Area residents will have an opportunity to safely dispose of unused medications and medical sharps during a special take-back event scheduled for Wednesday, April 15, at OSUIT.The event will take plac...

Community outreach and meeting the needs of local families took center stage during the March 26 Lions Club meeting, as members heard from a special guest about ongoing efforts to combat food insecuri...

The Beggs Lady Demons put together an impressive showing at the plate but ultimately fell short in a 12-9 loss to Dewar at MCN’s Claude Cox Omniplex on March 24.In a high-scoring contest, Beggs out-hi...

The Henryetta Lady Knights slowpitch softball team showed flashes of offensive firepower and resilience throughout a challenging slate of games Thursday at Jenks, but ultimately came away winless agai...

The Preston Lady Pirates put together an impressive stretch of softball this past week, showcasing offensive firepower, disciplined defense and steady pitching en route to three decisive victories ove...

The Beggs Middle School Invitational brought together 27 teams in Beggs, with athletes from Beggs, Preston, Henryetta, Twin Hills and Schulter highlighting a full day of competition across sprints, di...

The Beggs Golden Demons rebounded to win three-straight at the Chandler Tournament after a tough two-game matchup against Stigler in late March.---- Late-inning surge sinks Beggs in 7-4 loss to Stigle...

B4 • Okmulgee Times & Henryetta Free-Lance Wednesday, April 8, 2026

The Beggs junior high baseball team recently battled through a tough late-March stretch, dropping four games to Preston, NOAH, Hilldale and Checotah.--- Preston JH explodes for 15-run inning in rout o...

Late rally spoils strong offensive night for Beggs The Beggs Junior High Lady Demons delivered an impressive performance at the plate on March 23, but came up just short in a heartbreaking 9-7 loss to...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you are catching a second wind this week that could rival a hurricane. No one can slow you down right now.Channel this energy into a passion project.TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21...

Dewar students Kali England and Shyan Snelson took time out of their day Wednesday to help Okmulgee County 4-H deliver donations to Beggs and Dewar Public Schools. The community is proud of them for s...

The 2026 candidate filing period is officially underway, with several individuals submitting their paperwork on the opening day for county, state and judicial offices.Several county-level positions sa...

For generations of students at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology, it wasn’t just a meal - it was a tradition, a memory, and for many, a weekly ritual that brought people together.Now, ...

Gospel Tabernacle, 406 E. Spruce St. in Henryetta, invites the community to join their Easter Extravaganza on Saturday, April 4, at 1 p.m. The event will feature age-appropriate egg hunts, festive foo...

It is time to put it into gear and hit the open road. Our Blood Institute is kicking off its April and May donor campaign, inviting the community to make a stop along the iconic Route 66 and help fuel...

OSUIT will host its annual High Voltage Rodeo this Saturday, April 4, bringing together approximately 50 students from OSUIT’s High Voltage Program and OSU-OKC’s Line Technician Program. This friendly...

Behind a dominant offensive performance and a standout day from Emmy Hall, the Dewar Lady Dragons rolled to a commanding 14-0 victory over Okemah on Tuesday.Hall led the charge with a perfect day at t...

The Dewar High School track team had a strong showing at Konawa on Tuesday.Parks placed 3rd in the 800 with a time of 2:20.16, 5th in the1600 with a time of 5:39.58, and brought home 1st place in the3...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Your confidence is at an alltimehigh, Aries. This is the week to pitch an idea or finally send that text you’ve been mulling over. The universe is backing your bold moves.TAURUS ...