Set a Plan of GrievingMany people say, “Never say never.” Never is a strong word to be sure, and I am going to use it in this article to emphasize what can be very harmful to someone who is grieving. ...

MGA team excels at Glenpool TourneyThe Mojo Grappling Academy returned home recently with three Adidas All-Americans. These three youngsters battled through a long day of wrestling to earn AA status i...

Lady Knight Golf competed in and hosted their annual H-Town Girls Classic tournament at the Henryetta Golf Club on April 10. Henryetta faced an extremely difficult day with high winds and a steady rai...

Boys tennis squad places 5th at Henryetta InvitationalThe Lady Knights were the Henryetta Invitational Runner-Up at the tournament held last Friday. The Knights boys tennis team placed 5th.Medalists f...

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Bobby William Wells, Jr., age 33, of Durant, was sentenced to 70 months in prison for being a Felon in Possessio...

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Amya Elise Walker, age 20, of Ada, was sentenced to 33 months in prison for one count of Assault Resulting in Se...

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced this week Lauren Ann Jackson, age 35, of Broken Arrow, was sentenced to 23 months in prison for burning the body of a...

Explain the Proverb, “Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all sins.”“While I was eating lunch with my friends, one of them told another he was fat,” says Connor, age 7. “The word ‘fat’ upset my fr...

“Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, every one according to his ways, says the Lord God. Repent and turn from all your transgressions, lest iniquity be your ruin. Cast away from you all the...

Bob Yandian to discuss ‘End Times’ April 28Bob Yandian will be speaking on “End Times” at Jubilee Christian Center Sunday, April 28, at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.For more than 40 years, Bob Yandian has tau...

We had a great turn out at the Speech/Job Readiness Contests on April 9. These kids showed up for each other and supported one another when it really mattered. Shout out to our judges Billy Haltom and...

Past and present staff, students and community invitedStonebridge Academy is closing at the end of this school year, so as a final celebration, a reunion event is planned with a celebration to cherish...

Chamber event is Saturday at County FairgroundsThe highly anticipated Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce Spring Fling Craft Show is just around the corner, and excitement is brewing as artisans and crafters...

May 27, 1966 - April 13, 2024Services are pending with Rogers Funeral Home for Leo Hicks, Jr., who passed away April13, 2024.

November 22, 1960 - April 14, 2024Winslow Rex Johnson was born November 22, 1960, in Claremore to Jimmie and Minnie (Sullivan) Johnson. He passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Edmond at the age of 6...

July 3, 1939 - April 11, 2024Albert Lee Suiter, a former Henryetta resident, was born in Dewar to his parents Buster Allen Suiter and Lorene Josephine (Yandle), who preceded him in death. Bert was 84 ...

Officers with VFW Post 539 in Henryetta joined Mayor Michael Dickey last Friday as he signed a proclamation declaring April 29 through May 3 as Buddy Poppy Week. Pictured from left are Sr. Vice Comman...

Congratulations to Dewar Prom King and Queen Nevin Corbin and Marti Yaerger. Dewar held its prom last weekend at the Okmulgee Elks Lodge.

Robert Kramer reaches milestoneRobert Kramer was all smiles Monday as he was the ‘talk of the town,’ having reached a milestone very few can attain.Kramer celebrated his 102nd birthday on April 15, an...

$750,000 grant received for new adoption centerThe Okmulgee County Humane Society is excited to announce its future home in Historic Downtown Okmulgee, made possible through a $750,000 grant from the ...