Lady Knights open golf season with third-place finish

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March 4, 2026

By PATRICK FORD Editor,

On a brisk Monday at Rock Creek Golf Course in Sapulpa, the Henryetta Lady Knights wasted little time making a statement to open their 2026 spring season.

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Read Across America Week inspires young readers

March 4, 2026

Classrooms across Okmulgee County are bursting with bright colors, wacky socks, western hats and plenty of books this week as students celebrate Read Across America 2026.Observed nationally on March 2...

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Deadline to change party affiliation approaches

March 4, 2026

Oklahomans who want to change their party affiliation must submit their change no later than March 31.According to Okmulgee County Election Board Secretary Ashley Carnes, voters may change their party...

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Commissioners approve adjustments

March 4, 2026

With wildfire season already impacting Okmulgee County and new emergency alert systems on the horizon, the Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners tackled a packed agenda Monday morning that ran...

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Legislative Forums set Friday

March 4, 2026

Okmulgee County residents are invited to attend the upcoming Legislative Forums this Friday. Representatives Scott Fetgatter and Chris Banning, along with Senator Bryan Logan, will share with constitu...

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Lions host community blood drive

March 4, 2026

The Henryetta Lions Club is calling on the community to roll up their sleeves and help save lives during an upcoming community blood drive held in honor of a fellow Henryettan.The drive is being organ...

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From Top Half to Near Last

March 4, 2026

On nearly every important measure of academic success, Oklahoma now sits at the bottom. That hasn’t always been the case.In the 1990s, Oklahoma ranked in the top half of states in reading and math, bu...

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Henryetta Lions set busy spring schedule

March 4, 2026

The Henryetta Lions Club gathered on Feb. 26 at The Shack 2.0 for its regular meeting, with members discussing a full slate of upcoming community projects and spring events.Members in attendance inclu...

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Why did Jewish leaders demand Pontius Pilate crucify Jesus?

March 4, 2026

“If Jesus healed people and fed thousands with just a few fish, why would anyone want to kill him?” asks Liam, 9. “That’s like trying to get rid of your birthday cake!”Liam’s question is both funny an...

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Love One Another

March 4, 2026

John 12:47-49 - If anyone hears My sayings and does not keep them, I do not judge him; for I did not come to judge the world, but to save the world. He who rejects Me and does not receive My sayings, ...

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STEM Summer Academy applications open

March 4, 2026

This summer, middle and high school students can experience life on a college campus while exploring exciting fields of study at the free 2026 Summer Academies in Science, Technology, Engineering and ...

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Lions to hold Pre-Rummage Sale

March 4, 2026

The Henryetta Lions Club is inviting the community to shop, save and support a meaningful cause during its upcoming Pre-Rummage Sale fundraiser set for this Saturday, March 7, weather permitting.The s...