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September 20, 2023

Dragons keep win streak alive with 58-8 victoryThe Dewar Dragon varsity football team pushed their regular-season win streak to 47-straight games this past Friday night at Dr. Ted Lewis Field in Dewar...

Tigers ‘corral’ Bowlegs in non-district finale

September 20, 2023

Bison see double in Wilson’s 56-28 victoryThe Wilson Tiger varsity football team welcomed to the Bowlegs Bison to the Tiger Den last Thursday night for the non-district finale for both gridiron squads...

Lady Pirates blank Pawhuska in 9-0 win

September 20, 2023

Preston maintains perfect district recordThe Preston Lady Pirate varsity fastpitch softball team finished with an unblemished district record this past Saturday with a 9-0 victory over the Pawhuska La...

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Constitution Day and the Kid Governor program

September 20, 2023

On September 17 each year, Constitution Day is held. This is a special day for me as it often allows the opportunity to visit with students about the importance of this document and the work done by o...

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The Power of Reading – In Color

September 17, 2023

The Henryetta High School Library has several inviting new murals to welcome students. Painted by Eddie Thomas and Leslie Prentiss, the murals feature a ‘groovy’ theme with lots of color, promoting the power of knowledge and reading, and how reading can take you anywhere - including a getaway at the beach. Pictured are Eddie Thomas and Leslie Prentiss, along with HHS Library Aides Khloe Coates and...

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Henryetta 4-H, FFA place at Okmulgee County Fair

September 16, 2023

HENRYETTA 4-H & FFA BOOSTER CLUB REPORTERThe Okmulgee County Free Fair was held September 7-9. Many Henryetta 4-H and FFA members entered livestock and indoor exhibits, and many of the indoor exhibits...

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A ‘Beautiful’ Journey

September 15, 2023

Henryetta’s Makayla Baxter to perform in award-winning musicalA sensational Broadway musical opens tonight in Tulsa, celebrating the iconic American singer-songwriter Carole King.“Beautiful: The Carol...

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Lady Dragons edge Maud in diamond battle

September 20, 2023

The Dewar Lady Dragon varsity fastpitch softball team earned a hard-fought 2-1 victory over the visiting Maud Lady Tigers last Thursday evening at Al Kessel Field in Dewar.The Lady Dragons were back i...

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Lady Dogs drop district twinbill at Roland

September 20, 2023

The Okmulgee Lady Bulldog varsity fastpitch softball team ended their district schedule last Wednesday evening with a doubleheader showdown with the Roland Lady Rangers in Roland.The Lady Bulldogs dro...

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Pirates earn sweep at Am-Po Festival

September 20, 2023

The Preston Pirate varsity fall baseball team walked away with two wins over Class A Top 15 teams this past weekend at the Amber-Pocasset Baseball Festival.The Pirates (ranked 9th in Class A) began th...

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Blast Off!

September 20, 2023

Rex delivers district crown with walkoff HRSophomore Serenity Rex delivered the biggest hit of her young high school fastpitch softball career last Thursday evening at the Henryetta high school softba...

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Demons hold off Verdigris in non-district finale

September 20, 2023

Grayson, Martel lead charge for Beggs in 44-36 winThe Beggs Golden Demon varsity football team closed out their non-district schedule on a winning note last Friday night at Verdigris High School.The D...

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Eagles ‘run’ wild in non-district finale

September 20, 2023

Morris scores every quarter in 58-7 win at HaskellThe Morris Eagle varsity football team scored at least once in every quarter last Friday night in Haskell to earn a decisive 58-7 win over the host Ha...

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Pirates stay perfect with run-rule win

August 11, 2023

The Preston Pirate varsity fall baseball team notched their second-straight run-rule win of the 2023 season Tuesday evening with a 9-1 victory over the Red Oak Eagles.The Pirates were back in action T...

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Eagles go winless at Preston tourney

April 19, 2023

The Morris Eagle varsity baseball team dropped a pair of decisions this past weekend at the 2023 Dawson Sumner Invitational baseball tournament in Preston.The Eagles began tournament action last Thurs...

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Dragons begin postseason journey Thursday

April 19, 2023

Dewar seeks third-straight State trip with 3-team district tournamentThe Dewar Dragon varsity baseball program will begin its journey towards a possible third-straight state tournament appearance this...

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Dogs suffer setbacks in recent diamond action

April 19, 2023

The Okmulgee Bulldog varsity baseball team closed out last week’s schedule with a pair of losses.The Bulldogs traveled to Weleetka last Thursday and found themselves on the short end of a 7-4 outcome,...

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Okmulgee to host annual tournament

April 19, 2023

Cleveland, Meeker to kick off 3-day event ThursdayMorgan Field at Bateman Park in Okmulgee will be the site of this weekend’s Okmulgee Neal’s Classic baseball tournament.The annual 3-day event will ge...

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Preston takes county softball duel from Dewar

April 19, 2023

The varsity slowpitch softball programs from Preston and Dewar met last Thursday at the Jim Waller Sports Complex in Preston.The host Preston Lady Pirates came out of the Top 15 county battle (Preston...

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Chamber Welcomes New Businesses

August 11, 2023

The Henryetta Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed two new businesses. 75 Social, located at the Dewar Junction, across from the Midway Convenience Store, is owned by Ben Cordle, who is the owner of ...

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Luv Ford gives away big money

August 2, 2023

Ron Jenkins is lucky winnerWe all get them in the mail - those big flyers from car dealerships claiming you won a prize, only to get there and receive nothing or a smaller prize than expected.In fact,...

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Who’s the Most Patriotic?

June 30, 2023

Downtown Henryetta businesses are showing their patriotism by participating in Henryetta Chamber of Commerce window decorating contest. Businesses have decorated their storefronts in preparation for t...

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122 years of serving the community

April 26, 2023

Henryetta First United Methodist plans celebration Henryetta’s First United Methodist Church will be celebrating 122 years of existence this weekend, with a slate full of activities planned. Pastor Da...

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Worried about beef and your carbon footprint?

September 20, 2023

Have you got $20One of the things that I like most about my work is that I get the chance to dig into research and news reports about agriculture and climate change. You never know what you might find...

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10 Years Ago:

September 20, 2023

Henryetta Fighting Hen Coffee was held at the Colonial Restaurant. The group honored Barbara Gilpatrick with a cake for her birthday. Barbara had been Treasurer for the Hens and the All-School reunion...

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Fall Prayer Gathering is Thursday

September 20, 2023

County citizens invited to release eventMayor of Okmulgee and Pastor Mickey Baldwin invites the community to a special prayer event Thursday evening.The Fall Prayer Gathering will be held on the north...

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What is true goodness?

September 20, 2023

“You kiss them if they are good,” says Savannah, age 5. “A good person likes to hug,” adds McCall, 5.I’m all for kissing and hugging, but please remember that a kiss is not always the sign of goodness...

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Uniting the House of God

September 20, 2023

“Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!” (Psalms 133:1) Unity. Being of one mind. Joined together in a single purpose.We like to think that, as believers, we are united with...