In the age of social media, it’s easy to find advice on just about anything - including how to manage your money. Content creators known as “finfluencers” - short for financial influencers - use platf...

Now, back to the question, “How do you get from atoms to self-consciousness?” How do you get from the atomic chemistry in your brain to a mental thought - maybe even the thought about how fascinating ...

American author and illustrator of children’s books Felicia Bond celebrates her birth date as July 18, 1954, in Yokohama, Japan.Born to American parents, Felicia lived in Japan for two years before gr...

Are you one of those people who always staunchly defends the stand you have taken - no matter what? No backing up and reexamining your thoughts and motives? You never attempt to peek around the prover...

The Dewar Dragons basketball program is opening its doors for a special skills development event this Friday, inviting boys and girls from surrounding areas to participate in a focused gym session cen...

The lights of Tate Field will shine bright on Monday, Aug. 18, as the Beggs Golden Demons host their Demon Debut event. Set to begin at 7 p.m., this exciting evening offers fans a first look at the 20...

The Beggs Lady Demons softball team kicked off practice earlier this week and will play their first scrimmage next week. The Lady Demons are led by new Head Coach Cody Pair, who will be assisted by Je...

The 2025-26 Preston Cheer squads had an exceptional cheer camp experience. Both the high school and middle school teams refined their skills and established a solid team foundation. Coaches Reed and T...

The Henryetta Public Library wrapped up its 2025 Summer Reading Program on Monday with a meaningful and educational visit from members of VFW Post 539. Students from first through eighth grade gathere...

The community is invited to once again join the 9th annual Okmulgee County Prayer Walk, which will be held Saturday. Aug. 2, beginning at 9 a.m.The Prayer Walk will begin at Okmulgee High School’s Bro...

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) is leading an active homicide investigation following a deadly shooting that occurred in the early morning hours of July 12 in Okmulgee.Just after mid...

Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) is kicking of the new school year with its annual Back to School Bash, scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 7, from 5-7 p.m. at the GCTC campus, located at 1100 OK-56 Lo...

Even though the weather wasn’t perfect last Saturday, it was a great day for a good cause as 874 items were donated from the Henryetta Lions and Rotarians to the Okmulgee County Humane Society at thei...

Knights of Columbus Council 2394 of St. Michael Catholic Church in Henryetta will hold a Christmas in July Bingo fundraiser Wednesday at 7 p.m. The event will take place at St. Michael Catholic Church...

In the wake of the tragic flooding along the Guadalupe River in Texas, the ever-present risk of tornadoes in Oklahoma, an already-active hurricane season and droughts across much of the U.S., the Okla...

Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) offers two upcoming grant writing courses designed to help individuals and organizations secure funding for meaningful community projects. Whether supporting a n...

The Henryetta Lions Club held its regular monthly meeting on July 10 at The Shack 2.0, where members gathered for updates, a special guest presentation and planning for upcoming community service even...

This report is a summary of activities Okmulgee County Emergency Management participated in and does not reflect all activities performed by or participated in by Okmulgee County Emergency Management....

My dad is a preacher,” says Dylan, 7.Say no more, Dylan. We understand. Another Dylan, 6, says he remembers to live for God by a simple formula: “Love people, listen to God, don’t push and don’t talk ...

2 Chronicles 20:12, 15 - “Our God, will you not judge them? For we have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.” He [Jahaziel] said: “...