Henryetta Public Schools Athletic Director Bryan Leeder this week shared some information about the new board-approved guidelines for sporting events.“Just so everyone knows, the main thing is that we...

The Henryetta High School cheer squad advanced to State following their performance last Saturday in Chickasha. Finals will be held this weekend at Union High School. Congratulations to Henryetta Chee...

Commissioners hear request to amend Fair Board rulesDuring Monday’s meeting of the County Commissioners, the Okmulgee County Sheriff ’s Office requested approval to apply for a no-match grant through ...

The 2023 Dewar High School Homecoming Court crowned their Homecoming King and Queen last week during Friday night’s football game at Dr. Ted Lewis Field. Teddy Lane was named All-School Homecoming Kin...

The Henryetta High School Library has several inviting new murals to welcome students. Painted by Eddie Thomas and Leslie Prentiss, the murals feature a ‘groovy’ theme with lots of color, promoting th...

HENRYETTA 4-H & FFA BOOSTER CLUB REPORTERThe Okmulgee County Free Fair was held September 7-9. Many Henryetta 4-H and FFA members entered livestock and indoor exhibits, and many of the indoor exhibits...

Henryetta’s Makayla Baxter to perform in award-winning musicalA sensational Broadway musical opens tonight in Tulsa, celebrating the iconic American singer-songwriter Carole King.“Beautiful: The Carol...

Pastor Cordell Hines of Henryetta New Life Assembly of God and James Page of Joy in Life Fellowship announced several events related to the restart of the Henryetta Ministerial Alliance this week.A Co...

The Muscogee Nation Primary Election for Principal Chief, Second Chief and National Council Seat A will be held this Saturday, Sept. 16. Polls are open from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Early voting is scheduled f...

It’s Homecoming Week at Dewar Schools. Each day is a themed dress up day.Monday was Country vs. Country Club; Tuesday was Favorite Jersey Day; Wednesday is Galaxy Day (wear your stars, planets and out...

Henryetta High School alumni Makayla Baxter is all set to perform in the Broadway musical “Beautiful: The Carol King Musical,” which opens Friday, Sept. 15 and runs through Oct. 1. The Theatre Tulsa p...

Pending City Council approvalPATRICK FORDNEWS EDITORFollowing a short executive session Monday morning, Dr. James Warden was selected to be a trustee of the Henryetta Economic Development Authority (H...

TRANE gives update on courthouse renovationsMonday’s meeting of the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners began with the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayerful acknowledgment of the tragedy endured on ...

Henryetta VFW Post 539 held its Feed the Veteran event last Friday. Assisting were the Weleetka High School Cheerleaders and members of the Tulsa Public Schools Jr. ROTC program, along with VFW member...

Superintendent Noble to retire at end of school yearNew Spectator Guidelines and Procedures for Henryetta Public Schools for the 2023-24 year were approved Monday evening during the regular board meet...

Family Fun Festival is Saturday, 9 a.m. - noonThe 2023 Okmulgee County Free Fair is underway, with the doors opening yesterday to the public to see the hard work of OHCE groups, FFA and 4-H students, ...

First Family Federal Credit Union presented their 11th annual Smokin’ Hot Car and Bike Show last Saturday, during the Labor Day Celebration.The winners of the various categories are listed below.CarsP...

The Summer Reading Program at the Henryetta Public Library has completed, and winners have been drawn from a list of those who completed the necessary requirements. 2nd grader Harper Tecumseh-Sands re...

Local artist prepares to wow Orpheum crowd If you’re looking for some live music this weekend, local artist Winnie Cooper has you covered. She’ll be performing various songs, spanning a number of year...

Okmulgee Mayor, County Commissioner team up to share uplifting message“Look up in the sky, it’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s … a bird! As the birds are released and take flight they are soon circling ov...