JEFFREY MOOREMeetings Attended• Board of County Commissioners Meeting: Provided updates on emergency management projects and ongoing operations.• FEMA Tornado Recovery Followup Meeting: Participated i...

OSU Institute of Technology proudly conferred degrees to nearly 400 students in its 228th graduating class on Aug. 22. The milestone was marked by two ceremonies honoring the achievements of Oklahoma’...

Starting tomorrow, Aug. 29, a significant change is coming to your grocery bills in Oklahoma. Thanks to House Bill 1955 (HB1955) passed in 2024, the state is eliminating the 4.5% state sales tax on gr...

John 3:27-30 - “John answered, ‘No one can have anything unless God gives it. You yourselves are my witnesses that I said, “I am not the Messiah, but I have been sent ahead of him.” The bridegroom is ...

“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the Earth” (Matthew 5:5).The subject of meekness reminds me of the man who wrote a book titled “How to Be Humble by One Who Is.” About the time you think ...

Pastor Bob and Sister Colleen Fowler invite you to Hoffman First Baptist Church to worship with us and enjoy God‘s word and blessings of healing and restoration. Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. follow...

The Preston Pirates are gearing up to host their much-anticipated annual baseball tournament, drawing teams and fans from across the region.The tournament will take place over three days, beginning Th...

Despite a strong hitting performance, the Henryetta Lady Knights softball team fell short against the Red Oak Lady Eagles with a final score of 6-1 last Thursday.The Lady Knights started strong, takin...

The Morris Lady Eagles softball team experienced a roller coaster week, showcasing their talent and resilience despite mixed results. They kicked off the week with a dominant victory over Calvin but f...

The Preston Lady Pirates softball team has been on a tear, extending their impressive season record to 9-1 with a series of decisive wins over the past week. Led by standout performances from key play...

At the start of Tuesday’s regular meeting, the Henryetta City Council took a moment to recognize longtime community member Jim Beymer, for his over 50 years of dedicated service to the city, in severa...

Attention garden enthusiasts. Are you a horticulturalist at heart that would like to network with like-minded people? Do you like creating and seeing things grow? Are you passionate about education an...

Okmulgee native Susan (Penn) Dragoo will host a book signing event at the Okmulgee Public Library this Saturday, Aug. 24, from 10-11:30 a.m. The event celebrates the release of her latest work, “Findi...

Absence from Board of County Commissioners Meeting• Director Moore was unable to attend the weekly Board of County Commissioners Meeting due to ongoing flooding in localized areas. Emergency managemen...

The scouting community in Okmulgee has gained a new addition this year with the establishment of BSA Troop 102G, an all-female troop aimed at empowering young women through adventures and community se...

Monday: Breakfast: Blueberry Muffin Lunch: Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwich, French Fries Tuesday: Breakfast: Biscuit, Gravy Lunch: Lasagna w/Ground Beef, Breadsticks Wednesday: Breakfast: French Toast Lunch...

The Dewar Lady Dragons softball team extended their flawless record this season with back-toback victories against Cyril and Rattan earlier this week. Their latest triumph, a commanding 10-0 win over ...

The Preston Pirates showcased their offensive firepower on Tuesday, cruising to a decisive 15-3 victory over the Okay Mustangs. Hunter McElhannon was the standout player, driving in four runs on three...

The Preston Lady Pirates powered their way to an 8-2 victory over a tough and determined Henryetta Lady Knights on Tuesday, thanks to an outstanding performance by Taylan Starr. Starr was unstoppable ...

The Dewar Dragons have their sights set on another winning season and a run at the State Championship this year, following an impressive 11-1 season. The Dragons were scheduled to have a scrimmage Thu...