Henryetta High School sent two teams to the 11th High School Fishing World Finals Championship in La Crosse, Wis. over the weekend. Quinton Story and Connor Bullard made up the first team of Knights, ...

This Sunday is the FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. The readings will be from Genesis 50:15–21, Romans 8:18–23 and Luke 6:36–42. Christ’s Mercy is Ours to Show to Others “Be merciful, even as your Father ...

July 2, 1919 was the birth date of Jean Craighead George in Washington, D.C. Born into a family of lovers of nature this formed her life as they camped out, climbed trees, studied owls and edible plan...

July 4th is coming up this weekend. Say 4th of July and the mind instantly conjures images, smells and memories for us all. For me, it is images of family gathered around the porch or the boat dock la...

I know it’s coming. I pray that we’re wrong, but the feeling that is sitting in the pit of my stomach tells me that we’re not. Right now, we’re on a boat in calm water, but come August, we’ll be braci...

The Oklahoma Beef Council (OBC) is partnering with Beef. It's What's For Dinner., funded by the Beef Checkoff, to launch "United We Steak," a new summer grilling campaign showcasing 50 steaks and all ...

No matter where in the state a call comes in from, rescue vehicles “Eagle 1” and “Eagle 2” will rush out to save a life. Because to the Iowa Nation, eagle lives are precious. Abraham Lincoln has been ...

Tulledega AF & AM Masonic Lodge’s annual Fish Fry Fundraiser is a little over a week away. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, July 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Everyone is invited to enjoy fish ...

An overwhelming show of support and appreciation was shown to long-time Graham-Dustin Public Schools staff member Wanda Mankin during her retirement parade on Saturday at the Graham campus. Mankin is ...

Wilson FFA Chapter published their Virtual Awards Program on Facebook earlier this week. Awards were presented as follows: TOP MEAT SALES Fall 2019 Blue & Gold – Jessica Otto; Spring 2020 Blue & Gold ...

Henryetta Public Schools recently announced elementary school supply lists for the 2020-2021 school year. Supply lists are as follows: THREE-YEAR-OLD PROGRAM • One container baby wipes • One box washa...

Dewar Public School Superintendent Todd Been provided an update on summer activities and possible plans for the upcoming school year on Monday. “Please know that Dewar Public School will be ready to b...

Henryetta High School (HHS) cheerleaders were busy last week, preparing their fireworks stand for opening day on June 26. The fully-stocked stand offers a large selection of fireworks at great prices....

The Okmulgee High School baseball team is hosting a fireworks fundraiser located at the Creek Nation Travel Plaza on 2800 N. Wood Drive until Monday, July 6. Baseball players and coaches will sell fir...

Jase Johnson, of Henryetta, took 1st place at the Rising Stars Bass Tournament hosted on Lake Ft. Gibson. At six-years-old, Johnson caught a three-bass limit that weighed 11.5 lbs. to claim gold out o...

One week remains in the OK Kids Baseball Association season before regional games pick up July 13-18. Okmulgee County little league teams have been hard at work to improve their standing as the postse...

Okmulgee County schools are diligently preparing for the fall season after a hectic spring season that was cut short due to COVID-19. The Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association (OSSAA) rece...

“When you have a baby sister, and sometimes you trick her, then God will not like that,” says Victoria, 8. Baby sisters seem to have radar for discovering they’ve been duped - at least my baby sister ...

First United Methodist Church 8th & Seminole • Okmulgee First United Methodist Church invites you to join us this Sunday. Traditional Worship Service begins at 9 a.m. in the Sanctuary, followed by Sun...

14th Sunday (A) “Come to me, all you who labor.” (Mt. 11:28) This is the Invitation Jesus invites all of us coming to Him. When we are overburdened, weary, confused or sick, Jesus’ invitation sounds l...