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July 17, 2024
Pebbles in the Pond
By MARY MORRIS HENRYETTA RESIDENT,

“Then the king will say to those on his left, ‘Get away from me! You are under God’s curse. Go into the everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels! I was hungry, but you did not give me anything to eat, and I was thirsty, but you did not give me anything to drink. I was a stranger, but you did not welcome me, and I was naked, but you did not give me any clothes to wear. I was sick and in jail, but you did not take care of me.’ Then the people will ask, ‘Lord, when did we fail to help you when you were hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in jail?’ The king will say to them, ‘Whenever you failed to help any of my people, no matter how unimportant they seemed, you failed to do it for me.’ Then Jesus said, ‘Those people will be punished forever. But the ones who pleased God will have eternal life.’” (Matthew 25:41-46) Helping people doesn’t always mean stopping at the side of the road to change an old lady’s flat tire. There are millions of ways to help others, and they all have a common denominator: put self last. Ego. Ugh! That one thing that Satan feeds on like a Shoney’s buffet. But only if we let him!

Henryetta Chamber plans 2026 banquet
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Henryetta Chamber plans 2026 banquet
December 31, 2025
The Henryetta Chamber of Commerce is preparing for a busy year of community engagement, economic development and leadership transition, highlighted by the upcoming 2026 Chamber Banquet and continued e...
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A Year Worth Remembering
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A Year Worth Remembering
December 31, 2025
Part 2-As another year comes to a close, I find myself reflecting not just on the stories we covered - but on the people behind them.At times, local journalism feels like trying to catch lightning in ...
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Patrons to host retirement reception
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Patrons to host retirement reception
December 31, 2025
Patrons Bank will host a retirement celebration honoring longtime banker Keith Estes, recognizing his 45-year legacy in banking, during a public reception scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, from 10 ...
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Freshman GOP lawmaker finds statewide backers for Save Oklahoma Plan
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Freshman GOP lawmaker finds statewide backers for Save Oklahoma Plan
December 31, 2025
A freshman Oklahoma lawmaker who upset a powerful House Republican incumbent last year is trying to turn grassroots energy into a broader policy movement, rolling out a seven-point conservative agenda...
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Henryetta church to host 40 Nights of Prayer
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Henryetta church to host 40 Nights of Prayer
December 31, 2025
Beginning Jan. 1 and continuing through Feb. 9, Tabernacle of Praise Church in Henryetta will open its doors nightly for a powerful, community-wide spiritual effort titled 40 Nights of Prayer. The gat...
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100 Years Ago (1925)
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100 Years Ago (1925)
December 31, 2025
• During a difficult season for families at the Henryetta coal mines, striking miners faced the prospect of a Christmas without food, warmth or gifts for their children. Relief arrived unexpectedly wh...
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A Preston Middle School student is gaining well-deserved recognition for her growing talent and passion for the performing arts.Zoey Hudgins McCool, a sixth grader at Preston Middle School, recently t...
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A Very Busy 2025 for Children
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It is hard to believe that 2025 has come to an end. For those of us at the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA), I must say that our work felt incredibly important this year with addressing is...
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1 Corinthians 16:14 - Let all that you do be done in love.What is the reason behind what we do? Whatever the situation, we must be mindful to guard our heart, for it is the origin of our thoughts and ...
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“Babies go to heaven because that’s where they belong,” says Kelly, 6. Does this include babies who cry a lot? Scripture says God will wipe away every tear in the New Jerusalem.Elizabeth, 9, agrees, b...
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