This week marks the highly anticipated Walker Cup showdown, as the Henryetta Knights prepare to face off against their county rival, the Morris Eagles. The teams will battle for the prestigious Walker...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners met Monday for their regular meeting, beginning with the approval of the Sept. 16 meeting minutes and the payment of claims.Approved blanket purchase orders ...

The Henryetta Board of Education will hold a special meeting Thursday, Sept. 26, at 12 noon at the Board of Education Office, located at 1600 W. Gentry in Henryetta.Key agenda items include the follow...

NATALIE GABBARDMHR, LPCEditor’s Note: September is National Suicide Prevention and Recovery Month and therefore we will be covering a critical and often overlooked issue: the alarming rate of suicides...

Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) proudly hosted the Oklahoma CareerTech State Board meeting last week, welcoming esteemed board members and dignitaries to the campus. This event provided a valua...

The District 22 Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force has successfully concluded an investigation into a threat that led to the closure of Graham-Dustin Public Schools on Monday. The investigation reveal...

This report is a summary of the week’s activities and highlights key events and operations conducted by the Emergency Management Office. --- BOCC MeetingAttended the weekly Board of County Commissione...

Henryetta’s First Christian Church Food Pantry food distribution will be held Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.The church is located at 412 N 5th Street (5th & Cummings).Organizers of the pantry stated ...

The City of Henryetta drive thru will be closed this week through Sept. 27 while repairs are made to the roof.Inside services are still open for operation from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Visit the City of Henrye...

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God” (Matthew 5:9).“A peacemaker is a person who breaks up fights,” says Doug, age 10.Is this a referee or more like a bouncer? “If you t...

Hoffman First Baptist Church is located at 19742 4th St. in Hoffman off Hwy 266 (look for the sign saying Hoffman).Pastor Bob and Sister Colleen Fowler invite you to Hoffman First Baptist Church to wo...

Romans 14:1-4 - “Welcome those who are weak in faith, but do not argue with them about their personal opinions. Some people’s faith allows them to eat anything, but the person who is weak in the faith...

Training and socialization are well underway for Winnie, Fender, Cora and Mandolin. This is a fantastic opportunity to welcome one of these young pups into your home - without the challenges of raisin...

Tiah Harjo collected three hits in three at bats, as the Okmulgee Lady Bulldogs defeated Nowata 12-6 on Thursday, tripling in the third inning and singling in the first and third innings.Okmulgee scor...

County cheerleading squads from Morris (above) and Preston (below) are excited after a great showing at Regionals last weekend and are headed to State. Congratulations to the teams and their coaches.

The Preston Pirates baseball team displayed their competitive spirit over a series of games last week, led by standout performances from key players like Hunter McElhannon and Kaden Dean. While the Pi...

The Preston Lady Pirates softball team continues to prove their dominance on the field, securing two convincing wins last week against the Porum Lady Panthers and the Morris Eagles. Behind stellar pit...

In a tightly contested pitcher’s duel, the Beggs Lady Demons were edged out by the Prague Lady Red Devils, falling 3-0 last Thursday’s. Both teams displayed strong performances in the circle, but Prag...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Even though you told yourself you’ll just suck it up and get through the week, you’re having a change of heart, Aries. Some modifications are necessary to navigate the waters.TAU...

January 28, 1936 - September 22, 2024Earnest M. Aldridge, 88, retired business owner and resident of Beggs, died Sunday, September 22, 2024. He was born Tuesday, January 28, 1936, in Beggs to Aria Ald...