The Oklahoma State School Athletic Association has released information for student athletes.To be eligible for a onetime change of school hardship, students must submit a Student Transfer Application...

The Oklahoma City Thunder has spots available for its summer youth basketball camps. Tipping off in May, the Thunder has scheduled several camps across the state.Thunder Youth Basketball camps, presen...

As Memorial Day approaches, communities across Okmulgee County are coming together to honor and remember the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country. On Monday, May 2...

Tonight, a chapter closes for the Henryetta High School Class of 2025. At 7 p.m., the graduating seniors will walk across the stage inside the Knights Center, marking not only the end of their high sc...

The Henryetta City Council convened for its regular monthly meeting in a session filled with approvals ranging from financial matters and upcoming community events to extensive property abatements.The...

The spirit of Henryetta will be marching proudly through the heart of the nation’s capital this Memorial Day as the Henryetta High School Knight Brigade Band travels to Washington, D.C., to participat...

Bryan Logan, a lifelong resident of Paden was officially sworn in Wednesday as the State Senator for District 8 during a ceremony on the Senate Floor today.Senate District 8 includes portions of Creek...

Deborah Rae Benton, 69, a resident of Henryetta, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025, in Plano, Texas. Deborah was born September 24, 1955, in Coffeyville, Kansas to Alberta Vinola (Gruber) and William T...

July 8, 1971 - February 6, 2025Charles Lang, Jr., also known as ‘Lil Bit’, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2025, in Tulsa at the age of 53. Charles was born on July 8, 1971, to Zelma Hammon O’Neal a...

April 9, 1947 - May 15, 2025Services are pending for Betty Jean Patterson,78, of rural Henryetta, with Integrity Funeral Service. She passed away Thursday, May 15,2025, in Henryetta.

November 13, 1968 - May 15, 2025Charles Edward McCormack, II, 56, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025, at his home in Okmulgee. Charles was born November 13, 1968, in Okmulgee to Peggy (Monahwee) and C...

August 29, 1988 - May 17, 2025Michael John Dowling was born on August 29,1988, in Ada to Charlie and Evelyn Dowling. He passed away May 17, 2025. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 23, 2025, at...

August 1, 1933 - May 18, 2025Willie Mae Hood, 91, died Sunday morning, May 18, 2025, in Tulsa. Funeral service will be held Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 10 a.m. at Greater Jones AME Zion Church of Okmul...

April 8, 1947 - May 20, 2025Janice Kay Peters, a resident of Henryetta, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2025, in Tulsa, at the age of 78. Janice was born on April 8, 1947, in Rock Island, Ill. to Al...

Mayor Michael Dickey is shown with representatives of VFW Post 539 as a proclamation was recently signed in support of the organization’s Buddy Poppy Drive, which is currently underway. Joining Dickey...

Congratulations to Henryetta’s Abbi Dodge, who was recently honored as one of the final Athletes of the Week of the season by Luv Ford. Pictured with Dodge are Missi Nash (left) and Coach John Truesda...

The angry and resentful young man sat sullenly on the edge of his narrow cot in the cell. He had no idea how long he had been sitting there, body motionless but with his brain racing in high gear. Ben...

Marriage is more than a ceremony - it’s a union of families and finances. When you and your partner are honest with each other about money and financial goals, it can help build trust, leverage your s...

We have made the statement over the last several weeks that if we are to engage the Bible skeptics of the world in a discussion about the being and nature of God, then one place we can find common gro...

12:10 a.m. - 700 Block W. 5th St. - RP advised her husband was throwing things at her.12:37 p.m. - 11700 Block N. Hwy 262 - Grass Fire1:31 p.m. - 11700 Block N. Hwy 262 - Beggs Fire Department reporte...