29th Sunday (A) (Is. 45: 1-6/1 Thes. 1: 1-5/Mt. 22: 15- 21) Many times in our lives as Christians we are faced with difficult decisions to make. But we have been given an inner voice to guide us, name...

Oklahomans will have two state questions voters will have the chance to approve or reject. As with all questions of public policy, it is important for us to examine each question and the impact so we ...

Thought this was a good day to read again, read my husband’s poetry and possibly find one I might enjoy. There tucked away in the back of that old notebook, I found a letter that I had long forgotten ...

During a special meeting held early this morning, October 9, Henryetta Board of Education approved a motion that requires all students, district-wide, to wear masks while on school property. Board mem...

First Family Federal Credit Union (FFFCU) Corporate Headquarters and branch location employees have been decorating lobbies and windows with handpainted and uniquely appealing pumpkins. Corporate Head...

Okmulgee County’s jobless rate decreased in August, according to figures released recently by the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC). The county’s unemployment rate moved to 6.7 percent fo...

Okmulgee County Republicans announced their October meeting will not be held. Instead, a Public Forum is planned on Tuesday, Oct. 13 with special guests and candidates for county commissioner, Logan P...

Henryetta R/C Aviators first annual Float Fly will be held on Saturday, Oct. 17 at Nichols Park at 10 a.m. “Spectators are welcome to come before 10 a.m.,” Henryetta R/C Aviators Co-President Wes Arne...

Henryetta Public Schools announced Senior Panel pictures for the yearbook will be taken on Wednesday, Oct. 14 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. All Seniors should have received an ...

Henryetta Cub Scout Pack 118 will host an Indian Taco Fundraiser on Monday, Nov. 23 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The to-go only fundraiser will be held at The Lodge Event Center at 310 W. Main Street i...

Henryetta Public Schools JOM announced remaining school supplies list for JOM students. Other JOM school supplies will be in classrooms for students when they return to classes on Monday. School suppl...

Henryetta resident artist Eddy Thomas completed a special Halloween display at Joy in Life Ministries at 611 E. Trudgeon earlier this week. She used spray paint to create unique works of art for child...

Thousands of lives were lost during the “Hard Walk” west, but the destruction of culture in Indian Territory turned out to be a second kind of death. Thlopthlocco Tribal Town originated near Macon, Ga...

The Demons are on a roll and they’re looking to add another win to their record this Friday against their toughest district competition this season. They’ll also be looking for redemption, as their op...

Morris Lady Eagles ended their season against tough Kansas last Friday in the third round of regionals. Maddie Moore scored the Lady Eagles lone run in their first game against Pocola, which resulted ...

Okmulgee County cross country teams are powering through unique COVID-influenced seasons. In just their second meet back after quarantine, Okmulgee raced in Luther last Saturday. Nicardio Hunt finishe...

After demolishing every opponent in their non-conference games, Dewar Dragons are facing their first district matchup this Friday against Porum. Friday’s game is also the Dragons’ homecoming night. De...

Even with a disappointing loss to Dewey in the regional championship, Beggs Lady Demons ended their 2020 fall season with their heads held high. The Lady Demons broke a school record in their first re...

For the second time this school year, Morris Public Schools is going virtual because of COVID-19 cases within the district. And because a number of those cases are on the football team, MPS athletics ...

When the legislature writes the budget, the funds we appropriate come from many different revenue streams, like income taxes, oil and gas taxes, cigarette taxes and others as well—about 20 in all. I t...