Henryetta Celebrates Christmas Season with Parade, Hallmark Event

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December 11, 2024

The Henryetta Chamber of Commerce held the annual Christmas Parade last Saturday on Main Street, as spectators watched on both sides and enjoyed the various displays and music of the season. During the parade, members of the State Champion Dewar football team joined in on the fun.

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HPS board covers key updates

January 15, 2025

The Henryetta School Board meeting held Monday night covered a range of important updates, initiatives, and decisions for the district. From transportation updates to new academic programs and infrast...

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Eight seek vacant state Senate seat

January 15, 2025

Six Republicans, one Democrat and an independent have filed for the state Senate seat formerly held by Roger Thompson.The filing period was Monday through Wednesday.Thompson, R-Okemah, resigned effect...

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Anchor Glass Steps Up for Henryetta Schools

January 15, 2025

As part of their Anchor in Action program, Henryetta’s Anchor Glass team supported Henryetta Schools by donating new shoes to their clothing closet. This initiative provides students of all ages with ...

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Filing period underway for County Fair Board

January 15, 2025

Okmulgee County residents seeking to serve on the Okmulgee County Fair Board can do so this week at the courthouse.The candidate filing period opened Monday and will continue through 4:30 p.m. Friday....

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County Commissioners hold weekly meeting

January 15, 2025

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners held a brief meeting Monday, approving routine items such as minutes from the previous meeting and payment of claims.They also approved blanket purchase orde...

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Wrestlers Dominate at Inola

January 15, 2025

Henryetta High School athletes had a great showing at the Inola Invitational held Jan. 11. Henryetta Wrestlers Blake Wind went 1-2 at 113, Jason Powders went 3-2 and placed 5th at 165, Tayler Hamric w...

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TAOO students to serve in honor of Dr. MLK Jr.

January 15, 2025

In celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s enduring legacy of service and community, Middle School students at The Academy of Okmulgee will dedicate two days to community service throughout Okmulg...

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Countian pleads guilty to federal firearm charge

January 15, 2025

An Okmulgee County man has entered a guilty plea in a federal weapons case.On Monday, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Gabriel Lee Williams II, a...

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Mvskoke Gardener Program

January 15, 2025

The College of the Muscogee Nation (CMN) Extension Program is excited to announce the launch of the Mvskoke Gardener Program, a transformative nine-week horticulture course designed to empower partici...

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Mulch a multi-purpose matter in the landscape

January 15, 2025

Quality soil and adequate moisture are two must-haves for successful gardening. Mulch is another key factor that plays an important role, not only for aesthetics but also for plant health.Gardeners pu...

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Why did God create sisters?

January 15, 2025

“I think God created sisters because they need to annoy me, bug me and torture me with those Barbie dolls,” says a brother who chooses to remain anonymous.“God made sisters to enjoy you, to get mad at...