An old man wakened to the grandfather clock in the hall chiming the hour. But when he heard 11-12-13-14 chimes, he quickly rolled over to shake his sleeping wife. Her mumbled response was, “What?” He ...

OKLAHOMA CITY - Senate leaders praised the bipartisan and near-unanimous passage of new Senate district maps. Senate Bill 1x passed on a 46-1 vote Wednesday and now moves to the Oklahoma House of Repr...

Who will find the Golden Ticket and a chance at winning a $250 Visa gift card, just in time for the holidays? Oklahoma Blood Institute invites blood donors to visit "Obie the Blood Drop" and "The Choc...

Nov. 18, 1921 NEW CLUES IN CLAY CASE The finding of the man or men who shot and killed Constable Joe Clay at Coalton Wednesday night is today hanging around the man named O’Malley, who was arrested by...

Henryetta Public Library has the books “Doctor De Soto” and “Sylvester and the Magic Pebble,” by author William Steig available to check out. The week of Nov. 14 through Nov. 20 is National Geography ...

The Dewar Dragons will face their biggest challenge of the 2021 season this Friday night. The defending Class B state champion Dragons will host the Garber Wolverines at Dr. Ted Lewis Stadium in the s...

If the Beggs Golden Demons are to snap their 45-year championship drought in 2021, they will need to overcome one of their biggest obstacles this Friday night in Vian. If the Demons are to reach the C...

Are you tired of green bean casserole? Do you even like green bean casserole? It is at a lot of tables on Thanksgiving Day, but what if you don’t like it? You can still include this nutrient dense veg...

This Sunday, Nov. 21, is the Last Sunday of the Church Year. Readings will be from Isaiah 65:17–25, 1 Thessalonians 5:1–11 and Matthew 25:1–13. BY FAITH WE ARE PREPARED FOR CHRIST’S RETURN “The day of...

Henryetta Public Schools hosted a memorable Veteran’s Day program on Thursday morning in the high school auditorium. U.S. Navy veteran Jerry Dickey is pictured above, standing amid an Armed Forces med...

Okmulgee County Democratic Central Committee is finalizing plans for the first annual “Living Legends Banquet." The event will launch the first major fundraiser for the current election cycle. This ye...

Henryetta Knight Brigade will participate in several upcoming events. A Christmas Concert will be held on Saturday, Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. with a Christmas party to follow. The location will be announced. ...

Tulledega Hills Music Theater presents a Gospel Benefit Concert on Friday, Nov. 19 for the Henryetta Police Department Christmas Stops. There will be two shows featuring Garland Blocker and Blue Tradi...

During their regular monthly meeting on Monday, Henryetta Chamber of Commerce announced the annual Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, Dec. 4. Parade entry forms are available at the chamber of...

Henryetta Public Schools announced that the Pluto bus will run approximately 40 minutes late on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday afternoon routes. Parents are encouraged to pick up their children after ...

A 2nd annual First Responders and Military Appreciation, hosted by Joy In Life Ministries in Henryetta, was enjoyed on Saturday afternoon. The outdoor event included a giveaway of over $10,000 in item...

Will and Leslie Lewis of Okmulgee County were honored with the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Excellence in Agriculture Award at the organization’s annual meeting held Nov. 6 in Norma...

WASHINGTON -- Oklahoma’s senior senator on Thursday called on President Biden to roll back his mandate requiring federal employees and contractors to become fully vaccinated by the new deadline of Jan...

Nov. 17 – Nov. 24 Wednesday, Nov. 17 – Wester Egg Bake, Hash Brown, Vegetable Juice, Biscuit, Banana and Milk Thursday, Nov. 18 – Roast Turkey with Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Peas, Hot Roll, Pumpki...

Well, folks, that day is fastly approaching! Yup, my birthday! Who would have thought it? That I would see this day, again! I would kick up my heels, if only I could. However, I better just act my age...