The Preston Pirates recently defeated the Eagles 78-44 in Morris, while the Lady Eagles bested the Lady pirates 36-22. Pictured is some of the action from the county duel.

The Henryetta Lady Knights battled hard but ultimately fell short against the Kellyville Lady Ponies, suffering a 45-36 defeat on Friday night. Despite a strong performance from Jordyn Goodman, who le...

The Henryetta Knights and Lady Knights recently dropped a series on the road against Eufaula. Pictured are some action shots from the matchup.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 You’re in the mood to get things done this week, Aries. Your ambition is fueled and it is the perfect time to take charge and tackle overdue projects. Be careful not to rush thin...

In a show of support for local veterans, American Exchange Bank presented a $500 donation to VFW Post 539. The presentation was made by Kent Pharoah, chairman of the board, and Dr. David Warden, direc...

The Okmulgee County Republicans are hosting a Candidate Forum this Saturday, Feb. 1, providing voters with a chance to hear directly from the Republican candidates vying for the State Senate District ...

House Tribal and External Affairs Leader Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, this week expressed thanks to the Trump Administration for clarifying the freeze on federal grant and loan funding.In a White...

Candidates interested in filing for municipal office in Okmulgee County municipalities will file Declarations of Candidacy beginning 8 a.m. Monday, Feb. 3.Those who wish to file for a municipal office...

Caring for individuals with disabilities can be a deeply rewarding experience, but it also presents unique financial and legal challenges. To help navigate these complexities, a free workshop, “The Li...

Morris Fire Department will hold its annual Pancake Breakfast Saturday, Feb. 8, from 7-11 a.m. at the Morris Elementary Cafeteria. The meal will feature all-youcan-eat pancakes, sausage and bacon. Adu...

Honored as the most recent Luv Ford Athlete of the Week was Henryetta High School basketball player Skylar Greenhaw, pictured with Coach Bunyan Johnson (right) Coy Hunnicutt of Luv Ford.

• People’s National Bank opened its doors in Henryetta with a celebration that felt more like a housewarming than a bank opening. The event featured flowers from the Henryetta Greenhouse and a warm we...

3:09 a.m. - 200 Block New Lake Rd. - Disturbance - RP advised people in a nearby room were having a party and have woken them up three times. RP requested an officer to make contact.10:40 a.m. - Hwy 7...

CF-2025-00008 01/28/2025 State of Oklahoma vs. Dunbar, William Eugene Stalking in Violation of Court Order CF-2025-00009 01/28/2025 State of Oklahoma vs. Burks, Jordan Shay Child Neglect CF-2025-00010...

The Henryetta Lady Knights faced a tough challenge against the Eufaula Lady Ironheads, falling 57-25 on Tuesday.Henryetta’s best quarter came in the second, where they outscored Eufaula 11-9. However,...

The Wilson Tigers placed 2nd in the 2025 Muscogee Nation Invitational Basketball Tournament last week. See additional photos from the tournament on page B8.

Okmulgee Boys (9-8)• Okmulgee 84, KIPP Tulsa 89 - L (OT) --- Okmulgee Girls (2-13) --- Morris Boys (6-11)• Morris 57, Beggs 51 - W --- Morris Girls (10-6)• Morris 36, Beggs 45 - L --- Beggs Boys (3-11...

The Henryetta Knights recently won the Beggs Invitational Tournament. Pictured are the Knights, along with the Lady Knights and Beggs Lady Demons during the event.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Express yourself with great confidence this week, Aries.You feel like you are in control and well organized. This is a recipe for success regarding the things you need to accompl...

Several county teams participated in the Muscogee Nation Invitational last week, including the Wilson Lady Tigers and Morris Lady Eagles, who placed 3rd and 5th respectively. Pictured are several coun...