It was, as George Tiger put it, “just a matter of time.”That moment arrives Saturday evening, Jan. 17, when Wilson High School hosts Beggs in a basketball matchup that will mark a milestone not only f...

An accident that occurred in December 2025 at the intersection of U.S. Highway 75 and Conifer Road in Okmulgee County has been updated following an investigation by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.Accordi...

Members of the Okmulgee County Republican Party and members of the surrounding community gathered Tuesday night to hear directly from two state lawmakers about what to expect in the upcoming Oklahoma ...

Henryetta Public Schools received a positive financial review during a recent school board meeting, as auditors presented the district’s independent audit for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, citing strong ...

Henryetta Public Works crews poured a concrete sidewalk Wednesday from the parking lot to the kayak kiosk to allow for easier access from the parking area. Three pads were also poured at the south pla...

• In response to the tragic Wilburton mine disaster, Henryetta community leaders - including Mayor Orendorff - quickly organized a relief effort. Within minutes, donations surpassed $500, with a goal ...

CF-2026-00004 01/08/2026 State of Oklahoma vs. Hooper, Corbyn Slade Malicious Injury to Property CF-2026-00005 01/09/2026 State of Oklahoma vs. Davis, Andrew Patrick Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle CF-2...

3:11 a.m. - 500 Block E. 15th St. - RP advised of a possible domestic assault involving head trauma.5:24 a.m. - 700 Block N. Porter Ave. - RP advised of a busted gas line.12:22 p.m. - 4th St. & Missio...

Monday: No School Tuesday: Breakfast: Biscuit, Gravy Lunch: Corndog, French Fries Wednesday: Breakfast: Sausage on Stick Lunch: Chicken & Noodles, Toasted Cheese Sandwich, Pickle Thursday: Breakfast: ...

October 5, 1945 - January 11, 2026Dwayne Swayze was born October 5, 1945, in Bearden to Andrew Jackson Swayze and Polly (Lucas) Swayze. He passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026, in Okemah at the age of...

January 10, 2026Virgil Lee Bonham, 79, of Okmulgee, passed away on January 10, 2026. Born and raised in Okmulgee, Virgil lived a life defined by hard work, grit and a deep love for the land, livestock...

June 20, 1936 - January 6, 2026Mary Jo Rose, 89, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026, in Tulsa. She was born Saturday, June 20, 1936, to Will Rasey and Katie (Dixon) Rasey in ...

October 29, 1972 - January 12, 2026Landon Whisner, a resident of Weleetka, passed away on January 12, 2026, in Tulsa. He was born on October 29, 1972, in Indianapolis to Cliff and Judith (Richards) Wh...

The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from November business. The monies they reported this period represent sale...

Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) is officially opening pre-enrollment for the 2026-27 school year, giving students the opportunity to secure their place in some of Oklahoma’s most in-demand care...

The Mojo Grappling Academy (MGA) kicked off the new year in impressive fashion at the United States Junior Open Championships, where some of the toughest young wrestlers from Oklahoma and surrounding ...

The Henryetta Tournament concluded with a tightly contested seventh- place game Saturday as the Henryetta Lady Knights closed strong to secure a 52-50 victory over the Beggs Lady Demons. What began as...

The Beggs Demons delivered a dramatic fourth-quarter push to slip past Checotah 71-69 in a second-round consolation matchup of the Henryetta High School Tournament, turning a halftime deficit into one...

2:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., wrapping up tournament play.--- Girls Tournament Bracket Girls tournament action begins Thursday morning with Red Oak vs. Morris at 10 a.m. The afternoon slate cont...

As your parents grow older, it may be time to talk with them about financial and aging issues, which may involve difficult conversations.You’ll want to be careful how you approach this. Mention ahead ...