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August 12, 2022

Looking Back

Five unmasked men kidnapped Joe Byington, a glass worker, from the plant of the Interstate Glass Company here early this morning, took him in an automobile, several miles into the country and gave him a severe whipping and then released him, according to the police.

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Windy Chevrolet Joins Henryetta Chamber of Commerce

September 28, 2023

Henryetta Chamber of Commerce welcomed Windy Chevrolet of Okmulgee as a new member with a ribbon cutting Monday morning. Members of Windy Chevrolet management and staff were joined by Henryetta Chambe...

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Lady Knights fall to Prague in 3A regional title contest

September 27, 2023

Narrow loss closes out Henryetta’s 2023 fastpitch campaignThe Henryetta Lady Knight fastpitch softball team saw their bid for a state tournament berth in 2023 end last Thursday with an 8-6 loss to the...

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Demons begin district play with 38-16 win over Westville

September 27, 2023

The Beggs Golden Demon varsity football team began their journey towards a 16th-straight playoff appearance this past Friday night at Westville High School and the District 2A-7 opener with the Westvi...

Pirates cruise to Class A district crown

September 27, 2023

Preston advances to regionals with 3-game sweepThe Preston Pirate varsity fall baseball team cruised to the Class A district championship last Thursday afternoon at the Jim Waller Sports Complex in Pr...

Lady Tigers capture Class B district title

September 27, 2023

Wilson outscores foes 34-2 in 3-game sweepFor the first time in 14 years, the Wilson Lady Tiger varsity fastpitch softball team can call themselves district champions.The Lady Tigers captured their fi...

Columns & Opinion

Get Your Farm in the Fight

September 27, 2023

Ten Billion People are ComingI really like this poster.I love history. I am one of those weirdos who would rather watch a documentary about the Mongol conquest of Asia than waist time on the latest re...

Columns & Opinion

10 Years Ago:

September 27, 2023

For American Exchange Bank’s 80th Birthday Celebration Giveaway, David Martin won a paper shredder, Mary Yocham won an iPad and Jackie Francis won a large screen TV.Henryetta Ford offered free oil cha...

Columns & Opinion

Child Poverty Growing in Oklahoma

September 27, 2023

Two recent studies show Oklahomans are struggling with poverty levels above the national average. A report released this month by the U.S. Census Bureau validated another report released earlier this ...

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Okmulgee Hosts Annual Cross Country Meet

September 27, 2023

The walking trail at the Okmulgee County Family YMCA in Okmulgee served as the site of the annual Okmulgee Invitational cross country meet this past Friday afternoon. Lots of talented runners from acr...

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Eagles fall to Kiefer in 2A-7 opener

September 27, 2023

The Morris Eagle varsity football team found themselves on the short end of a 30-12 outcome to the Kiefer Trojans last Friday night at Larry Bookout Field in Morris.The double-digit setback came in th...

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Lady Eagles end fastpitch season with regional tourney setbacks

September 27, 2023

The 2023 season for the Morris Lady Eagle varsity fastpitch team came to a close this past Saturday afternoon with a 12-2 loss to the Kansas Lady Comets.The run-rule defeat came in the loser’s bracket...