The residents here at the retirement village are, on most days, good natured, tolerant and friendly people. Yet, there are some days one doesn’t feel too good natured and tolerant. Some days we feel l...

Morris Church of Christ Morris Church of Christ invite the public to hear their new minister Dr. Bob Whiddon, Jr. Listen to him in person during worship service each Sunday at 10:45 a.m. You may also ...

2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) (1 Sam. 3: 3-10/ 1 Cor. 6: 13-15/Jn. 1: 35-42) After celebrating the Christmas Season this Sunday the Church invites us to go back to the transitional Sundays before we...

HENRYETTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS Breakfast Wednesday, Jan. 13 – Yogurt, Graham Crackers, Apple Slices and Milk Thursday, Jan. 14 – Donuts, Apple, Juice and Milk Friday, Jan. 15 – Cereal, Orange, Fruit Cup and...

On Wednesday, Henryetta Public Schools (HPS) announced that students who rode the Donald Duck bus on Jan. 5 and Jan. 6 were exposed to a positive COVID-19 case. School officials decided that the bus r...

Henryetta Police Department (HPD) officers were dispatched to a disturbance call at 1st and Main on Tuesday evening, according to Police Chief Steve Norman. Upon arrival, officers made contact with 32...

American Exchange Bank (AEB) of Henryetta staff member Nita Robertson (at left) presented a check for the bank’s yearly donation for Henryetta Public Library to Joann Hott, Librarian. See more picture...

Dewar Dragon Pride Booster Club recently announced a goal to raise $10,000 to help the football team acquire State Championship rings. Various fundraisers will be announced on the Dragon Pride Booster...

JULY Henryetta Public Schools administrators announced that the Junior and Senior Prom has been cancelled. Administrators said the decision was made based on the spread of COVID-19 throughout the comm...

American Exchange Bank (AEB) of Henryetta staff member Nita Robertson (at left) presented a check for the bank’s yearly donation to representatives of Girl Scouts Little House. COURTESY PHOTO | FREE-L...

Morris began their season with a boys loss to Eufaula 63-44 and a 59-44 girls win. JACOB FACTOR | SPORTS EDITOR

Preston Pirates lost to Dale Pirates again Tuesday night 90-28. The Preston Lady Pirates lost 56-32. JACOB FACTOR | SPORTS EDITOR

The Knights have taken to the court to begin their season after delaying due to COVID-19. Henryetta Basketball Invitational began Thursday with the Knights and Lady Knights against Bristow. Other team...

Beggs Demons started their annual Under Armor Classic Thursday night. They played Glenpool then, and will play Checotah Friday night. Checotah boys are 2-2 before the tournament and the girls are 0-3....

American author and illustrator, Marjorie Priceman was born Jan. 8, 1958 in Long Island, N.Y. Marjorie and her sister grew up doing crafty things as her mother was an artist. The girls loved to read a...

Lori suggested I do a Veganuary column or columns. Since I usually go healthier in January anyway, I thought this was a wonderful idea. Then, I started this column and didn’t do vegan at all except th...

This Sunday, Jan. 10 is the Baptism of Our Lord. Readings will be from Isaiah 42:1–7, 1 Corinthians 1:26–31 and Matthew 3:13–1. IN HIS BAPTISM, JESUS TAKES HIS PLACE WITH SINNERS Our Lord Jesus is bap...

WILSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS Breakfast Wednesday, Jan. 6 – Cereal, Omelet with Toast, Juice or Fruit and Milk Thursday, Jan. 7 – Cereal, Cinna Bun, Juice or Fruit and Milk Friday, Jan. 8 – VIRTUAL Monday, Ja...

Henryetta Church of Christ announced they will host a Food Bank on Thursday, Jan. 14 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Church officials said that sign-ups are required to receive a new food ...

Due to the lack of a quorum, the Okmulgee Board of County Commissioners did not meet on Monday. Two commissioners were out due to illness. However, new District 2 Commissioner David Walker and Court C...