2:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., wrapping up tournament play.--- Girls Tournament Bracket Girls tournament action begins Thursday morning with Red Oak vs. Morris at 10 a.m. The afternoon slate cont...

As your parents grow older, it may be time to talk with them about financial and aging issues, which may involve difficult conversations.You’ll want to be careful how you approach this. Mention ahead ...

Maybe it truly has been horrible all this time, maybe God did pick you out of all humanity to suffer badly your entire life. Maybe, just maybe, you were selected to show the world how a life of pure m...

Kate McMullan, American author of over one hundred children’s books, celebrates her birth date on Jan. 16, 1947, in St. Louis, Mo.As a child, she loved to read Greek myths, Nany Drew mysteries and ani...

Before we investigate the historical resurrection claim that Jesus of Nazareth rose from the dead, something more must be said about the Gospels here. We had said early on that in order to have a conv...

The Wilson Tigers continue to build momentum on the hardwood, coming off a strong showing at the Konawa Tournament and capping the week with a decisive home win Tuesday night. The Wilson Lady Tigers w...

Congratulations to Wilson senior Zechariah Tecumseh for his outstanding performances this weekend at the Hilldale Wrestling Invitational and Will Rogers Morey Villareal Tournament. Tecumseh concluded ...

Congratulations to Wilson Boys Basketball Coach Grant Proctor, who earned his 100th career win Tuesday night with a 80-61 victory over Braggs. Proctor is in his seventh season as head coach for the Ti...

Several Okmulgee County teams enjoyed success at recent basketball tournaments. Pictured above, the Dewar Lady Dragons finished third at the Arkansas River Shootout in Webbers Falls. The Lady Dragons ...

Thursday, Jan. 15• Okmulgee vs. Tahlequah Sequoyah• Morris vs. Daniel Webster --- Friday, Jan. 16• Wilson vs. Okmulgee• Morris vs. Henryetta• Preston vs. Beggs• Dewar @ Maud• Schulter vs. Bowlegs --- ...

Dobson Fiber announces another multi-million-dollar expansion of its fiber internet offering with a groundbreaking in Henryetta with city and chamber officials.“Dobson Fiber has been serving Oklahoman...

A Henryetta man has been sentenced to federal prison following an investigation into illegal firearm possession, highlighting one of several recent cases announced by the United States Attorney’s Offi...

Struggle to keep the Okmulgee County Courthouse heating and air system operational took center stage Monday morning, as county commissioners voiced mounting frustration over equipment damage, delayed ...

Henryetta residents who wish to take part in the upcoming Henryetta Public Schools No Tax Increase School Bond Election are reminded that the voter registration deadline is Friday, Jan. 16.The school ...

With the clock ticking toward the final deadline, Okmulgee County Treasurer Lindsay Bunch is urging property owners to take advantage of the extended property tax payment window before penalties take ...

February 2, 1938 - January 10, 2026Services are pending with McClendon-Winters Funeral Home for Joyce Ann Quartapella, who passed away January 10, 2026.

June 30, 1942 - January 1, 2026Casey Joe Elliott, of Boynton, passed away at his son and daughter-in-law’s home in Henryetta on January 1, 2026. Casey was born on June 30, 1942, the son of Joseph M. E...

November 14, 1959 - January 2, 2026Services for Doris Ann Barnett will be held Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 2 p.m. in the Okmulgee Chapel of Biglow Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Friday from ...

October 5, 1945 - January 11, 2026Graveside services for Dwayne Swayze will be held Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Highland Cemetery in Okemah.Dwayne Swayze was born October 5, 1945, in Bea...

January 26, 1954 - January 9, 2026Curtis Patrick Sweat, a resident of rural Weleetka, passed away Friday, January 9, 2026, in Weleetka at the age of 71. He was born January 26, 1954, in Henryetta to W...