County schools awarded DGLF grants

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August 18, 2023

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) announced this week the award of nearly $55,000 in youth literacy grants to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations, libraries and schools. The funds are part of nearly $2.6 million recently awarded across the country for recipients to use the funds to purchase books, technology, equipment or materials to help extend a brighter future for K-12 students.

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Knight Brigade Takes 1st at Konawa Band Day

October 9, 2024

Congratulations to the Henryetta Knight Brigade, who won first place in their class for Parade March at the Konoway Band Day held last week. The Knight Brigade, under Alan Montgomery, also placed 3rd ...

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Henryetta to celebrate Homecoming

October 9, 2024

Henryetta High School is gearing up for an unforgettable Homecoming celebration this year, set to take place on Thursday and Friday. The event promises to unite the community in a display of school sp...

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VFW seeks flag donations

October 9, 2024

Henryetta VFW Post 539 will hold a Flag Drive to raise money to purchase new flags due to wear and tear of current flags.Service life of each cemetery memorial flag is between three and four years bef...

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Voter registration deadline for Nov. 5 Election nears

October 9, 2024

Friday is the last day to apply for voter registration to be eligible to vote in the November 5 Presidential General Election, according to Okmulgee County Election Board Secretary Ashley Carnes.Carne...

Obituaries

Beverly J. Wright

October 9, 2024

September 2, 1942 - October 5, 2024Beverley J. Wright passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Beverley was born in Okmulgee to the late Hubert and Ruby “Ruth” (Lewis) Bryant, on September 2, 1942.A ...

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Nero Louis Tecumseh, Jr.

October 9, 2024

November 24, 1965 - October 4, 2024Nero Louis Tecumseh, Jr., a resident of Tulsa, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024, in Tulsa at the age of 58. He was born November 24, 1965, in Claremore.Wake servi...

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OCHS Thrift Store to hold Customer Appreciation Day

October 9, 2024

To thank the community for their support of the Okmulgee County Homeless Shelter and Thrift Store, a customer appreciation day is planned this Friday.OCHS Director Rosie Lynch, board members, staff an...

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In the 6th commandment, why did God forbid murder?

October 9, 2024

There are three reasons Chase, age 11, would never murder anyone: 1) “It is wrong to take a gift of God”; 2) “If you think about it, I don’t believe you would want someone to kill you”; and 3) “You do...

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Hoffman First Baptist Church

October 9, 2024

Pastor Bob and Sister Colleen Fowler invite you to Hoffman First Baptist Church to worship and enjoy God’s word and blessings of health and restoration.Sunday school begins at 10 a.m., followed by wor...

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Centering

October 9, 2024

Ephesians 1:4b-8a - “Because of his love God had already decided that through Jesus Christ he would make us his children - this was his pleasure and purpose. Let us praise God for his glorious grace, ...

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Wilson Homecoming Court named

October 9, 2024

The Wilson Tigers will celebrate their Homecoming this week, and the Homecoming Court has been announced.The ceremony will begin at 5:45 p.m. this Thursday at the football field as the Wilson Tigers w...