The City of Morris is gearing up for a spectacular Saturday of community events this Saturday, Sept. 27, with something for everyone-from vintage car lovers and bargain hunters to BBQ fans and hometow...

The City of Henryetta will officially recognize Oct. 4, 2025, as “Dr. Jim Hess Day” in honor of one of its most distinguished alumni, Dr. Jim D. Hess, Ed.D., who was recently named the 20th President ...

It’s officially “Walker Cup” week. On Monday, coaches, athletic directors and players from Morris and Henryetta gathered for the display of the Walker Cup Trophy, honoring the late Coach John Walker, ...

November 22, 1953 - September 18, 2025Services are pending for Jerry Rose, 71, of Henryetta, with Integrity Funeral Service. He passed away Thursday, September 18, 2025, in Henryetta.

February 17, 1952 - September 20, 2025Hank Williams, a resident of rural Henryetta, died September 20, 2025, at the age of 70. He was born on February 17, 1952, in Henryetta to Melvin and Pauline (Wyn...

August 3, 1930 - September 16, 2025Mom’s journey of life began on August 3, 1930, with the unity of her parents Forris and Lillie Pearl Sylvan in Mounds.Viewing for Ruth will be held Friday, September...

July 9, 2014 - September 19, 2025Alyssa Sue King, age 11, of Beggs, passed away Friday, September 19, 2025. Born Wednesday, July 9, 2014, in Tulsa with her twin sister Adalyn, Alyssa was a joyful fift...

September 10, 1944 - September 13, 2025Karen L. Ratley-Vance, 81, of Henryetta, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2025. Born on September 10, 1944, in Henryetta to Earl and Hazel Ratley, Karen l...

March 13, 1981 - September 19, 2025Topaz Brown, age 44, a resident of Okmulgee, died Friday, September 19, 2025, in her home. Arrangements are pending with House of Winn - Okmulgee.

Recently, Rep. Danny Williams, R-Seminole, along with Reps. Colin Duel-R, Guthrie; Gabe Woolley, R-Broken Arrow; Molly Jenkins, R-Coyle; and Stacy Jo Adams, R-Duncan, hosted an interim study on a unif...

• Lions Club members got a chance to hear from CP Kelco Plant Manager Brian Mikels about Xanthan Gum biopolymer, where it comes from and how those biopolymers fit into the production that CP Kelco mak...

Proverbs 11:21 - Be sure of this: The wicked will not go unpunished, but those who are righteous will go free.Flip Wilson, if memory serves, was the one who said the title words, and it was pretty fun...

“The Bible is like a magnet and the people are attracted to it,” says Angel, 12. “We all have a choice to stay in the darkness or be saved and go to the light.”Wherever you find the Bible widely read ...

The Beggs Lady Demons went toe-to-toe with a powerful Kellyville squad on Thursday, battling through defensive pressure and tough-at-bats before ultimately falling to the Ponies. Beggs showed flashes ...

The Beggs JH Lady Demons refused to back down Thursday night, pushing Kellyville to the limit in a tight 3-2 battle that wasn’t decided until the final innings. Every pitch, every swing and every stea...

The Preston Pirates baseball team is riding high atop the OSSAA Class 2A-I Fall Baseball rankings with a 23-1 record, staking their claim as the team to beat heading into the final stretch of the 2025...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Partnerships require extra attention this week, Aries. Focus on clear communication and mutual understanding. Compromise will lead to positive outcomes in all situations.TAURUS –...

It was a busy week on the diamond across Okmulgee County, with several local fastpitch softball teams taking the field. While the Preston Lady Pirates showcased their offensive firepower in a strong w...

The Morris Eagles fell to the Haskell Haymakers 40-0 in a tough road matchup Friday night, as the Haymakers kept the Eagles out of the end zone and extended their dominance in the budding rivalry betw...

The stands were packed, the lights were bright, and the air was thick with anticipation as Okmulgee hosted county rival Beggs in the first game at its newly renovated football stadium Friday night. Bu...