Tulsa East Central track and field coach Kevin Gordon (center) talks to his team prior to last Friday’s 2021 Bulldog Invitational track and field meet last Friday at Harmon Field in Okmulgee. Gordon c...

The Dewar varsity slowpitch softball team will host their annual tournament this weekend at Al Kessel Field. The 3-day tournament will feature 12 talented softball teams from across the state, includi...

Wiley Ryal Park in Dewar will be the site of the 36th Annual Joe Fowler Dewar Invitational Gumbo Classic baseball tournament. The annual 3-day tournament, which will feature 10 talented teams from acr...

Two members of the Okmulgee varsity football team have been selected to participate at the 2021 Six Star Football Showcase. Junior wide receiver/ defensive back Issiah Harjo and sophomore offensive/de...

The Dewar Dragon varsity baseball team captured the championship trophy at the Weleetka Wood Bat Tournament this past weekend. The Dragons (13-5) shut out the Depew Hornets 8-0 in the championship gam...

This week, I want to write about some of the great ideas for children being considered by Oklahoma’s representatives and senators. The job of a lawmaker is often tough; fortunately, there are many adv...

“We would get our family together, hold hands, sing and pray,” says Jonas, 6. Families are truly blessed when God is at the center of home life. Children respond when they see their parents humble the...

My, oh my, folks. For a while there it seemed as if our lives had been turned upside down and backwards. We moved from one peril to another. And, at times going through more than one at the same time....

Today, all believers on earth celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ! He died but rose from the dead by Himself as Almighty God. Every year, we celebrate Christmas, the birth of Jesus like everyon...

Sunday School for all ages begins at 10 a.m. Morning worship service is at 11 a.m. It will be a great service. Come join us. New Life Assembly of God is located on the corner of New Lake Road and C St...

Sunday School begins at 9 a.m. followed by worship service at 10 a.m. Come join us for worship! Everyone is welcome and invited to attend. Henryetta First Christian Church is located at 412 N. 5th. "D...

About two-thirds of Oklahoma prison workers and just under half of the inmates have opted not to receive the COVID-19 vaccine from the state Department of Corrections, a sign that vaccine hesitancy re...

Okmulgee County’s rose slightly to start the new year, according to figures released this week by the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC). The county’s unemployment rate rose to 6.7 percent...

A bill under consideration by the state legislature will place greater hardships on rural schools, leading to budget shortfalls, potential teacher layoffs, and in some cases possible consolidation, ac...

Henryetta Cub Scout Pack 118 will host an Indian Taco Fundraiser on Tuesday, March 30 at The Lodge Event Center at 310 W. Main Street in Henryetta from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the F...

American author of fantasy books for children and young adults , T.A. Barron, was born in Boston, Mass. on March 26, 1952. Moving to Colorado at a young age, Barron loved nature, writing stories, poet...

Special recognition was given to Nancy Wadley this week for always taking care of and decorating Nichols Park. Over the past week, Wadley has placed many vibrant flowers and other decorations around t...

Wilson Junior Class Indian Taco Fundraiser is today-Friday, March 26 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. with pick-up only. Delivery will be available to businesses with the purchase of five or more orders. Tic...

Henryetta City Council reappointed Nora Donathan and Robin Lollis to the Henryetta Library Board during their March 23 regular meeting. Council members Michael Dickey and Jennifer Munholland were appo...

During the March 23 regular Henryetta Municipal Authority meeting, it was reported that many citizens have complained that they are not receiving their water bills. Those who do not receive a bill are...