held at the Rock Creek Golf Course in Sap...

Narrow area tourney loss brings campaign to a close The clock ran out on the Okmulgee Bulldogs varsity basketball team’s bid for a state tournament appearance for the first time since 2017 last Thursd...

The Morris Eagle varsity baseball team opened their 2023 campaign this past Saturday in Tulsa against the Lincoln Christian Bulldogs. The Eagles were unable to start their season on a winning note, dr...

Lady Eagles come up short in State cage bid The Morris Lady Eagle varsity basketball team came up one win shy of their first state tournament appearance in 12 years this past Saturday evening at Verdi...

The Dewar Dragon varsity baseball team began their journey towards a third-straight state tournament appearance this past Saturday at Wiley Ryal Field in Dewar. The Dragons opened the 2023 campaign wi...

Henryetta unable to overcome sluggish start in loss to No. 20 Silo The Henryetta Golden Knights’ bid for their first state basketball appearance in 73 years came to an end last Thursday afternoon at t...

Art Linkletter once asked the above question of a boy on his television show. He received a one-word reply: “Duck!” The giant Goliath could have used this advice when he fought young David in a story ...

I’ve heard it said that life is often to one of those giant wall tapestries. These became popular in the Renaissance and afterwards. If you ever visited the cathedral in Los Angeles, they have very fa...

Did you know, beyond the four kennels we operate in the Okmulgee County Animal Shelter, we also have 25 animals in foster homes and nine more in boarding? • Problem: Many of our foster families are fu...

On Monday, Oklahomans gathered at the State Capitol Building at 6 a.m. to honor the memory of those Oklahomans who fell victim to COVID 19. Organized by state Sen. Paul Rosino, this gathering had seve...

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have a son, daughter-in-law and grandson. We moved from another city to be closer to them and be part of their lives. The problem is, my husband dislikes our daughter-in-la...

It was the perfect weather for the 2023 Okmulgee County Sharks Special Athletic Activities Association’s Polar Plunge and Buddy Walk on Saturday. Thanks to the support of the Okmulgee Rotary Club, Mis...

Hattie Mann honored on milestone Dear Editor: I just wanted to say a big thank you for helping me celebrate my 100 Centenarian Birthday Party. It was wonderful, and I am so grateful you all took time ...

NARFE Chapter 0730 will meet at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 9, at Shoney’s, 619 E. Main St. in Henryetta. Okemah Chief of Police Patrick Williams will discuss State Question 820, which legalizes adults ov...

June 3, 1977 - February 25, 2023 Allen Dean Smith, a resident of Henryetta, died February 25, 2023, in Tulsa at the age of 45. Allen was born June 3, 1977, in Henryetta to Treman and Ruby (McElhanon) ...

June 21, 1952 - March 1, 2023 Memorial service for Kenneth Deckard, age 70, a resident of Okmulgee, was held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Integrity Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Marcus Jeffery of...

June 16, 1942 - March 6, 2023 Elver “Lee” Leroy Doerflinger of Sapulpa passed away Monday, March 6, 2023, at the age of 80. Elver was born on June 16, 1942, in El Dorado, Kansas to his parents, Robert...