Luv Ford Honors Athletes of the Week

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April 8, 2026

Missy Nash of Luv Ford recently travelled to Dewar and Preston to honor Okmulgee County Athletes of the Week. Pictured above with Nash is Dewar senior wrestler Clark Hotema. Pictured below are Nash and Preston sophomore basketball player Rickey Hinson. Be sure to stay up-to-date on our Luv Ford Athletes of the Weeks in each Friday’s sports section of the Okmulgee Times and Henryetta Free-Lance.

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Candidate filing ends

April 8, 2026

Following the candidate filing period last week, elections are ahead for Okmulgee County Commissioner in District 1 and 3.Leading the slate of filings are two countywide offices that drew no opponent....

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Cruise Knight to roll through town Saturday

April 8, 2026

Classic cars, revving engines and a strong sense of community spirit will once again take over downtown Henryetta as the Henryetta Chamber of Commerce presents Cruise Knight on Saturday.Scheduled from...

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April proclaimed Child Abuse Prevention Month

April 8, 2026

A call to protect the county’s most vulnerable residents took center stage Monday morning as the Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners officially proclaimed April as Child Abuse Prevention Mon...

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Chamber representatives attend State Capitol event

April 8, 2026

Last week, Henryetta Chamber of Commerce President Amber Mordecai and Vice President Kenny Wilson spent the day at the State Capitol for Chamber Day - and what an incredible opportunity it was to make...

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Schools warn of risks of ‘Senior Assassin’ game

April 8, 2026

As graduation season approaches, a long-standing senior tradition is once again drawing attention - not for its fun, but for its potential dangers.Known as “Senior Assassin,” the game has been popular...

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Governor, U.S. Senator set pace for local, state and federal candidates

April 8, 2026

More than 600 Oklahomans have filed for district, state and federal offices, according to the Oklahoma State Election Board. That’s more than the 569 who filed four years ago.Fifteen have filed for go...

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GCTC honors Teacher, Support Staff of the Year

April 8, 2026

Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) is proud to announce its Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year honorees ahead of a district-wide banquet - celebrating their achievements. The banque...

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April 8 Topsy Turvey Gathering |

April 8, 2026

First United Methodist Church, 302 S. Seminole Ave. in Okmulgee, hosts a Topsy Turvey Gathering the second Wednesday of each month from 5-7 p.m. The gathering welcomes all ages, and features free game...

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What can we learn from Jesus making breakfast?

April 8, 2026

“If Jesus made me breakfast, I’d hope for chocolate chip pancakes,” says Ella, 9. “And maybe a side of heavenly bacon.”It’s a fun thought, but what Jesus served on the shore of the Sea of Galilee afte...

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Won’t You Be My Neighbor?

April 8, 2026

Genesis 4:9 - Then the Lord said to Cain, “Where is Abel your brother?” And he said, “I do not know. Am I my brother’s keeper?”Matthew 22:36-40 - “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?” ...

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Beggs gears up for Frontier Day Festival

April 8, 2026

Get ready for a day packed with small-town charm, laughter and a whole lot of frontier-style fun, as the Beggs Community Foundation prepares to host the 2026 Beggs Frontier Day Festival on Saturday, J...