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Info still sought in cold case
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June 28, 2024
Info still sought in cold case

Editor’s Note: The following case was featured on Oklahoma Cold Cases. Any information is helpful in solving this decades-old mystery.

– On January 1, 1994, the body of 26-yearold Shawna Jones was discovered face down in the shallow part of a pond on Bald Knob Mountain, west of Henryetta.

Shawna had taken her babysitter home around 2 a.m. on January 1st in her boyfriend’s 1993 Ford pickup, and was last seen alive around 2:30 a.m.

Her body was discovered by children playing near S. 15th Street, who informed their mother. The police were called to the scene at 6 p.m. The truck was found wrecked in the same area where her body was discovered. When police arrived, the body had allegedly been turned face up, with two footprints near her head. A human bite mark was found on her right forearm.

A toxicology screen done after her death was positive for alcohol.

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) ruled her death an accident. However, it has been 30 years with no answers. Shawna was a mother to two girls, who were very young at the time of her death.

Today, they are still seeking answers in the death of their mother.

If you have any information regarding the death of Shawna Jones, please call the Okmulgee DA’s office at 918756-0794. You can also submit a tip anonymously to your local law enforcement agency.

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Historic night set in Wilson
January 16, 2026
It was, as George Tiger put it, “just a matter of time.”That moment arrives Saturday evening, Jan. 17, when Wilson High School hosts Beggs in a basketball matchup that will mark a milestone not only f...
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December crash updated following OHP investigation
January 16, 2026
An accident that occurred in December 2025 at the intersection of U.S. Highway 75 and Conifer Road in Okmulgee County has been updated following an investigation by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.Accordi...
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County Republicans meet
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County Republicans meet
January 16, 2026
Members of the Okmulgee County Republican Party and members of the surrounding community gathered Tuesday night to hear directly from two state lawmakers about what to expect in the upcoming Oklahoma ...
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HPS audit shows strong finances
January 16, 2026
Henryetta Public Schools received a positive financial review during a recent school board meeting, as auditors presented the district’s independent audit for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, citing strong ...
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Improvements Continue at Nichols Park
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Improvements Continue at Nichols Park
January 16, 2026
Henryetta Public Works crews poured a concrete sidewalk Wednesday from the parking lot to the kayak kiosk to allow for easier access from the parking area. Three pads were also poured at the south pla...
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100 Years Ago (1926)
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100 Years Ago (1926)
January 16, 2026
• In response to the tragic Wilburton mine disaster, Henryetta community leaders - including Mayor Orendorff - quickly organized a relief effort. Within minutes, donations surpassed $500, with a goal ...
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January 16, 2026
CF-2026-00004 01/08/2026 State of Oklahoma vs. Hooper, Corbyn Slade Malicious Injury to Property CF-2026-00005 01/09/2026 State of Oklahoma vs. Davis, Andrew Patrick Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle CF-2...
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January 16, 2026
3:11 a.m. - 500 Block E. 15th St. - RP advised of a possible domestic assault involving head trauma.5:24 a.m. - 700 Block N. Porter Ave. - RP advised of a busted gas line.12:22 p.m. - 4th St. & Missio...
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Henryetta Schools
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Henryetta Schools
January 16, 2026
Monday: No School Tuesday: Breakfast: Biscuit, Gravy Lunch: Corndog, French Fries Wednesday: Breakfast: Sausage on Stick Lunch: Chicken & Noodles, Toasted Cheese Sandwich, Pickle Thursday: Breakfast: ...
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Sales tax income down from last year
January 16, 2026
The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from November business. The monies they reported this period represent sale...
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GCTC opens pre-enrollment for 2026-27
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GCTC opens pre-enrollment for 2026-27
January 16, 2026
Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) is officially opening pre-enrollment for the 2026-27 school year, giving students the opportunity to secure their place in some of Oklahoma’s most in-demand care...
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