As a kid, whenever I bent the truth, I deceived on purpose. Years later, looking back, I suspect that this is the way it is with most deceptions – intentionality is there. In my case I didn’t ordinari...

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A quaint gathering celebrated in the Muscogee (Creek) capitol city for Okmulgee’s first Indigenous Peoples’ Day as proclaimed by the City of Okmulgee Mayor Steve Baldridge Oct. 8, 2018. Muscogee (Cree...

Mike and Kathy Bolding presented a $500 check to Henryetta High School Wrestling Coach Dave Hutchings on Oct. 10. “The wrestling program really means a lot to us and we are proud to offer our support,...

Blood donors are greatly needed for the Green Country Technology Center Blood Drive on Wednesday, Oct. 17 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you are B-negative or O-positive, you are encouraged to give blood. A...

Oklahoma Senator Roger Thompson was recently named Rural Legislator of the Year by the Organization of Rural Oklahoma Schools (OROS). Formed in 1948, OROS advocates for rural schools and represents 33...

McTeacher’s Night was held on the evening of Oct. 8 at Henryetta McDonald’s. Competing for the title of Pie King or Pie Queen were Henryetta Public School staff Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Hodge, Mr. Artusse, Mr...

Oklahoman’s have until Friday to register to vote or update their registration in time for the Nov. 6 General Election, State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax said today. “It’s critical that peopl...

A referral by the Department of Human Services made Jan. 19 led to the investigation and the eventual arrest of an Okmulgee man. Officers received a packet from the Department of Human Services detail...

Belvin Baptist Church Activities A Fall Fest is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Belvin Baptist Church, 320 N. Mission. There will be games, fellowship, prizes and food. The Fall R...

Henryetta Public Schools Breakfast Wednesday, Oct. 10 – Pancakes, Fruits Galore, and Milk Thursday, Oct. 11 – Sausage and Biscuit, Fruits Galore, and Milk Friday, Oct. 12 – Choice of Cereal, Toast and...

Oct. 10 Walk/Bike to School Day National Walk to School Day is Wed., Oct. 1. Henryetta students K – 5th wishing to participate must meet at St. Michael’s Catholic Church at 7:15 a.m. Oct. 11 NARFE to ...

Okmulgee County’s unemployment rate dropped again during August, according to the latest news from the Oklahoma Unemployment Security Commission. During the month, the jobless rate fell to 4.8 percent...

Medical experts agree that early detection is a woman’s best defense in overcoming breast cancer. In fact, the National Breast Cancer Foundation reports that when breast cancer is detected in the earl...

Dewar’s Harvest Festival and Harvest Pageant were a success this past Saturday with hundreds in attendance for the annual celebration. Eleven youngsters were signed up to compete in this year’s pagean...

Henryetta FFA Chapter gave an update on all of the contests and events in which they have attended over the past few months at the Oct. 8 Henryetta School Board meeting. FFA members brought in various...

District Attorney Oliver Robert Barris, III, 61, passed away Oct. 6. Barris served as district attorney for District 25, which includes Okmulgee and McIntosh Counties, for many years. Barris, a lifelo...

Orders for the Henryetta Cub Scout Pack 118 Popcorn Fundraiser are due Monday, Oct. 15. All products available are trans and fat-free, non-GMO and are low calorie. Popcorn is available in various seas...

As a result of the National Opioid Crisis, Muscogee (Creek) Nation reacted by filing a federal lawsuit against major opioid manufacturers distributors and pharmacies. Now the Muscogee Nation is using ...

Henryetta resident and certified Stop The Bleed instructor Alan Kerby has begun the process of training Henryetta Public Schools staff through a three-day training course. A Stop the Bleed training co...