As of March 2024, 502,221 Oklahoma children were enrolled in SoonerCare, just over half the estimated number of children living in the state. Additionally, the state estimates that about seven percent...

The Henryetta Lions Club convened for their monthly meeting on April 18 at The Shack 2.0. Members present were Kim Donathan, Nita Robertson, Mylena Poulton, Bob Fowler, Amanda Ellis, Shirley McCowan-B...

award was given to the person who decorated the best.Homeland, First Family Federal Credit Union, Henryetta Eye Center and Security Finance sponsored Henryetta’s Relay for Life walk at Cameron Stadium...

Join the Humane Society Saturday, May 4, for Rock & Rescue 2024 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Central Park Hall Expo Center in Tulsa. All adopted pets will receive a free pet ID tag and goodie bag, courtes...

Henryetta First Christian Church’s Food Pantry has adjusted their date and time for food distribution to the last Thursday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.No personal individual telephone numbers ...

MVTO and a huge shout out to the Student Leaders with the Tribal Leadership Circle of the College of Muscogee Nation for providing our Okmulgee County Homeless Shelter clients with a delicious lunch o...

The Okmulgee County 4-H Speech/Job Readiness Contests were held April 9, with Billy Haltom and David Walker serving as judges. Kyle Snow placed 1st in the Junior Division PowerPoint Presentation and R...

During last month’s Henryetta City Council meeting, discussion was held on a proposed tax incentive for liquor stores. The Henryetta Economic Development Authority had approved an item that, with the ...

DPS Superintendent Josh Kilhoffer recently recognized several Dewar Public Schools staff members. Debbie Wion was named Elementary Teacher of the Year and Brenda Joe Brewer was named Secondary Teacher...

Hunter Gobin and Graci Lollis were named Henryetta High School’s Prom King and Queen Saturday evening. Students enjoyed an evening of fun, dancing and more at the annual event. See additional photos o...

Morris, Preston Academic Teams headed to NationalsWith its strong finish at the Cougar Invitational, the Morris High School Academic Bowl Team proved themselves worthy to play on a national stage. Thi...

Okmulgee County’s Rural Water District #5 has rescheduled its annual meeting for Monday, May 6, at 7 p.m. at the RWD District Office, 10410 Loblolly Rd. in Henryetta.The meeting will include the elect...

Event planned this Friday, SaturdayThe Beggs Chamber of Commerce is proud to present their inaugural Frontier Day Friday Art Walk. The event will be held this Friday from 6-7:30 p.m. and will feature ...

Commissioners cover short agendaDuring their regular meeting Monday, the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners approved several items, including blanket purchase orders for District 1 with S&H Auto a...

The Dewar Lady Dragons Slowpitch Softball Team under the helm of Coach Stephen Castlebury, improved their record to 34-2 after three victories this week, including capturing the district title Wednesd...

No. 1 Dewar baseball shuts out CanadianThe Dewar Dragons baseball team clinched the district title after two resounding wins on Tuesday, as they hosted the Canadian Panthers.After dropping a close gam...

Henryetta downs Chelsea, WyandotteThe Lady Knights fought their way to a district championship Wednesday afternoon after three wins, as Coach Aundrea Lee’s team moved on to the next round with an 18-1...

Henryetta Lady Knights Golfer Breea Stockholm (left) and Morris Eagles Golfer Leah Ashley (right) are both headed to regional competition after qualifying on Tuesday. Leah shot a 90 (9th place) and Br...

The Henryetta Girls tennis team won their third championship at the Henryetta Invitational.The Henryetta Lady Knights scored a 14-1 victory over the host Okmulgee Lady Bulldogs in slowpitch softball.-...

If you work and work hard, you will understand this topic. Exhaustion.Too much constant physical or mental work, with no relaxation for your body and brain can bring on serious exhaustion. And that ki...