What better way to celebrate Independence Day than by honoring one of the brave men who fought for our freedom during World War II over 74 years ago. Henryetta resident Frank Garcia was among the many...

WASHINGTON – Lawmakers gave final congressional approval to a $4.59-billion emergency spending bill for a humanitarian crisis at the southern border and senators passed a major defense bill sponsored ...

The economic impact in Okmulgee from the Muscogee (Creek) Nation was shared last week by tribal leaders. The announcement at a news conference was made at the River Spirit Casino in Tulsa, which had b...

Fireworks are wonderfully fun and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. But being unsafe around them rarely ends well. Fireworks can burn at temperatures which reach over 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit. Acc...

Henryetta Chamber of Commerce donated funds for the purchase of a new picnic table to be added to the Henryetta R/C Aviators Field. R/C Aviator Vice President Haley Eyer designed and placed the impres...

There are millions of people carrying such heavy burdens all across our world. They cannot sleep at night and wake up tired. They have regular appointments with their counselors. Their attempts at hob...

Henryetta Rotarian of the Week, David Warden (left), presented a plaque to Wes George during the Rotary Club’s regular meeting on June 26. The plaque honors George for serving as the 2018-2019 Henryet...

Over a week ago, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 539 in Henryetta reported missing flags that were displayed along Main Street. After a rash of severe storms in June, seven flags were believed to ...

A Henryetta man is in the Okmulgee County Jail on a complaint of Child Abuse after he was allegedly witnessed striking a young child. On June 30, a call came in around 12:53 p.m. According to court do...

Mimi’s Masterpiece Studio of Henryetta announced Summer Craft dates for July and August. Each class will be held in the back room of The Shack at 509 W. Main Street in Henryetta from 1 p.m. to 2:15 p....

Learning to save for what you want in life is a crucial life skill, but it’s one too few young people are learning. That’s why for Youth Appreciation Month in July, First Family Family Federal Credit ...

Norman resident Larry Wrede didn’t know he had any problems with his heart, but when he felt his heart rate dramatically increase one evening, he knew he should see his doctor. That visit ultimately l...

Former Beggs High School golf star McKenzie McCoy not only helped lead her team to 4th place at the NAIA Championships this 2018-2019 season, but also performed well in the classroom. Joining five oth...

Okmulgee County student golfers now have an expanded option of collegiate opportunities. The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, located in Chickasha, recently announced that it will be launch...

Not ones to lollygag behind, the Henryetta Lollygagers are preparing to continue their season at the Ok Kids Coach Pitch Regionals in Preston. The Henryetta Lollygaggers went 26-8, nabbing a spot at t...

Skylar Smallwood, Emily Stockholm and Breea Stockholm represented the Lady Knights at the NWA Walmart Championship in Bentonville, Ark. this weekend. Each Lady Knight assisted players participating in...

CASA/Safehouse is inviting golfers of all ages and experience to participate in its annual Classic Team Scramble Saturday, July 13 at Henryetta Golf and Country Club. Golfers are encouraged to arrive ...

PRAGUE - After a whirlwind weekend in Prague, the Lil Knights punched their ticket to the T-Ball State Tournament July 5-7 in Muskogee. The Lil Knights swept through the T-Bee Regionals Tournament und...

One of the topics I try to avoid in class is abortion. There is a good reason for this avoidance; it is one of the subjects that inspires such passion that it is nearly impossible for any real civil d...

"I would pray that I bless all the people in the world and all the animals, my cat, Rusty, especially," says Noah, age 6. Noah would also ask God to bless his house and other people's houses and "to m...