Henryetta Express pitchers Braxton Wiebe (above) and Brayden Murphy deliver pitches during the OK Kids 12U state baseball tournament at the Sallisaw Sports Complex. Wiebe struck out 15, including the ...

Over forty contestants braved the heat for a skate competition at Henryetta’s skateboarding park. The event was judged by Kevin Bailey.Henryetta Heat 10-and-under OK kidsup.Henryetta Superintendent Jo...

There is a misconception that state lawmakers only work four months out of the year.As a former state representative, I can assure you that these men and women are always “on the clock” to address con...

Oklahoma State University Extension horticulture and gardening experts will partner with local gardening enthusiasts to present the Oklahoma School and Community Garden Conference.It is slated for 8:3...

Conservation group asks citizens to report sightingsA conservation group focused on rivers is asking Oklahomans to keep an eye out for small black caterpillars and the yellowish-brown adult beetles th...

Okmulgee County Treasurer Vonna Lampkins was honored last week on her retirement with a special reception, marking her final day. Lampkins has been employed by Okmulgee County for 36 years, with the m...

“God puts people into our lives who lead us to Jesus,” says Maggie, 11. “They may show his love by hugging, helping them out, telling them that God loves them, and being kind to them.”It’s humbling to...

Henryetta First Christian Church, 412 N. 5th St., hosts a Food Pantry at 10 a.m. the last Saturday of each month.OKFB Youth AgricultureConference Applications |Applications for the OKFB Young Farmers ...

Current Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as “food stamps”) recipients in 32 counties whose households lost food because of the June 17 severe storms may request a replac...

Bunyan named Dean of StudentsPersonnel matters were considered during a special meeting of the Henryetta Public School board June 29.Following an executive session, Bunyan Johnson was named Dean of St...

Dean Craig: The Man with the Colorful LifeMeet Dean Craig.“I was born at a very early age in a log cabin I helped my mother build.”If you’ve had the pleasure of meeting him, then you know Dean Craig i...

McGuire honored for service to countyUndersheriff Fred McGuire officially said goodbye at Monday’s session of the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners.McGuire, who retired June 30, thanked everyone ...

Lindsay Bunch was sworn in Monday morning as the new Okmulgee County Treasurer by Judge Pandee Ramirez (right). Joining her in the ceremony is her husband, Dakota and son Arlon. Her mother and sister ...

The American Indian College Fund has appointed two tribal college presidents and two private sector professionals to its governing board of trustees.Dr. Monte Randall (Muscogee [Creek] from the Apekv-...

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced today Danny Gene Kirby, age 65, of Tulsa, was found guilty by a federal jury of one count of Involuntary Manslaughter...

Beggs track coach Gerard Alexander retires after 36-year careerAfter 36 years in the coaching field, Beggs coach Gerard Alexander called it a career last May.“It doesn’t seem like it was 36 years,” Co...

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Multi-pronged solution requires unified approachOklahoma’s animal shelter system is under pressure. Too many homeless animals are in municipal shelters, and too few people are committed to solutions.T...

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CF-2023-00102 06/21/2023 State of Oklahoma vs. Cottrell, Dewayne Ravon Possession of Firearm After Former Juvenile Adjudication CF-2023-00103A 06/21/2023 State of Oklahoma vs. Fulton, Tyler Wayne Cons...