Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy invites all Oklahomans to the 37th Annual Political Hacks Chili Cookoff! The event will be held Saturday, Oct. 17 tail-gate style in the OICA parking lot at 2915 ...

If you have ever wanted to ask a couple how they have successfully stayed married for many decades, then this story is for you. In our column a few weeks ago, you read a story from Doug and Joan, who ...

This SCTrinity. Readings will be from Genesis 28:10– 17, Ephesians 4:22–28 and Matthew 9:1–8. Jesus’ incarnation secures life, forgiveness, healing The Lord does not require us to ascend to Him; in me...

American author of children’s fiction, Dan Gutman was born Oct. 19, 1955 in New York, N.Y. At the age of 12, his father left the family. Dan graduated from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, N.J. wi...

Halloween is just a couple short weeks away! It’s my favorite time of the year. Not only is the weather changing and we have cooler temps, but the creativity in my family is at its height. We are deep...

Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI) announced a Morris Community Blood Drive will be held today, Wednesday, Oct. 14 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at Morris Methodist Church. All donors will ...

The Kay County town of Tonkawa is headquarters for the Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma, where a museum preserves the tribe’s cultural heritage. This is the site of its former reservation and land allotted t...

Centenarians of Oklahoma would like to recognize residents across the state who are celebrating their birthday in October. Residents who will turn 100 years or older, by county and age, include: Tulsa...

A resignation letter from Martha Richerson, effective Oct. 23, was approved by the Henryetta Board of Education at their regular meeting on Monday evening. Richerson is a paraprofessional at Henryetta...

Henryetta Economic Development Authority (HEDA) voted on a Chairman, Vice Chair and Secretary/Treasurer for 2021 at their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday. Keith Estes was voted to remain Chair. Jil...

Two Okmulgee County men were killed and one was injured in a two-vehicle accident at 2 a.m. Monday morning on Old State Hwy. 62, around five miles west of Henryetta. The condition of both drivers and ...

During a special meeting held Friday morning, Henryetta Board of Education approved a motion that requires all students, districtwide, to wear masks while on school property. Board members in favor of...

Henryetta Lions Club held their weekly meeting on Oct. 8 at Rustler’s BBQ. Current Lions President Billie Been lead the meeting. Members discussed the annual Lions Golf Tournament scheduled for Saturd...

Dewar Dragons once again plowed over their competition for a mercy rule win. In their first district matchup against Porum, the Dragons could not be stopped as they racked up touchdown after touchdown...

The Knights had a week off after Morris canceled their game last Friday, and this week they will be playing at Kiefer Thursday. The Knights are having a tough season, with an 0-4 record. With wins ove...

Bulldgos XC competed hard at Tecumseh’s meet last Thursday. Caedence Smith finished in third place in the junior high meets with a 10:21 time. Addison Yates 12:51, Brylee Edlin 13:48 and Heaven Edward...

Henryetta’s first state tournament appearance since 2013 had its highs and lows, but the Lady Knights fell in the final inning to Sulphur 7-3. Suplhur took an early lead in the first inning when a tri...

Turnovers were not on Okmulgee’s side Friday. The Bulldogs drove down the field almost to the endzone twice in the first quarter, but both were upset by turnovers resulting in touchdowns for Kiefer in...

“It is far easier to forgive an enemy after you’ve got even with him,” wrote Olin Miller. Of Eleanor Roosevelt, Ralph McGill wrote: “She got even in a way that was almost cruel. She forgave them.” Tho...

Second Baptist Church Second Baptist Church has resumed services. It is our prayer at Second Baptist Church that anyone who does not know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior will come and discover h...