In a hyperpartisan House, one bipartisan friendship stands out.You can see it in action within the dozen funding bills that the House passed this fiscal year, and sometimes in speeches on the House fl...

Your 401(k) is one of the most powerful tools for securing your financial future. The question is: Are you using it to its full potential?Here are some strategies to help you maximize its benefits:• E...

In our investigation of non-Christian sources that speak of Jesus and His crucifixion, we have thus far looked at the writings of Cornelius Tacitus. We also began investigating what the ancient histor...

If I was still a teen in high school, I would love AI. I could have my writing assignments for English done in a flash and be out the door. And have a lot better grades to show my parents than I did y...

• Representatives from several Oklahoma tribes publicly endorsed Henryetta judge Jim Hepburn for governor. Their resolution praised his stance on protecting Indian property rights and his call for a f...

Jeff Smith, American cartoonist and graphic novelist, was born on Feb. 27, 1960, in McKees Rocks, Penn. He grew up in Columbus, Ohio.Jeff’s father read the comic strip Peanuts to him every Sunday, and...

The communities of Okmulgee and Cushing are mourning the loss of longtime educator and coach Max Lee Combrink, whose life of service to students, athletes and families spanned decades across eastern O...

Congratulations to Beggs senior Rickey Smith, who hit his 1,000th point last Friday in Districts against Chandler. Pictured with Rickey are Coach Koby Love and Assistant Coach Brevon Harper.

A strong youth wrestling season for the Mojo Grappling Academy culminated in impressive fashion last weekend as the Okmulgee County program qualified 15 athletes for the 48th Annual Oklahoma Kids Wres...

Members of county girls powerlifting teams recently had successful showings at the OGPCA Regional Meet. Above left, Kayla McCracken (405 pounds), Riley McCall (355 pounds) and Peyton Lollis (350), mem...

Okmulgee Primary’s 3rd and 4th grade basketball teams wrapped up an exciting first season, focusing on fundamentals, sportsmanship and teamwork. The program looks forward to next year.

State Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, secured committee approval last week for legislation that would allow certain ivermectin products intended for human use to be sold over the counter in Oklahoma...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners navigated a full agenda Monday morning, approving routine business while also addressing equipment replacement plans, emergency management operations during ...

Gubernatorial candidate Jake Merrick and lieutenant governor candidate JJ Humphrey addressed supporters during a recent campaign stop, outlining their positions on government oversight, education, pro...

A lifetime of service to country, community and fellow veterans was recognized Saturday evening as Tricia Bear was announced as the 2025 Henryettan of the Year during the Henryetta Chamber of Commerce...

Google’s massive data center in Pryor is the company’s second-largest in the world and an important part of the company’s cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure. But it takes a lot of water ...

• Henryetta’s long‑closed Citizens Bank finally found new life when depositors unanimously agreed to sell the institution to Sid M. Puryear and his Wetumka partners. The bank had been shut since Decem...

“If Christians were on a basketball team, they’d have to pass the ball instead of hog it,” says Ethan, 10. “Jesus would probably be the coach and the MVP!”That’s a great way to start thinking about un...

John 1:5 - The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.These few words should hit like a two-byfour between the eyes. That “darkness” being the world of unbelievers just c...

Henryetta’s First Christian Church Food Pantry food distribution will be held Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.The church is located at 412 N 5th Street (5th & Cummings).No personal individual telephone...