ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 You are unstoppable this week, Aries. Your famous pioneering spirit is magnified, giving you the green light for major breakthroughs. Take the lead in situations that excite you....

The Henryetta Knights and Lady Knights competed at the Checotah Tournament last week. While the boys dropped their matches against Keys (59-26) and Eufaula (62-35), the Lady Knights fell to Hilldale i...

October 11, 1953 - January 23, 2026Keith Lynn Dunn passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2026, in Holdenville. He was born on October 11, 1953, in Topeka, Kansas to Elbert Dale and Frances Louise (Liet...

January 3, 1972 - January 26, 2026Sharla Elaine VanBrunt was born on January 3, 1972, in Henryetta to Paula Smith, she passed away Monday, January 26, 2026, in Lenna.Viewing will be from 2-7 p.m. Sund...

December 4, 1947 - January 21, 2026Elizabeth Vautrain passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, in Madison, Wisc. at 78 years of age. She was born December 4, 1947, in Okmulgee to the late William a...

January 28, 2026Pauline Shepardson passed away on January28, 2026, at her home in Okemah.Cremation services are under the direction of Schaudt’s Okmulgee Funeral Service.

October 20, 1958 - January 29, 2026Karen Davis passed away Thursday, January 29,2026, in Tulsa at 67 years of age. She was born October 20, 1958.Arrangements and cremation services have been entrusted...

October 12, 1956 - January 27, 2026Michael A. Leybas, Sr. passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026, in Tulsa at 69 years of age. He was born October 12, 1956, in Henryetta to Lillian George Leybas and Be...

CF-2026-00011 01/22/2026 State of Oklahoma vs. Miller-Cash, Rachael Ann Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle CF-2026-00014 01/22/2026 State of Oklahoma vs. Villa-Yanez, Santiago Burglary, Second Degree CF-20...

Sponsoring organizations for the 2026 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) are now being sought by the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) Child Nutrition programs. Eligible sponsors include p...

12:42 a.m. - 8100 Block Edmondson Rd. - RP advised her boyfriend wanted her to leave her property, and stated if she left he would not let her return.10:51 a.m. - Will Sampson Rd. & 234 Rd. - iPhone C...

Hopelessness. That terrible, hollow, empty sense that makes you believe there is absolutely nothing that can change your circumstance. Notice I wrote ‘believe.’ Not just ‘makes you feel.’You may be so...

American author Tony Johnston was born on Jan. 30, 1942, in Los Angeles. According to Tony, she was named for the cowboy Tom Mix’s horse. She grew up in San Marino, Calif. and loved reading as a child...

Over the last few weeks, we have presented the Gospel accounts of the resurrection of Jesus as nothing less than ancient historical documents, written within the living memories of the eyewitnesses, b...

Severe weather has long been a part of Oklahoma’s history, from tornadoes and ice storms to wildfires and floods. The first tornado of 2026 has already been recorded, and winter weather continues to p...

Wilson put together a competitive two-day stretch on the hardwood, falling to the Muskogee Roughers before bouncing back with a dramatic one-point win over Bixby JV. Senior guard Ke’shon Shelburn pace...

Due to weather-related issues and school closures, athletic events have been cancelled or rescheduled. For the most up-to-date information, please see area schools’ websites or social media pages for ...

The Dewar Dragons and Lady Dragons opened the Paden Tournament in dominant fashion last Wednesday, each earning convincing wins to advance in their respective brackets before weather-related adjustmen...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners convened for a regular meeting Monday morning, Jan. 26, at the Okmulgee County Courthouse, approving routine business items, employee matters and a right-of-...

After days of relentless winter weather that blanketed Okmulgee County in snow, sleet, and dangerous cold, a gradual thaw is finally underway. Still, officials caution that winter is far from finished...