The United States Postal Service is heading into 2026 with a significant operational change that could affect millions of Americans who rely on the mail for time-sensitive documents-from mail-in ballo...

Oklahoma Human Services (OHS) will begin accepting online applications, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, for the low income home energy assistance program (LIHEAP) at OKDHSLive.org. This federally funded progra...

The Okmulgee County Sharks are preparing to represent their community on a statewide stage after qualifying for the 2026 Special Olympics Oklahoma Winter Games, scheduled for Jan. 8-10, in Edmond and ...

On Dec. 30, in a hearing over Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s effort to intervene in a homeowner’s lawsuit against State Farm, Oklahoma District Court Judge Amy Palumbo wasted no time in announcin...

The Henryetta Chamber of Commerce is preparing for a busy year of community engagement, economic development and leadership transition, highlighted by the upcoming 2026 Chamber Banquet and continued e...

A freshman Oklahoma lawmaker who upset a powerful House Republican incumbent last year is trying to turn grassroots energy into a broader policy movement, rolling out a seven-point conservative agenda...

Beginning Jan. 1 and continuing through Feb. 9, Tabernacle of Praise Church in Henryetta will open its doors nightly for a powerful, community-wide spiritual effort titled 40 Nights of Prayer. The gat...

• During a difficult season for families at the Henryetta coal mines, striking miners faced the prospect of a Christmas without food, warmth or gifts for their children. Relief arrived unexpectedly wh...

A Preston Middle School student is gaining well-deserved recognition for her growing talent and passion for the performing arts.Zoey Hudgins McCool, a sixth grader at Preston Middle School, recently t...

It is hard to believe that 2025 has come to an end. For those of us at the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA), I must say that our work felt incredibly important this year with addressing is...

1 Corinthians 16:14 - Let all that you do be done in love.What is the reason behind what we do? Whatever the situation, we must be mindful to guard our heart, for it is the origin of our thoughts and ...

“Babies go to heaven because that’s where they belong,” says Kelly, 6. Does this include babies who cry a lot? Scripture says God will wipe away every tear in the New Jerusalem.Elizabeth, 9, agrees, b...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Strange things are happening, Aries. It may be better to go with the flow right now.You might like the change that ensues, and the change in pace could be a positive.TAURUS – Apr...

An opportunity to start 2026 off without the burden of an outstanding warrant on misdemeanors, traffic cases and fines and costs payment plans is being offered by the Okmulgee County District Court.On...

As the Legislature enacted tougher sentencing laws, Oklahoma’s prison population increased for a third consecutive year in 2025.The Department of Corrections reported a population of 23,498 on Dec. 22...

Beggs truly rang in the holiday season in memorable fashion as Jingle Bell Day and the Beggs Christmas Parade transformed downtown into a scene straight out of a small-town Christmas postcard. With sm...

Lion of the Day Neesha Herring welcomed guest speaker Ryan Dunn, curriculum director at Green Country Technology Center, at the Dec. 19 meeting. Dunn shared updates on the school’s growing impact acro...

The Henryetta Community-Wide Christmas Dinner was held at the Civic Center last Thursday, Dec. 18. Tristan Demmitt, along with the community of Henryetta businesses and volunteers, were key to the suc...

Years ago, Reese Hundley learned firsthand what it felt like to be homeless.After finding black mold in his rental property, Hundley packed up and left the property with his wife and their child. Duri...

Congratulations to Dewar High School’s Brandon Weibe and Henryetta High School’s Camrynn Watkins, who were recently recognized as Luv Ford’s Athletes of the Week. Pictured above alongside Weibe are De...