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Commentary

January 1, 2021

Six-year-old Johnny longed for, prayed and dreamed about getting a pony for his birthday. In his eyes, he truly NEEDED a pony. Uncle Jim knew all about Johnny’s dream. But he also was very aware of the prohibitive cost. Being a realist, he despised the weak, hopeful attitude of his nephew. So he set about teaching Johnny a lesson not to be forgotten.

Sports

Knight golfers enjoy early success

March 29, 2023

HHS link squad’s best finish so far comes at WewokaThe Henryetta Golden Knight varsity golf team has competed in four tournaments so far in 2023.The four tournaments that featured Knight golfers were ...

Sports

Lady Knight golfers finish 3rd at McAlester

March 29, 2023

The Henryetta Lady Knight varsity golf team came away with a third-place finish last Thursday at the McAlester Invitational.The Lady Knights finished with a team total of 408, finishing behind Durant ...

Sports

Henryetta Tennis takes top 3 finishes at Bartlesville

March 29, 2023

The Henryetta varsity tennis program notched a pair of Top 3 finishes at the Bartlesville Invitational last Monday.The Lady Knight net squad took home the runner-up trophy at the allday event, while t...

Sports

Dewar, Morris earn wins at Okmulgee softball festival

March 29, 2023

Rain cancels most of annual 2-day eventThe 2023 Okmulgee Slowpitch Softball Festival was scheduled to take place last Thursday and Friday with a total of 22 games occurring during the 2-day event.Five...

Columns & Opinion

Folks

March 29, 2023

Folks, that dreaded time is upon us, yet again! Go all over the place, changing the clocks! The one in my car, I choose to ignore. So, my mind may tell me it is a certain time. However, my body takes ...

Many Child-Related Bills Moving at State Capitol

Columns & Opinion

March 29, 2023

The Oklahoma Legislature reached its second major deadline, and several thousand bills have been either rejected in their houses of origin or were simply not heard.Up to now, House bills have been con...

Columns & Opinion

What Is God’s Favorite Food?

March 29, 2023

In a poll of several hundred experts, angel food cake was voted the preferred cuisine of heaven. Angel hair pasta came in second. But Angel Food Ice Cream kept showing up as a favorite from kids in Me...

News

Beggs to host baseball tournament this weekend

March 29, 2023

Under Armour Classic to begin Thursday at 11 a.m.The 2023 Beggs Under Armour baseball tournament will take place this weekend at Golden Demon Park in Beggs.The 3-day event will begin Thursday at 11 a....

News

Dewar to hold annual home tournaments this weekend

March 29, 2023

Gumbo Classic to kick off 3-day event Thursday at 10 a.m.Dewar Public Schools will host their annual baseball and slowpitch softball tournaments this weekend.The baseball tournament - the 38th Annual ...

News

Fore!

March 29, 2023

Henryetta’s Brady Norman launches his tee shot on No. 1 down the fairway during Monday’s Jeff Lawrence Memorial Tournament at the Henryetta Golf Club.

News

Dragons capture Weleetka Tourney crown

March 29, 2023

Dewar blanks host Outlaws in title gameThe Dewar Dragon varsity baseball team took home the championship trophy from the 2023 Weleetka Baseball Tournament this past Saturday with a 10-0 win over tourn...