Ten-year-old Billy and his dad were going to eat at Billy’s favorite buffet-style restaurant. It was the boy’s birthday, and Dad had indulgently told him that he could have anything he wanted, as much...

When you open a retirement account or buy a life insurance policy, you’re asked to name a beneficiary. It might seem like just another form to fill out, but this simple step can affect your family’s f...

The last few weeks have been spent presenting non-biblical sources that speak to one or more of the three minimal bedrock facts concerning what happened to Jesus after His crucifixion. We spent a lot ...

The Beggs Lady Demons produced a strong offensive effort Monday night, matching Preston hit for hit with 11 apiece, but a pair of key home runs helped lift the Preston Lady Pirates to a 7-4 victory in...

Correction: In Wednesday’s edition, several players on the Preston Pirates basketball team were misidentified. We sincerely apologize for the error and we are reprinting the article with the correct n...

After facing unprecedented challenges from the recent tornado that damaged their home fields, the Beggs Golden Demons showed their determination Monday with a hard-fought 8-6 victory over Holland Hall...

Pirates power past opponentsThe Preston Pirates had an explosive week offensively, recording dominant victories over Caney Valley and Regent Prep.In a 21-3 win over Caney Valley, Jace Basquez led the ...

Community members gathered recently for the Henryetta Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Legislative Forum, held the first Friday of each month at 11:30 a.m. in the meeting room at Shoney’s. The forum, whi...

House Tribal and External Affairs Leader Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, today announced he will not seek reelection for his final legislative term.First elected to the House in 2016, Fetgatter will...

In a matter of minutes on the evening of March 6, a powerful tornado tore through the heart of Okmulgee County, leaving behind devastation, heartbreak and loss. Yet in the midst of tragedy, the commun...

Friday, March 13, is the last day for eligible residents to apply for voter registration to vote in the April 7 elections.The April election is a multi-entity election, including the following:• Henry...

The Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners met Monday morning, March 9, for their regular weekly meeting at the Okmulgee County Courthouse, approving a series of routine administrative items wh...

WHEREAS, on March 06, 2026, and continuing, several severe storms containing high winds, hail, torrential rain, and flooding, and tornadoes, having occurred in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, causing known...

“If I finish my vegetables, I get dessert,” says Caleb, 8. “But Jesus didn’t get dessert. He got a spear in his side.”Caleb’s comparison might sound humorous, but it reminds us that when Jesus said, “...

• The Henryetta Chapter of the Izaak Walton League finalized arrangements for its upcoming St. Patrick’s dance and asked members to return or account for their distributed tickets so a full check-up c...

Romans 6:20-22 - For when you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness. Therefore what benefit were you then deriving from the things of which you are now ashamed? For the outcome ...

A powerful storm that tore through the community recently has left a difficult challenge for the athletic programs at Beggs Public Schools, after a tornado caused significant damage to the school and ...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Sometime this week you may discover a hidden talent you didn’t know you have, Aries.Embrace this new aspect of your identity and put it to good use.TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 This is...

Javan Asher James Bauer passed from this world tragically and unexpectedly at his home in Schulter, Thursday March 5, 2026, so young, being 18 years of age and full of life.Javan was born on April 13,...

Martha Charlena Dunlap, 92, of Beggs, passed away on March 7, 2026, at 7 a.m. She was born in Hamilton on December 23, 1933, to parents Lovena and Nealy Minyard.Her viewing will be held onDecember 23,...