The Oklahoma Historical Society and State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) are pleased to announce the designation of Henryetta’s First Presbyterian Church to the National Register of Historic Plac...

Dewar High School has announced the names of students who have been accepted for induction into the National Honor Society, one of the nation’s most respected academic organizations recognizing excell...

H-Town Theatre prepares to raise the curtain on its 2026 musical production of Annie, promising four performances, a festive Valentine’s Weekend atmosphere and a full community effort behind the scene...

Matthew 27:3-4 - When Judas, his betrayer, saw that he was condemned, he repented and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and the elders, saying, “I have sinned in betraying ...

“The Holy Spirit tells you stuff before it happens,” says Sawyer, 8. “He told my mom that Grandma was coming over, and then she showed up with cookies.”Now that’s a spiritual gift I’d like to have: th...

As Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity surges nationwide under President Donald Trump’s mass deportation campaign, some Native Americans have been detained alongside immigrants.And while Repu...

The opening rounds of the Patrons Bank Tournament got underway Jan. 21 in Preston, with area teams delivering decisive performances and setting the tone early in the week-long event.Behind balanced sc...

Morris falls to Red Oak in opener The Morris Lady Eagles opened play at the Patrons Bank Tournament with a tough matchup against a fast-paced Red Oak squad, falling 72-29 in their opening-round contes...

Beggs and Henryetta opened Tuesday night’s regular-season contest locked in a fast-paced first quarter that signaled a competitive tone. Both teams traded early scores, and neither managed to create s...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 You are unstoppable this week, Aries. Your famous pioneering spirit is magnified, giving you the green light for major breakthroughs. Take the lead in situations that excite you....

A powerful winter storm is expected to impact Okmulgee County and much of Oklahoma beginning Friday, bringing a combination of snow, sleet, ice and dangerously cold temperatures that officials say cou...

The Henryetta Chamber of Commerce invites the community to gather, celebrate and look ahead, as the 2026 Henryetta Chamber Banquet blossoms later this winter.Set for Saturday, Feb. 21, at 6 p.m., the ...

• The body of an unidentified man was found wrapped in a brown paper bundle near the Henderson hotel road, with only a few cryptic clues - initials, dates and scraps of newspaper - offering any hint o...

Voters planning to cast a ballot by mail in February elections are reminded that the deadline to request an absentee ballot is 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, according to the Okmulgee County Election Board.S...

United Indian Nations of Oklahoma (UINO) has issued an advisory urging Tribal citizens across the state to remain vigilant and to carry Tribal identification, along with any state- or federally issued...

The Okmulgee County Democratic Party held its first monthly meeting of the year last Thursday, welcoming members and community guests and hosting U.S. Senate candidate Troy Green as the evening’s feat...

Call it the power of incumbency, but for a whole different office.With seven Republican members of the Oklahoma Legislature campaigning for statewide office, GOP leaders have kept those lawmakers in t...

Monday: Breakfast: Muffin Lunch: Hamburger, French Fries Tuesday: Breakfast: Sausage & Biscuit Lunch: Chicken Strips, French Fries Wednesday: Breakfast: Waffle Lunch: Turkey & Noodles, Rolls, Broccoli...

The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage as requests from hospitals exceed the available supply of blood, leading to about a 35% drawdown of blood products in the past month. Individua...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Your attention is focused on finances and deeper connections, Aries. This is the week to speak honestly about budgets, debts or your investments with a partner.TAURUS – Apr 21/Ma...