Over three weeks since Hurricane Ida devasted large swaths of Louisiana, crews from Oklahoma’s electric cooperatives are still in the field assisting with storm restoration efforts. Several East Centr...

I hate to break it to all you, but before you know it, the 2022 elections will be here. We are already less than a year away from the primary (June 28) and run-off elections (Aug. 23). And we are clos...

Sept. 22 – Sept. 29 Wednesday, Sept. 22 – BBQ Sandwich, Okra, Buttered Corn, Bun, Fruit Salad with Whipped Topping and Milk Thursday, Sept. 23 – Chicken Salad Sandwich, Carrot Raisin Salad, Strawberri...

The Henryetta Lady Knight fastpitch softball team had their dreams of a district championship dashed last Thursday evening with a 4-3 loss to the Haskell Lady Haymakers in Haskell. The Lady Knights le...

The Okmulgee Junior Football Association began the home portion of their 2021 season this past Saturday. The first opponent to come to historic Harmon Field in Okmulgee was the Meeker Bulldogs. The ho...

The Morris Lady Eagle fastpitch softball team suffered a 4-2 loss to Lincoln Christian last Saturday to finish fourth at the Inola Softball Tournament. The Lady Eagles reached the third-place game of ...

The Preston Lady Pirate fastpitch softball team earned their 19th win of the 2021 campaign last Thursday, defeating the visiting Wetumka Lady Chieftains by an 8-0 margin. The game ended on the run rul...

The Preston Pirate varsity baseball team will begin their postseason journey this Thursday afternoon at 3 p.m. at the Jim Waller Sports Complex in Preston. The Preston diamond squad will enter the 202...

The Beggs Golden Demon varsity football team closed out their non-district schedule last Friday night at Golden Demon Stadium in Beggs. The Demons turned a 16-0 halftime advantage into a 42-14 victory...

The Dewar Dragon varsity football team improved their current winning streak to 18 games this past Friday with a convincing 69-22 win over the Strother Yellowjackets. The mercy-rule victory came in th...

Two of the seven Okmulgee County fastpitch softball teams will begin their journey through the postseason this week with district tournament action. The two county squads that will open their playoff ...

The Okmulgee Bulldog varsity football team overcame a sluggish start in last Friday’s home meeting with the Crossover Prep Lions to earn their second-straight home win, defeating the Tulsa prepatory s...

OKLAHOMA CITY – We are now less than one month away from 202 Fall Forum, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy’s annual conference which develops our legislative agenda. This gathering of our memb...

Hey, folks, my sister came to see me some time ago. I was more than excited. She is my only sister, the only one I have ever had! She had not been for a visit since I moved here to the retirement vill...

26th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) A Stumbling Block or a Stepping Stone Our world today has become a lot smaller. Today people live closer to each other than ever before. Hence they depend on each othe...

HENRYETTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS BREAKFAST Wednesday, Sept. 22 – Biscuit and Gravy, Juice, Fruit Cup and Milk Thursday, Sept. 23 – Cereal, Applesauce Cup, Orange and Milk Friday, Sept. 24 – French Toast Stick...

Funeral services for Anita Jeanell Lassiter, 70, resident of Weleetka, will be Friday, Sept. 17 at 2 p.m. at Integrity Funeral Service Chapel. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery in Weleetka u...

Okmulgee County Special Election Results

The Muscogee Creek Nation Primary Election will be held on Saturday, Sept. 18 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. National Council Seat B candidates on the ballot, by district, include: Creek District – Patrick Fre...

STILLWATER, Okla. – Given the unpredictability of Oklahoma weather, homeowners may still be running air conditioners and fans for several more weeks. However, energy management adjustments should begi...