The Preston Lady Pirate varsity fastpitch softball team’s bid for their first-ever state championship ended with a first-round loss to the Pocola Lady Indians.The Lady Pirates’ state title dreams were...

The dreams of the first state baseball championship for the Preston Pirate varsity fall baseball team were shattered last Thursday with a 16-7 loss to the Oktaha Tigers.The 9-run setback came in the o...

GCTC came alive with the vibrant spirit of achievement and commitment as students were celebrated at the Go Green October Assembly on Friday, October 6, 2023.The event showcased the exceptional dedica...

The Henryetta Knight Brigade, under the direction of Alan Montgomery, brought home additional honors from the Konawa Band Day competition.The Knight Brigade received the following accolades:• 1st plac...

Don Wells, President of American Exchange Bank, presented a $4,900 check to Henryetta High School Superintendent John Walker and Quarterback Club representative Kathy Boding to replace two 25-second c...

“What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? By no means! How can we who died to sin still live in it?” (Romans 6:1-2) That phrase in today’s title is one that many folks ...

In our Gospel passage from Matthew, we return to the image of a vineyard in a parable Jesus uses to teach the importance of using our blessings well. It is the story of a landowner who plants a vineya...

NARFE Chapter 0730 will meet Thursday, Oct. 12, at 11 a.m. at Shoney’s, 610 E. Main St. in Henryetta. Contact Ron Vick at 918-6238893. for more information.October 16Dewar Student CouncilFundraiser Ni...

Two juvenile suspects arrested in caseThe vandalism of a county church has led to the arrest of two subjects.On Sept. 21, an Okmulgee County Sheriff ’s Office deputy responded to the 16300 block N. 34...

Chamber plans movie, Monster Mash and moreThe Henryetta Chamber of Commerce has announced the free movie that will be shown next weekend.But first, it’s time for the Cruise Knight this Saturday, from ...

Kinzie Gillin and Caveryn Foster were proclaimed Henryetta High School Homecoming Queen and King Friday night prior to the Knights’ Homecoming victory over Warner. See page A8 and visit the Henryetta ...

Dewar Student Council will hold a fundraising event Monday, Oct. 16, at Shoney’s.Students will be serving 5-8 p.m. and Shoney’s will be donating a portion of their total sales from the entire day. Com...

The Muscogee Nation Lighthorse Police Department is asking for assistance from the public in identifying a person of interest in a recent burglary.On Sept. 28, the Henryetta Police Department requeste...

FFA, 4-H students excel at fair eventsThe Henryetta Public School board heard a presentation on the Natural Gas Bus Program by a representative of GES LLC.Before he spoke, Henryetta FFA Advisor Brooke...

HHS alum returns to alma materHenryetta native and HHS Alumni Liz Bealko is excited and honored to direct and choreograph Ride the Cyclone as a guest artist at her alma mater.Bealko graduated from Okl...

Cold and flu season is almost upon us. If you read my column on a regular basis, and read it completely, you will notice a lot of the foods I have covered have all sorts of great benefits from reducin...

Preston fall sports teams battle for state crownsThe 2023 fall sports programs at Preston High School were in Edmond and Shawnee, respectively, on Thursday, competing at separate state tournaments.The...

The Beggs youth football program will play host to its county rivals, the Morris Lil Eagles, this Saturday in a 3-game meeting at Tate Field at Golden Demon Stadium.Saturday’s county youth football sh...