St. Matthew Missionary Baptist to host eventWith crime increasing in the country, state and locally, those events can not only affect physical wellness, but mental, emotional and spiritual wellness.On...

At the VFW District 7 Loyalty Days Family Freedom Festival held May6 in McAlester, the following Henryetta school students won the Talent show by singing: Sheldon Andrews - 1st place, who won a prize ...

Forum attendees air concerns after tragic eventsThe recent tragedy near Henryetta, along with what steps are underway to prevent something like this from happening again, was the primary topic during ...

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) took control of a crime scene near Henryetta where seven people were found shot dead last week at a property in Okmulgee County.“The OSBI is now the l...

HHS net squad goes 4-for-4 in championship medalsThe Henryetta Lady Knight varsity tennis team will be well represented at this weekend’s Class 4A state tennis championships in Oklahoma City.The Lady ...

Henryetta’s Blake Wynne sets 3A record in Long JumpSix Okmulgee County schools competed at four different regional track and field championships last Saturday.Three county schools were in McAlester fo...

Demons, Morris’ Wright miss cut at regionalsFor the third-straight season, the Henryetta Golden Knight varsity golf team will have a single representative at the Class 3A state golf championships.Two ...

This week, Mom helped me decide what to make for my column. She wanted sandwiches so I went looking for some sandwiches we could enjoy. Then, she told me whether they sounded good or not and we chose ...

Nonny Hogrogian, Armenian-American author and illustrator best know for children’s picture books, was born May 7, 1932, in New York, N.Y. Her parents were born in Armenia and were amateur painters.Non...

Another school year is coming to a close. And if you have young children, they’re now a year closer to heading off to college or some other type of post-secondary education or training. So, if you hav...

My lilacs are in full bloom. I think this year is the best year so far. It’s exciting.Last year, I made lilac tea. This year, with some research I have found you can make lilac wine, syrup, tea, jelly...

Susie and her older sister went for a walk on the country road near her home. As they stepped onto the arched bridge that spanned a rushing creek, Susie stopped mid-stride. Her sister, not realizing s...

3.39 a.m. - 4th/Moore - Suspicious Vehicle at Territorial Museum.8:01 a.m. - 700 Block N 1st - 911 Other Emergency - Reporting party needed an ambulance for her husband. She is advised he had somethin...

12:56 a.m. - N 230 Rd./Hectorville Area - Disturbance - RP advised of a loud party with a live band, noise and a lot of vehicle and mini bike traffic.8:08 a.m. - Dentonville - Animals -6 cows out, put...

As we enter the month of May, we must be prepared for the risk of severe weather. Unfortunately, the month of April served as a stark reminder of the devastation that can be caused by tornadoes. The t...

This week, six Oklahoma public colleges and universities, including Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology in Okmulgee, were recognized for their selection to receive inaugural grant awards...

Over the next several weeks, 326,603 registered voters in Oklahoma will receive an Address Confirmation Notice from the State Election Board. The notices are required by state law.Voters who receive a...

Beginning June 11, livestock owners must obtain a veterinarian’s prescription to purchase certain animal medications.The new rule is a continuation of the Food and Drug Administration’s efforts to ens...

CF-2023-00054 04/27/2023 State of Oklahoma vs. Brown, Steven Assault & Battery w/Dangerous Weapon-Automobile CF-2023-00055 04/27/2023 State of Oklahoma vs. Edwards, Ashley Leandra Embezzlement of Rent...

Wilbert Gresham honored for sacrifice to countryFamily, friends, veterans and community members gathered last week to bestow a special honor on a county man who gave his life during the Vietnam Confli...