Morris Assembly of God will hold a Thanksgiving Grocery Giveaway this Sunday, Nov. 17, following their service.The church is also holding a Coats for Kids event for children ages 0-11.Winter coats wil...

Almost two dozen wreaths were made by the women of the First Nazarene church of Henryetta to honor the 19 military men of Okmulgee County who lost their lives in the Vietnam War. The wreaths were used...

Most counties in Oklahoma saw a decrease in jobless rates during September, according to the latest statistics from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission.Okmulgee County’s rate decreased slightl...

A tragic vehicle collision on Nov. 8 led to the death of a 37-year-old Edmond woman on Interstate 40, approximately two miles east of Henryetta. The accident occurred around 4:45 p.m. amid rainy weath...

Vince Harjo, 36, of Glenpool, was sentenced last week to 48 months in prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release for possession of child sexual exploitation material. The sentence was handed ...

Members of Prairie Bell Home and Community Education awarded a $200 scholarship to Jackson Siegenthaler, a 2024 Distinguished Graduate of Beggs High School. Jackson is the son of Kristine and Michael ...

Valerie Naumann has been busy sewing for the upcoming Prairie Bell OHCE Morris Christmas Bazaar & Craft Show. She will be selling beautiful baby blankets, cloth baby books, quilts and many other handm...

Oklahoma utility ratepayers could be paying even more money from a huge winter storm almost four years ago after cities questioned if the Oklahoma Corporation Commission could waive franchise fees or ...

Elections are often exciting, inspiring, and even traumatic. For those who win, they begin a new chapter of their lives, working to make a difference for the people they serve. For those on the short ...

1 Peter 4:1-5 - “Since Christ suffered physically, you too must strengthen yourselves with the same way of thinking that he had; because whoever suffers physically is no longer involved with sin. From...

“God made us because he was tired of seeing dinosaurs on the world,” says Austin, age 7. “He didn’t like the dinosaurs,” adds Colton, 6. Are you guys saying we’re God’s Plan B? Think again.“I think Go...

For the Okmulgee Bulldogs and Morris Eagles, the 2024 season came to a close with back-to-back losses on Friday, leaving both teams without a victory this year and signaling the end of challenging sea...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, put aside any errant musings and give important tasks your utmost attention this week.Energy is better spent on others, so keep this in mind when you get busy.TAURUS – Apr...

With all precincts reporting, Okmulgee County revealed decisive choices in federal, state and local races alongside critical propositions.The 2024 General Election, held this Tuesday, Nov. 5, saw sign...

Green Country Technology Center announced its Halloween Contest winners. Winners for the door decorating contest include HCC Underwood (1st), HCC Longan (2nd), Cosmo A.M. (3rd) and Cosmo P.M. (4th). W...

Vets for Pets and the Okmulgee County Humane Society would like to thank Okmulgee’s American Legion Post 10 for providing refreshments for the volunteers and staff at several recent events, including ...

The Henryetta football squad was entertained at the Santee drug store, with the balcony decorated in high school colors and roses of red and white. Ice cream and cake were served to about thirty membe...

This Veterans Day, we honor two veterans with stories that deserve to be told - Mr. William Dunlap, a Korean War veteran, and Mr. Vincent Mc-Gee, a National Guard mechanic and engineer. Their lives, s...

First Family Federal Credit Union (FFFCU) recently awarded $250 Amazon gift cards to two local teachers as part of their PRIME Teacher Giveaway.On Oct. 3, FFFCU Marketing Director Ashely Morris awarde...

Monday: Caramel Cinnamon Rolls Lunch: Hamburger, French Fries Tuesday: Breakfast: Biscuit, White Gravy Lunch: Spaghetti & Meat Sauce, Breadsticks Wednesday: French Toast Lunch: Steak Fingers, Mashed P...