Tournament moved to today

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January 21, 2026

Due to forecasted winter weather at the end of the week, the Checotah Basketball Tournament has been moved up a day to begin today, Jan. 21. Game times on brackets remain the same for now, but will start on Wednesday instead of Thursday. The Henryetta Lady Knights are scheduled to play Hilldale tomorrow at 1 p.m., with the Knights taking on Eufaula at 5:30 p.m.

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Henryetta’s Dutch VanDenBorn inducted into OGCA Hall of Fame

January 21, 2026

For nearly half a century, Dutch VanDenBorn’s name has been synonymous with golf in Henryetta, representing far more than wins and losses. This past weekend, that lifelong dedication was formally reco...

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Commissioners approve emergency alert system

January 21, 2026

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners tackled a wide-ranging agenda Tuesday morning, approving critical public safety upgrades, authorizing new vehicles for the Sheriff ’s Office, advancing road ...

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Storm Spotter Training Jan. 31

January 21, 2026

Residents interested in severe weather safety and community preparedness are invited to attend a Storm Spotter Training hosted by Okmulgee County Emergency Management (OCEM) in partnership with the Na...

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Winter Is Coming

January 21, 2026

With the possibility of inclement weather and extended periods of sub-freezing temperatures expected to begin Friday and continue through the weekend, Okmulgee County Emergency Management, along with ...

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OCEM Report

January 21, 2026

This report is a summary of activities Okmulgee County Emergency Management participated in and does not reflect all activities performed by or participated in by Okmulgee County Emergency Management....

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Older Americans Act funding available for senior services in eastern Oklahoma

January 21, 2026

The Eastern Oklahoma Development District (EODD) Area Agency on Aging has announced the availability of Older Americans Act Title III funding for the upcoming State Fiscal Year 2027 grant cycle.The fu...

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County residents enter guilty pleas in federal court

January 21, 2026

A series of federal prosecutions announced by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma highlights a range of serious criminal cases involving Okmulgee County residents,...

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County students named to honor rolls

January 21, 2026

SNHU announces Fall 2025 Dean’s List It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Fall 2025 Dean’s List. The fall ...

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Motorcyclist injured in Hwy 69 crash

January 21, 2026

A Henryetta man was injured in a two-vehicle collision Tuesday morning on U.S. Highway 69 in Pittsburg County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.The accident occurred at approximately 10:46 a.m...

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How is peace from Jesus different?

January 21, 2026

“God’s peace is eternal just as he is eternal,” says Jayden, 11. “The reason he gives us peace is because we aren’t eternal like he is, and we can’t handle things like he does.”Yes, God is eternal, an...

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Contradiction of the Faithful

January 21, 2026

Matthew 16:15-19, 21-23 - “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of J...