Okmulgee County’s Surprising Link to The Mamas & The Papas

News

September 20, 2023

In February of 2022, the Okmulgee County Genealogical Society (OCGS) received an intriguing inquiry that would reveal a surprising connection between Okmulgee County and the iconic 1960’s music group, The Mamas & The Papas.

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Henryetta Hallmark Christmas arrives

December 2, 2023

Full day of activities planned An exciting day of holiday activities are planned tomorrow as the Henryetta Hallmark Christmas opens. Committee members Kelly Dobson and Valerie Mosco, along with a host...

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Tiger Classic slated for next week

December 1, 2023

Annual cage tourney to begin Monday at 5 p.m.The annual Wilson Tiger Classic varsity basketball tournament is scheduled to take place next week at the Tiger Den at Wilson (Henryetta) High School.Both ...

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Homecoming

December 1, 2023

Rikki Wolfe (center) talks to her team during a timeout in a Sasakwa2017 playoff game in Henryetta. Wolfe will begin her 10th season as a head coach on Friday when the former Schulter basketball stand...

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Morris begins cage season with split

December 1, 2023

Lady Eagles award Foster first coaching win in openerThe Morris varsity basketball program began its 2023-2024 campaign Tuesday evening with a split decision against Tulsa’s Mingo Valley Christian Sch...

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Henryetta drops opener to Hugo

December 1, 2023

Knights begin season with double-overtime thrillerThe Henryetta varsity basketball program officially kicked off its 2023-2024 season this past Tuesday evening at home against the Hugo Buffaloes and L...

Columns & Opinion

Can life insurance help provide retirement income?

December 1, 2023

If your children are grown and your mortgage is paid off, do you still need to carry life insurance? It depends on your situation, but for many people, a cash-value life insurance policy, such as whol...

Columns & Opinion

Achieving High-Speed Internet for Rural OK

December 1, 2023

Living in rural America should never hinder the outcome of your health and well-being.However, for many individuals in rural Oklahoma and Tribal communities, access to reliable highspeed internet is a...

Columns & Opinion

Walter Elias “Walt” Disney American

December 1, 2023

Walter Elias “Walt” Disney American entrepreneur, animator and film producer, was born in Chicago on Dec. 5, 1901, the fourth son of Irish/Canadian carpenter, farmer and building contractor Elias Disn...

Columns & Opinion

Don’t Put Flowers on Their Grave

December 1, 2023

Here’s what happens so often. A person becomes an adult, marries, has children, grows ill or old and dies. Then, the family of the deceased comes together to grieve, and to then plan the funeral. The ...

Columns & Opinion

Grandma had a small Asian jewelry box she would bring out from time to time. I would always

December 1, 2023

sit on the floor at her feet and she would show me each piece and tell me the memories behind them. I still have her jewelry box wrapped and tucked away. One day, when the time comes, if I have one, i...

Public Notices

11/20/2023

December 1, 2023

12:13 p.m. - Conifer - Animals - RP advised a red cow with horns that was always out was currently out.12:38 p.m. - 9900 Block Risenhoover Ave - Hit and Run - RP advised an RV hit them and kept drivin...