Today (March 10) is the last day to apply to become a registered voter to be eligible to vote in the April 4 Municipal General Election for city council and the Board of Education Election for school ...

County strongly opposes propositionOkmulgee County citizens overwhelmingly voted against legalizing recreational marijuana following Tuesday’s election on State Question 820.All 77 counties in Oklahom...

Morris paces HHS linksters at SapulpaThe Henryetta Lady Knight varsity golf team began their 2023 season last Wednesday at the Sperry Invitational, which was held at the Rock Creek Golf Course in Sapu...

Narrow area tourney loss brings campaign to a closeThe clock ran out on the Okmulgee Bulldogs varsity basketball team’s bid for a state tournament appearance for the first time since 2017 last Thursda...

The Morris Eagle varsity baseball team opened their 2023 campaign this past Saturday in Tulsa against the Lincoln Christian Bulldogs.The Eagles were unable to start their season on a winning note, dro...

Lady Eagles come up short in State cage bidThe Morris Lady Eagle varsity basketball team came up one win shy of their first state tournament appearance in 12 years this past Saturday evening at Verdig...

The Dewar Dragon varsity baseball team began their journey towards a third-straight state tournament appearance this past Saturday at Wiley Ryal Field in Dewar.The Dragons opened the 2023 campaign wit...

Henryetta unable to overcome sluggish start in loss to No. 20 SiloThe Henryetta Golden Knights’ bid for their first state basketball appearance in 73 years came to an end last Thursday afternoon at th...

Folk’s, those good hearted bikers did it again! They call themselves Americas Guardian. They came pulling in on those beautiful bikes in the parking lot near the sunroom here in our building. Came in ...

On Monday, Oklahomans gathered at the State Capitol Building at 6 a.m. to honor the memory of those Oklahomans who fell victim to COVID 19.Organized by state Sen. Paul Rosino, this gathering had sever...

Art Linkletter once asked the above question of a boy on his television show. He received a one-word reply: “Duck!” The giant Goliath could have used this advice when he fought young David in a story ...

Every Tuesday and Wednesday, I am lucky enough to pick up my grandbaby Max from his daycare. Max will be three in March.He is a huge light in my life. I wish more than anything that Steve had lived lo...

Preston earns State berths with area title sweepFor the first time in six years, the Preston varsity basketball team will make an appearance at the 2023 Class 2A state basketball championships.The Pre...

It was the perfect weather for the 2023 Okmulgee County Sharks Special Athletic Activities Association’s Polar Plunge and Buddy Walk on Saturday.Thanks to the support of the Okmulgee Rotary Club, Miss...

Wednesday, March 8 - French toast, fruits galore, milk.Thursday, March 9 - Sausage and biscuit, fruits galore, milk.Friday, March 10 - Cereal, toast and jelly, fruits galore, milk.Monday, March 13 - W...

The Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority had an exciting 2022! We’ve had positive moves forward in every area of our organization.We’ve implemented numerous enhancements to the experience of our...

I’ve heard it said that life is often to one of those giant wall tapestries. These became popular in the Renaissance and afterwards. If you ever visited the cathedral in Los Angeles, they have very fa...

Bessie Gavras has donated $10,000 to the Henryetta Education Foundation for the enrichment of academic pursuits. Gavras, is a lifelong Henryettan and was named “Henryettan of The Year” in 1993. She is...

NARFE Chapter 0730 will meet at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 9, at Shoney’s, 619 E. Main St. in Henryetta. Okemah Chief of Police Patrick Williams will discuss State Question 820, which legalizes adults ov...

The Muscogee Nation has begun fielding the tribe’s new $3 million Harris quad-band radio communications system.In February, the Nation went live with portable radios and has now begun installation in ...