“I’m cleaning up my room,” says Joseph, 5. “People need room to walk so they don’t trip. I’m not hurting anyone and that makes God happy!”Whether you’re 5 years old or 50, cleaning your room is always...

“If I have told you earthly things and you do not believe, how can you believe if I tell you heavenly things?” John 3:12 To set the stage, today’s words are contained in the conversation between Nicod...

The Academy of Okmulgee to open in August The Academy of Okmulgee is a free, public school that will open in August. It will first open to students in PreK through 8th grade and will add one grade eac...

trophy in the Class B Area II District Tournament after suffering a 42-15 loss to the Braggs Lady Wildcats. The district title was the first for the Schulter in over 50 years.Dr. Jeremy Johnson volunt...

Fundraiser to be held at YMCAThe Okmulgee County Sharks are seeking the community’s support once again as the annual Shark Shiver and Buddy Walk 2024 returns March 2.This year, the event will be held ...

VFW Post 539 in Henryetta will conduct its Feed the Vets program Thursday, March 7, at 11 a.m. at New Life Assembly of God Church, located at 1201 S. C Street in Henryetta.Volunteers are needed at 10 ...

The Mvskoke Dome in Okmulgee was the site of Tuesday’s Class 5A Girls Regional Wrestling Championships. Wrestlers from 35 schools across the state of Oklahoma, including three from Okmulgee County, ba...

Dogs, Lady Demons win county showdownThe regular-season schedules for the Beggs and Okmulgee varsity basketball programs came to a close Tuesday evening at the Beggs Event Center.Both county schools c...

Preston and Henryetta concluded their homeand- home regular-season varsity basketball series Tuesday evening at the Henryetta Event Center.The visiting Pirates and Lady Pirates came away with victorie...

Wall of Love fundraiser underwayThis Valentine’s month, please help us help dogs, puppies, cats and kittens in need by donating to our Wall of Love fundraising campaign.Dedicate your donation to a spe...

Benard scores 55 points, eclipses 1,500 for career on Graham-Dustin Senior NightSenior nights for athletes often evoke a mix of emotions - somberness at the end of a high school career intertwined wit...

On the day that 15-year-old Ethan Crumbley opened fire in his Michigan high school, a teacher found a graphic drawing of gun violence with disturbing phrases. The most haunting, however, were two simp...

Sophomore forward Jasmine Johnson showcased her scoring skills last Tuesday night as she propelled the Chieftains to victory against the Hanna Dragons during Graham-Dustin’s senior night. Johnson’s ou...

Fruit is served each breakfast, and a fruit and vegetable bar is available for each lunch. Milk is served at both meals.Monday: Breakfast: Banana Muffin Lunch: Chicken Sandwich, French Fries Tuesday: ...

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Oklahoma State Office and State Director Kenneth Corn met with community leaders from Oklahoma’s historic 13 all-black towns during an outreach ...

Pancake Breakfast benefit is SaturdayThe annual Okmulgee County Spring Livestock Show is currently underway at the Okmulgee County Fairgrounds. FFA members and 4‐H students around the county are parti...

Oklahoma CareerTech is upgrading its online platform that connects students and businesses.CareerTech is working with the Oklahoma State Department of Education to upgrade Connect 2 Business, a compon...

Loren Porter Smith shares first workHenryetta Public Library is excited to host a book signing for a former Henryetta resident and HHS graduate on Saturday, Feb. 24.The event will be from 10 a.m. to 1...

Alexander Christian Davis, 37, of Glenpool, was sentenced to 141 months imprisonment for one count of Sexual Abuse of a Minor in Indian Country. Davis is also subject to a tenyear term of supervised r...

During his sixth State of the State address this week, Gov. Kevin Stitt called for tax cuts, asserted the state’s authority in ongoing disputes with tribal nations and said he wanted to promote marria...