If you’re a younger worker just starting out in your career, you’ve got tremendous personal and professional opportunities ahead of you. But this is also when you will need to make some key decisions ...

Hmmm ... evidently an often-thought-about and frequently asked question. Along with many other thought-provoking ones, like: If a baby dies, does that infant go to heaven automatically? And will that ...

February 11, 1941 - April 23, 2024Services are pending for James Russell Lee, 83, of Weleetka, with Integrity Funeral Service. He passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Weleetka.

Debbie Sue West, a beloved wife and mother, of Okmulgee, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in Tulsa. She was 64 years old. Born on September 28, 1959, in Riverside, Calif., Debbie was the daughter ...

Graveside services for Clara Ruth Earnest will be held Friday, May 3, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Highland Cemetery in Okemah, with Pastor Kenny Searcy officiating.Clara Ruth Earnest was born July 15, 1942, in...

July 31, 1941 - April 28, 2024Michael Denny Hold, affectionately known as Denny, longtime resident of Henryetta, died April 28, 2024, in Tulsa. He was born on July 31, 1941, in Tulsa to Frankie S. and...

August 24, 1994 - April 25, 2024Darius Eddie Winn, age 29, funeral director’s assistant and resident of Okmulgee, passed away April 25, 2024, in Tulsa surrounded by family.A Home Going Service is sche...

Two county school jump rope teams competed in the annual Oklahoma Jump Rope Competition on Wednesday. The Preston Pirates (above) brought home 1st overall in the Gold division at the competition. Belo...

Morris High School senior Harlie Smith has joined the Connors State College cheerleading team for the upcoming year. Congratulations to Harlie, who is joined by family, friends and staff at the signin...

An outstanding season for the Preston Lady Pirates softball team came to an end this week as the squad was beaten in the opening round of the Class 4A State Tournament at the USA Softball Hall of Fame...

Most counties in Oklahoma saw a rise to jobless rates during March, according to the latest statistics from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission.Okmulgee County’s rate, however, dropped from th...

Keyton Tiger-Harjo named to Rising Star TeamThe Morris Academic Team, under Coach Jeremy Avery, returned this week after a stellar performance at the National Academic Quiz Tournament’s Small School N...

New Henryetta Public School Superintendent Jason Price was the guest speaker at a recent Henryetta Lions Club meeting.Members in attendance were Nita Robertson, Lou Ann Smith, Amy Nix, Corbet Witham, ...

Across the state, Red Cross disaster workers were on the ground helping Oklahomans recently affected by severe storms and tornadoes. In Morris, they brought emergency supplies to help residents begin ...

Chamber, 2 Sassy Skirts to host event at The BriefcaseThe Henryetta Chamber and 2 Sassy Skirts will hold a Mother’s Day Craft Show on Saturday, May 11, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.The event will be held at T...

Loyalty Day Fest is Saturday in MuskogeeVeterans of Foreign Wars Post 539 in Henryetta will be at Walmart today from 12-4 p.m. and Homeland on Sunday, May 5 from 12-4 p.m. passing out red poppies and ...

Okmulgee named among 12 other counties affectedAfter weekend storms significantly impacted parts of Okmulgee County, commissioners convened a rare Sunday session, declaring an emergency in the county,...

Dewar enters tournament Thursday at ShawneeThe 27-2 Dewar Dragon baseball team, led by Coach Josh Kilhoffer, will travel to Shawnee High School tomorrow to begin their quest for the Class A State Base...

Preston takes out Chelsea as State bid continues; to host Class A tournamentThe Preston Pirates captured the Class 2A District Championship last week with a sweep of the Chelsea Dragons, 13-1 and 10-2...