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Henryetta fastpitch conquers Cushing Softball Tournament over weekend

Crushing their opponents at home and on the road, the Lady Knights extend their season record 5-2 at the Cushing Tournament. The Lady Knights conquered the Harrah Lady Panthers, the

Lady Dragons go 2-2 Friday and Saturday at the Dewar Softball Tournament

The Lady Dragons started strong in the first round of games Friday at the Dewar Softball Tournament. Dewar defeated Eufaula and Stigler to move on in the bracket, but faced

Salvage yard fire seen miles away

Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) Trooper Warren reported a structure fire near Bristlecone Road just west of Hwy. 75 between Henryetta and Okmulgee Monday evening. Due to an enormous smoke blowing

FNB hosts Woodstock Dress Contest

First National Bank & Trust (FNB) of Henryetta, Okmulgee and Wewoka held a Woodstock Dress Contest on Friday. Participating staff members went all out for the occasion. Winners received prizes.

Former MCN chief indicted for bribery

Former Muscogee Creek Nation (MCN) Principal Chief George Tiger was indicted Wednesday in federal court. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Tiger, 69,

Craighton named EM Director of the Year

Okmulgee County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) con- Management Director of the Year award. “Thank gratulated Emergency Management Director Tim you, Tim, for all your hard work and devotion to Craighton earlier

News

Salvage yard fire seen miles away

Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) Trooper Warren reported a structure fire near Bristlecone Road just west of Hwy. 75 between Henryetta and Okmulgee Monday evening.

Drugs, THC pens discovered in tire

Two California residents are in jail facing drug possession complaints after their vehicle was stopped on Interstate 40 near Henryetta over the weekend.

FEMA disaster aid still available

Despite the deadline having passed for registering with FEMA for disaster assistance, the agency still offers aid to Oklahoma residents.

Sports

Henryetta fastpitch conquers Cushing Softball Tournament over weekend

Crushing their opponents at home and on the road, the Lady Knights extend their season record 5-2 at the Cushing Tournament.

By Kaitlyn Dillard Free-Lance Sports Editor

Lady Dragons go 2-2 Friday and Saturday at the Dewar Softball Tournament

The Lady Dragons started strong in the first round of games Friday at the Dewar Softball Tournament.

By Kaitlyn Dillard Free-Lance Sports Editor

Henryetta Cross Country dominates at Holdenville Cross Country Meet

Henryetta High School’s cross country team dominated at the Holdenville Wolverine XC Invitational Saturday.

By Kaitlyn Dillard Free-lance Sports Editor

Commentary

What does the Bible mean when it says Jesus was full of grace and truth?

"If you had a bad day and had a timeout, God would forgive you,” says Hayes,

By Carey Kinsolving

Child Nutrition and “Failure to Protect” studies impact families

Over the summer months, Oklahoma state lawmakers are dedicated to preparing for the upcoming legislative session. One way they do this is through the interim study process.

By Joe Dorman

Barbados Fire Water

Friday, August 16 is National Rum Day! Rum is a distilled alcohol made from sugarcane byproducts, such as molasses, or directly from sugarcane juice, by a process of fermentation and distillation.

By Katina Holland

Lifestyle

Beckham celebrates milestone birthday

Henryetta Community Skilled Healthcare & Rehab (formerly Bono’s) hosted a birthday party for resident Geneva Beckham on Aug. 15 in honor of her milestone 100th birthday. Born Aug.