The Dewar Dragons middle school archery team delivered an impressive performance last week, turning in a day full of personal bests and strong finishes at the tournament hosted in Shady Point.Competin...

January 22, 2026Services are pending for David R. Henson, 81, of the Wilson community, with Integrity Funeral Service. She passed away Thursday, January 22,2026, in Henryetta.

October 4, 1954 - January 19, 2026Allen Ray Callahan, 71, of Nuyaka, was born on October 4, 1954, in Sallisaw to Bill Ray and Maedean (Payne) Callahan. He passed away peacefully at his home on January...

January 15, 1944 - January 19, 2026Floyd Charles “Rick” Cross III, 89, passed away on January 19, 2026, in Bristow. He was born on January 15, 1944, in Tacoma, Wash. to Floyd Charles II and Juanita Cr...

December 15, 1942 - January 21, 2026Harold (Mickey) Osmond, a resident of Henryetta, passed away on January 21, 2026. Services are pending with Rogers Funeral Home.

December 17, 1936 - January 19, 2026Services are pending for John Anthony Gomez,89, of Weleetka, with Integrity Funeral Service. He passed away Monday, January 19, 2026, in Weleetka.

January 21, 2026Services are pending for Bonnie P. Martell, 76, of Henryetta, with Integrity Funeral Service. She passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026, in Tulsa.

4:02 a.m. - 900 Block W. 8th St. - RP advised of a house fire.1:36 p.m. - 180 Rd. & Hectorville Rd. - RP advised of a grass fire caused by someone hitting an electric pole.6:48 p.m. - 15000 Block Engl...

CF-2026-00008 01/15/2026 State of Oklahoma vs. Alexander, Tori Kristen Bail Jumping CF-2026-00009 01/20/2026 State of Oklahoma vs. Blair, Jason William Possession of Firearms After Conviction or Durin...

Katharine Holabird, American author best known for her Angelina Ballerina and Twinkle series, celebrates her birth date as Jan. 28, 1948, in Cambridge, Mass.The second of four daughters born in her fa...

Last week, we considered New Testament critic Bart Ehrman’s suggestion that the historical story of what happened to Jesus after He died was changed and corrupted over years of oral transmission befor...

The new year brings more than resolutions and fresh starts; it also ushers in several tax changes that could affect your wallet. Whether you’re saving for retirement, funding your child’s education or...

“The chief fault and default position that seems to lead to the decline in the number of husbands and wives.” A line taken from a song released decades ago, and recently re-released by Brookes & Dunn....

Due to forecasted inclement weather expected over the weekend, tournament officials moved the Checotah Wildcat Crossroads Classic to a Wednesday- through-Friday format, allowing both the girls and boy...

The Wilson Tigers fell 81-64 to Crossover Prep Academy on Tuesday in a regular-season matchup, despite a solid allaround performance on both ends of the floor.Wilson struggled early to slow Crossover ...

The Henryetta Knights powerlifting program continued to turn heads this week, as the HMS/JV and HHS squads traveled to Little Axe, returning home with a strong collection of medals and team finishes.-...

For nearly half a century, Dutch VanDenBorn’s name has been synonymous with golf in Henryetta, representing far more than wins and losses. This past weekend, that lifelong dedication was formally reco...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners tackled a wide-ranging agenda Tuesday morning, approving critical public safety upgrades, authorizing new vehicles for the Sheriff ’s Office, advancing road ...

Residents interested in severe weather safety and community preparedness are invited to attend a Storm Spotter Training hosted by Okmulgee County Emergency Management (OCEM) in partnership with the Na...

Due to forecasted winter weather at the end of the week, the Checotah Basketball Tournament has been moved up a day to begin today, Jan. 21. Game times on brackets remain the same for now, but will st...