The Henryetta Knights used timely hitting and aggressive base running to rally late and defeat the Chandler Lions 5-3 Monday in a tightly contested high school baseball matchup.With the game tied ente...

Okmulgee County students were recently honored as Luv Ford’s Athletes of the Week. Pictured above left with Schulter Principal Jay Fox and Missy Nash of Luv Ford is senior basketball player Macee Hend...

The Beggs Golden Demons opened their season Monday, under new Head Coach Cody Pair, defeating the Checotah Wildcats 4-1 on their home field to start the year 1-0.After two scoreless innings, Beggs fou...

September 30, 1975 - February 28, 2026Montri El Brinkley, 50, truck driver and resident of Tulsa, formerly of Okmulgee, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026, in his home surrounded by family.Visita...

Several county middle school powerlifting teams competed at Regionals, bringing home a variety of medals to Henryetta, Morris and Dewar.--- HMS powerlifters make statementCoach Adler and the Henryetta...

Monday: Breakfast: Banana Muffin, Fruits Galore Lunch: Hot & Ham Cheese, French Fries Tuesday: Breakfast: Sausage and Biscuit, Fruits Galore Lunch: Lasagna w/Beef, Breadsticks Wednesday: Breakfast: Fr...

A former Okmulgee County student has earned one of the state’s top football honors after a standout senior season on the gridiron.Hunter Smith, a member of the Sallisaw Black Diamonds football team an...

Classrooms across Okmulgee County are bursting with bright colors, wacky socks, western hats and plenty of books this week as students celebrate Read Across America 2026.Observed nationally on March 2...

Oklahomans who want to change their party affiliation must submit their change no later than March 31.According to Okmulgee County Election Board Secretary Ashley Carnes, voters may change their party...

With wildfire season already impacting Okmulgee County and new emergency alert systems on the horizon, the Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners tackled a packed agenda Monday morning that ran...

Okmulgee County residents are invited to attend the upcoming Legislative Forums this Friday. Representatives Scott Fetgatter and Chris Banning, along with Senator Bryan Logan, will share with constitu...

The Henryetta Lions Club is calling on the community to roll up their sleeves and help save lives during an upcoming community blood drive held in honor of a fellow Henryettan.The drive is being organ...

On nearly every important measure of academic success, Oklahoma now sits at the bottom. That hasn’t always been the case.In the 1990s, Oklahoma ranked in the top half of states in reading and math, bu...

The Henryetta Lions Club gathered on Feb. 26 at The Shack 2.0 for its regular meeting, with members discussing a full slate of upcoming community projects and spring events.Members in attendance inclu...

“If Jesus healed people and fed thousands with just a few fish, why would anyone want to kill him?” asks Liam, 9. “That’s like trying to get rid of your birthday cake!”Liam’s question is both funny an...

John 12:47-49 - If anyone hears My sayings and does not keep them, I do not judge him; for I did not come to judge the world, but to save the world. He who rejects Me and does not receive My sayings, ...

This summer, middle and high school students can experience life on a college campus while exploring exciting fields of study at the free 2026 Summer Academies in Science, Technology, Engineering and ...

The Henryetta Lions Club is inviting the community to shop, save and support a meaningful cause during its upcoming Pre-Rummage Sale fundraiser set for this Saturday, March 7, weather permitting.The s...

The 2026 high school baseball season got underway Monday with a pair of tough road contests for Morris and an emphatic home victory for Preston, giving Okmulgee County fans an early glimpse of what ea...

Oklahoma’s biggest archery stage brought out the very best in local talent as the Preston and Morris archery teams competed at the 2026 State Grand Nationals. Facing some of the strongest programs in ...