Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI) is partnering with area schools as well as Muscogee Creek Nation (MCN) for upcoming blood drives. All donors will receive a t-shirt and will be tested for COVID-19 antib...

For just over two hours, Henryetta Board of Education discussed Superintendent Dwayne Noble’s evaluation during executive session at their regular monthly meeting on Jan. 11. There was discussion only...

Beggs Demons got their first win Monday in a sweeping 80-43 win over Kellyville. The Demons started off strong in the first quarter by scoring 15 points when the Ponies only scored eight, and they kep...

Congratulations go to Henryetta Wrestling with a solid showing in their first tournament last week at Inola. Madison Byroads finished 1st in her division 147 lbs with a 5-0 record. Dylan Bain finished...

Okmulgee Bulldogs’ home opener against Preston was a roller coaster ride from start to finish. In the beginning of the game, the Pirates took nearly a 20-point lead before the Bulldogs made it on the ...

Wilson High School Senior Michael McKinney marked 1,000 career points in basketball in December. A four-year starter and shooting guard for the Tigers, McKinney hit the monumental milestone during the...

This Sunday (Jan 17, 2021) is the Second Sunday After the Epiphany. The readings are from Exodus 33:12–23, Romans 12:6–16, and John 2:1–11. JESUS’ FIRST MIRACLE REVEALS GOD’S GLORY The coming of the M...

Oats are incredibly beneficial and one of the most nutrient packed foods. While they are high in fiber and carbs, they are also loaded with protein and good fat. Oats are loaded with important vitamin...

English writer, Alan Alexander “A.A.” Milne was born Jan. 18, 1882 in London, England and grew up with two older brothers. He attended Westminster School in London and graduated in 1903 from the Unive...

Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners held it’s first session of the new year on Monday. Joining Chairman and District 1 Commissioner Ron Ballard and James Connors of District 2 was new member David ...

Wilson Public Schools adult coaches and mentors inspire students in the Robotics program by engaging them in teamwork, problem solving and accountability while building their science and technology sk...

AARP and First Family Federal Credit Union (FFFCU) are once again partnering to offer free tax preparation assistance. “We will be ready to open our tax aide site on Feb. 3,” Shirley McCowan, of AARP,...

Hillcrest Hospital Henryetta announced last week the opening of their COVID Vaccine Clinic to the public. According to Hillcrest Henryetta staff, due to the state vaccine supply being extremely limite...

An update on QuikTrip (QT) was given at the Henryetta Economic Development Authority (HEDA) meeting on Monday morning. The hotel located on the east side of Hwy. 75 and Trudgeon has now been closed, a...

Morris took down Cascia Hall 66-45 and Henryetta 60-6 last week. Above: Morris’ Hunter Smith pins a Cascia Hall wrestler. Left: Morris senior Kolby Adams takes on a Henryetta wrestler. PHOTOS BY JAN C...

It took a few minutes for the Lady Eagles to find their stride against Caney Friday, but once they did, they ran away with the 58-33 win. The Lady Eagles are on a role with a four-game win streak. The...

Okmulgee Bulldogs were finally able to start their season Friday, but the games at Sand Springs didn’t go their way. The young Lady Bulldogs, against Sand Springs’ JV girls, couldn’t get a handle on t...

Beggs Lady Demons were outmatched by five points against Haskell Thursday night. The Lady Demons stayed neck and neck with the Lady Haymakers the whole game until the last quartter, when Haskell overt...

Preston Lady Pirates went undefeated at Morrison’s Mike Kerr Classic last weekend to win the championship. The Lady Pirates beat Pawnee 27-19 in the first round, then Frontier 33-29. Going into the ch...

Henryetta took to the court for the first time this season in their home tournament last weekend. Both the boys and girls teams struggled against the competition in their first outing, and the Knights...