Lady Knight softball to begin season Aug. 7 at homeThe athletics department at Henryetta Public Schools recently released the 2023 schedules for its three fall sports programs - fastpitch softball, fo...

Adventures in BRENDALANDI lived on a small rural farm as a child. My parents planted soybeans and cotton. After the crops were done, my brother and I would sometimes walk the fields. If there was heav...

We all know how it feels to have done it. We wanted to be brave, but at the last minute we pulled up stakes and ran for the hills. Our self-preservation the only thing on our chicken-liver minds. Then...

Most investors are aware of the different types of stocks: big-company, small-company, technology, international and so on. And it may be a good idea to own a mix of these stocks as part of your overa...

I’m sure the phrase ‘you see something, say something’ has probably been used for decades.That statement took on added meaning on 9/11. The term was first coined by New York advertising executive Alle...

OKMULGEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S CALL LOG 07/24/20231:48 a.m. - 9900 Block Hectorville Rd - Shot Fired - RP advised of an unknown male subject attempting to break into his residence. RP states he shot at the...

ODMHSAS campaign highlights student mental healthThe relaxing days of summer are coming to a close, and the back-to-school season will be here soon. As students, teachers, administrative personnel and...

FeloniesCF-2023-00131 08/01/2023 State of Oklahoma vs. Koelzer, Daniel Ray Assault & Battery on Police Officer CF-2023-00132A 08/01/2023 State of Oklahoma vs. Shafer, Harold Eugene Jr Grand Larceny CF...

07/23/2023 8:15 a.m. - Motor Vehicle Accident w/No Injuries5:02 p.m. - Lock Out7:30 p.m. - Lock Out ---07/24/20238:44 p.m. - Lock Out --- 07/25/20236:27 p.m. - Medical Assist --- 07/26/202310:19 a.m. ...

07/25/202311:34 a.m. - 6th/Main - Disturbance - RP advised of a white male running down Main St. with a machete in his hand. RP stated the subject was wearing a wizard hat and jeans but no shirt.3:18 ...

Several Okmulgee County students attended the 2023 American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR) Youth Leadership Summit July 23-29. The annual retreat develops leadership skills in junior high and high school st...

Beggs, Morris youth football to get started Aug. 26Youth football for Beggs and Morris will get started in 22 days with the 2023 season opener scheduled to take place Saturday, August 26.The two Okmul...

Five county schools begin fastpitch season MondayThe 2023 high school fastpitch softball season is scheduled to get underway this Monday for five of the eight Okmulgee County schools.The five county t...

The Muscogee (Creek) Nation closed on the purchase of Saint Francis Health System’s East Campus Hospital located in Muskogee.This 92,663 sq. ft. facility is the Nation’s newest healthcare acquisition ...

Dewar Schools will hold Meet The Dragons Night Monday, Aug. 7, at 7:30 p.m. at Dr. Ted Lewis Stadium. Come out for an evening of fun, with hotdogs for everyone.Athletes participating in Fastpitch Soft...

With local schools and students preparing for class with all the excitement of a new year, here are some important dates to keep in mind:Henryetta Public Schools• Classes begin Aug. 10• Open House - A...

Several events are on tap this weekend across Okmulgee County. Here’s what’s lined up:YMCA School Supply DistributionThe Okmulgee County Family YMCA will host a County-Wide School Supply Giveaway Satu...

Oklahoma’s annual sales tax holiday will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 4, and end at 12 midnight on Sunday, Aug. 6. The event will provide Okmulgee County residents and others the opportunity to...

ration, memories and imagination. Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or someone who simply appreciates the beauty of handmade art, this event will surely captivate and get your creative juices flowing....