As wildfires continue to pose significant threats to communities around the state, understanding how to stay safe and prevent fires is more crucial than ever. Wildfires can start with a simple spark a...

Basketball season wrapped up with a flurry of accolades for student-athletes and coaches from Preston and Morris, as both programs earned prestigious Heartland Conference honors. With standout individ...

Game 1: Dewar 12, Coweta 6The Dewar Dragons took control early and never looked back in a 12-6 victory over Coweta last Thursday, March 20.After a three-run first inning by Coweta, the Dragons tied it...

Basketball fans are in for an exciting week as the 2025 AIHEC National Basketball Tournament continues today, bringing high-energy men’s and women’s college hoops action to the Mvskoke Nation Reservat...

The Morris Lady Eagles struggled to contain the Haskell Lady Haymakers’ bats on Monday, falling 16-1 in a three-inning contest.Morris struck first when Talee Zackery grounded into a fielder’s choice t...

The Henryetta Lady Knights battled Prague Red Devils in a doubleheader Monday, tying the second game 6-6 after a tough 12-0 loss in the opener.In the second game, Henryetta’s bats came alive, piling u...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you may encounter some stubborn people this week and that always has the potential for confrontation. Make yourself scarce if conversations veer in the wrong direction.TAU...

July 24, 1944 - February 8, 2025Hazel Lucille (Lu) Vierling, 80, of Checotah, peacefully passed away at home on Saturday, February 8, 2025. She was born Monday, July 24, 1944, in Checotah to Arley Lee...

October 13, 1940 - March 24, 2025Anna Marie (Horton) Hancock passed away Monday, March 24, 2025, in Tulsa at 84 years of age. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Thursday. Services will take place a...

anuary 27, 1953 - March 23, 2025Jerry Benson Boswell passed on March 23, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was a devoted and cherished member of the community. Jerry was born on January 27, 1953, to ...

December 18, 1953 - March 18, 2025Debra Kay (Livingston) Long, 71, a resident of Henryetta, died Tuesday, March 18, 2025, in Tulsa. Debra was born December 18, 1953, in Pryor to Leota May (Powders) Re...

December 9, 1959 - March 22, 2025Terry Douglas Starr, 65, of Coweta, passed away on March 22, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Terry was born on December 9, 1959, to his parents, Douglas Henry Starr an...

Preston’s Pepper Gallup was nearly untouchable on the mound, throwing a no-hitter and striking out 10 in a commanding 11-0 run-rule win over the Crowder Demons. Gallup allowed no hits or runs across f...

The Dewar Lady Dragons unleashed a flurry of offense in back-to-back victories over the Okemah Lady Panthers on Monday, collecting an incredible 44 hits and 38 runs across two games. In the opener, Ko...

Area softball teams will gather for a full day of competition on Friday, March 28, as Okmulgee Public Schools hosts the 2025 Okmulgee Slowpitch Festival. The event will bring together nine local match...

Track and field fans will have two great opportunities to support local athletes this Friday, March 28, as Henryetta High School and Okmulgee High School each host major meets. The Henryetta John ‘JP’...

Three Okmulgee County high school baseball teams - Dewar, Morris and Henryetta - will be taking the field this week at the Weleetka Invitational Baseball Tournament, which begins Thursday and runs thr...

The Preston Pirates capped a spectacular run at the Drumright Baseball Tournament with a commanding 10-0 shutout over the McLoud Redskins in the championship game on Saturday. Powered by explosive off...

McIntosh County escaped the horrific wind and fire damage that devastated several communities in other areas of the state Friday, March 14.Leslie Phillips, McIntosh County Emergency Management directo...

The Henryetta City Council convened for its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 18, discussing a range of municipal matters, including financial approvals, city management updates, and abatement proceed...