Wrestlers from Henryetta, Dewar and Wilson delivered intense performances at their respective regional tournaments, with multiple athletes punching their tickets to the Oklahoma State Wrestling Tourna...

• Dewar 42, Okay 67 - L The runner-up Dewar Dragons will play at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Seminole.• Preston 55, Luther 38 - W Preston will play Ketchum in the Area Tournament Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at th...

The Wilson Tigers and Lady Tigers showcased their resilience and competitive spirit in the Regional Tournament, facing strong opponents and earning a spot in the upcoming Area Tournament in Seminole o...

Congratulations to the Preston Pirates and Coach Chase Littlejohn, who earned the title of Regional Consolation Champions on Monday against Luther in Stroud. This was also the 100th win for Coach Litt...

A special honor was bestowed earlier this week on a former Henryetta Public School superintendent.On Monday during the halftime of the Henryetta boys game, the Knight Center was officially renamed the...

A powerful winter storm has gripped Okmulgee County and much of the state, bringing hazardous road conditions, frigid temperatures and widespread disruptions. Temperatures in Okmulgee have plummeted a...

Early voting begins Thursday, Feb. 27, for voters in Okmulgee County. Voters who cannot make it to the polls on March 4 election day have the option of voting early at the Okmulgee County Election Boa...

The highly anticipated annual Henryetta Chamber of Commerce banquet has been postponed.“After much discussion and weighing all of our options, talking to caterers and the school, out of an abundance o...

The Henryetta City Council meeting originally scheduled for Feb. 18 has been postponed due to inclement weather and will now take place on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center, located a...

It was all about the smiles and awards at the recent Okmulgee County Spring Livestock Show and Premium Sale. Thanks to all of the Okmulgee County Ag Teachers, 4-H Leaders, Fair Board, Spring Livestock...

Colonel Carl Leroy Davidson, age 86, died in St Mary’s, Ga. on Friday, January 31, 2025. Col. Davidson was born in Kankakee, Ill. on June 7, 1938, to Joseph and Genevieve Davidson. In 1963, he married...

January 2, 1948 - February 15, 2025Jackie Jackson, age 77, passed peacefully from this life at his home surrounded by family on February 15, 2025.Jackie was born January 2, 1948, in Hanna the son of O...

July 8, 1971 - February 8, 2025Charles Lang, Jr. (Lil Bit) passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025, in Tulsa. Charles was born on July 8, 1971, to Zelma Hammon O’Neal and Charles Lang, Sr. Graveside se...

January 17, 1942 - February 15, 2025Jake William Hinshaw, 83, of Edmond, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025, after a long journey with Parkinson’s disease. He was born to the late Horace Edga...

February 5, 1947 - February 16, 2025Larry D. Neal passed away after a lengthy illness at home with his wife Teresa at his side on February 16, 2025, at the age of 78. Larry was born on February 5, 194...

March 8, 1958 - February 18, 2025Mary Kay Farrill (Ducote) passed away at the age of 67 on February 18, 2025, in Okmulgee surrounded by her loving family. “Kay” was born March 8, 1958, in Ville Plate,...

Brandy Diann LaVern Carpenter, a resident of Beggs, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025, in Tulsa. She was born June 21, 1973, to David and Deloris (Gann) Carpenter.A committal service will be hel...

Pheonix Finch of Preston High School, a member of the Preston Pirates basketball team, is the latest senior to be named Luv Ford’s Athlete of the Week. Making the presentation are Missy Nash of Luv Fo...

Congratulations to Green Country Technology Center HVAC student Chris Crow, who placed 2nd in the SkillsUSA HVAC Troubleshooting competition last week. Crow will be headed to State at the end of the m...

After 47 dedicated years serving Okmulgee County, Emma Jean Gouthier is retiring. We want to wish her all the best in her well deserved retirement. Join in celebrating her legacy on Feb. 28 at 12 noon...