In February 2019, Boy Scouts of America (BSA), now called Scouts BSA, began allowing girls to join, marking the first time in the 109-year history of the scouts. Last week, Henryetta Cub Scout Pack 11...

WASHINGTON -- Members of Oklahoma’s congressional delegation were unified in their opposition to President Joe Biden’s Wednesday address to a joint session of Congress. Biden’s speech called for unity...

May 5 – May 11 Wednesday, May 5 – Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes with Brown Gravy, Country Green Beans, Hot Roll, Cherry Crisp and Milk Thursday, May 6 – Taco Salad, Meat, Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, R...

The Preston Pirate varsity baseball team inched closer to their first state tournament appearance since 2016 with a sweep of the Commerce Tigers last Thursday at Tulsa Union High School. The Pirates r...

The Beggs Lady Demons had their dreams of a state tournament appearance dashed last Thursday evening with a 17-7 loss to their county rivals, the Henryetta Lady Knights. The double-digit, season-endin...

The Beggs Golden Demon varsity baseball team captured the Class 3A Bi-District championship last Thursday evening with a 7-2 victory over the visiting Westville Yellowjackets. The Demons began the Bes...

The Morris Eagle varsity baseball team continued their playoff journey last Friday with a 22-6 victory over the Dewey Bulldoggers. The run-rule win came on the ‘if necessary’ game of the Class 3A bi-d...

The Preston Lady Pirate slowpitch softball team saw their dreams of a state tournament appearance come up one win short of reality Friday night at Caddo High School. The Lady Pirates’ dreams of a stat...

Okmulgee County will be well represented at this weekend’s state track and field championships. A total of 20 individuals and 11 relay teams will compete this Friday and Saturday, seeking to be known ...

The Henryetta Lady Knight slowpitch softball team is headed back to the state tournament. The Lady Knights punched their ticket to the Big Dance for the fifth time in school history with a 17-7 win ov...

The Dewar Dragons are headed to the state baseball championships for the first time in 12 years. The Dragons will make their first appearance at State in baseball since reaching the semifinals in 2009...

Our family traveled a lot years ago, singing on Sunday morning in churches in another states. Back in those days, when you attended church you were expected to dress more formally than is accepted tod...

“Well, I think God answers prayers all the same. Just because you’re an honorable person doesn’t mean you’re better than people who are not honorable,” says Nick, 9. Nick has fired the first volley in...

Oh, what a beautiful morning. Oh, what a beautiful day. And I got a wonderful feeling, everything’s going my way. Oh yeah, Madame Springtime is knocking on my door. And, I can’t get there fast enough ...

St. Michael Church 1004 E. Gentry – Henryetta 6th Sunday of Easter (B) (Acts 10:25-26/1 Jn. 4:7-10/Jn. 15:9-17) On this Sunday before we celebrate the Ascension, the gospel promise of Jesus is that he...

Breakfast Wednesday, May 5 – French Toast Sticks, Raisins, Clementine and Milk Thursday, May 6 – Pancakes, Apple Slices, Juice and Milk Friday, May 7 – Cereal, Apple, Juice and Milk Monday, May 10 – M...

Henryetta High School (HHS) announced Valedictorians and Salutatorians for the Senior Class of 2021. Valedictorians are Trevor King, Christopher Luce, Tamra Smith, Cheyanne Thomas and Skylar Thomas. S...

Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners approved and rejected bids on two items during their regular session Monday. Three bids were received for #22 for the purchase of a 2019 or newer Conventional da...

First Family Federal Credit Union (FFFCU) will host a Henryetta Community Blood Drive on Tuesday, May 18 at The Briefcase from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Appointments are available and walk-ins are welcome. All...

After 101 years, Mary Ray Stephenson is still going strong. Born on April 26, 1920, she has since lived just over 36,865 days, a giant milestone. “Don’t let 101 fool you,” her niece, Pat Edmonds Bunya...