Morris’ varsity boys’ and girl’s basketball squads are traveling to Warner to compete in the Warner Eagle Cherokee Classic, which is set to take place Thursday, Jan. 9 to Saturday, Jan. 11. The Eagles...

The Lady Bulldogs returned to action Friday night at home, hosting the Okemah Lady Panthers in their first game back from Christmas break. The Lady Panthers are at the bottom of the Class 2A Rankings,...

Henryetta sophomore Madison Byroads claimed her second championship win at the United States Junior Open Championship (USJOC) Wrestling Tournament over the weekend in Oklahoma City. Byroads competed a...

Wilson High School’s varsity girls’ and boys’ basketball teams will be competing at the Graham-Dustin Chieftain Classic on Thursday, Jan. 9 to Saturday, Jan. 11. The Tigers and Lady Tigers will be mee...

After a two-week hiatus from playing, the Henryetta Knights will kick back into action with the annual Henryetta Invitational Tournament. The Henryetta Invitational Tournament is set to open on Thursd...

HENRYETTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS BREAKFAST Wednesday, Jan. 8 – Pancakes, Fruits Galore and Milk Thursday, Jan. 9 – Sausage and Biscuit, Fruits Galore and Milk Friday, Jan. 10 – Choice of Cereal, Toast and Jel...

As we step into a new year, and debatably a new decade depending upon who you ask if decades start with a 0 year or a 1, we at the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy are looking for a brighter futu...

I have been giving some thought about widow-hood. Here at the retirement village – the majority of the residents are widows. I will soon have been a widow for 24 years. In a conversation recently with...

"I keep on asking my mom if I can play Nintendo, and she finally says yes," says Clyde, 7. Well, Clyde, there's no doubt you've learned that persistence pays off. Your mother knows this, too. Give you...

Henryetta First Christian Church Sunday morning services and fellowship with Pastor Carl Tinnea – 8:30 a.m. Breakfast in downstairs Fellowship Hall with Bible Study for adults and Sunday school for ch...

Okmulgee County Commissioners held their last meeting of 2019 on Dec. 30. “I want to wish everyone a happy new year,” District 1 Commissioner Robert Hardridge said. “Lets look forward to the new year ...

“We worship that big building down there.” ‘The Tabernacle’ lay nestled along the New York village hillside. Ann and I entered and took up a little red songbook. Music was underway. My thoughts drifte...

Henryetta Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Roy Madden encourages everyone to visit the Chamber office and round up some tickets for the annual banquet that will be held Monday, Jan. 13. Only a f...

Muscogee (Creek) Nation will hold Inauguration Ceremonies for the National Council, the Principal Chief and Second Chief on Saturday, Jan. 4. The National Council Inauguration starts at 10 a.m. in the...

Henryetta police officers were dispatched to an apartment in the 1400 block of W. Gentry in response to a burglary in progress on Dec. 30. Chad Huddleston, 41, was arrested on charges of 1st Degree Bu...

Okmulgee County Treasurer Vonna Lampkins would like to remind property tax owners they have until Friday, Jan. 31 to make their payments without penalty. Those choosing to pay just the first half of p...

Okmulgee County students will return to classes next week as Christmas Break ends. Dates in which county schools resume include: Monday, Jan. 6 • Morris Public Schools • Preston Public Schools • Schul...

American Exchange Bank (AEB) of Henryetta presented yearly donations to several local organizations and entities just before the Christmas holiday. Donations were awarded to all of the following: • Li...

The Okmulgee Bulldogs are trying to find their footing at the start of the 2019 basketball season. Tough losses and slow offensive moments have garnered the Bulldogs a 2-7 season record so far this se...