Henryetta Head Start & Early Head Start are now accepting enrollment for the 2019-2020 school year. Program hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. A federal program for preschool chi...

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt announced on Tuesday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved the state's request for disaster assistance for seven more Oklahoma counties impacte...

Schulter Board of Education appointed new board member Jerry Baughman to fill the vacant office number one seat at their June 3 regular meeting. Quotes for property, liability and workers comp coverag...

OSUIT Dean of the School of Visual Communications (VISCOM), James McCullough, was honored on June 7 with a retirement party at the school’s VISCOM building in Okmulgee. A host of faculty, former stude...

Rebecca Hold was hostess for the last meeting of the year on May 28 of the Okemah Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution at Pepino’s Restaurant in Okemah. Regent Rebecca Hold opened the m...

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – The legislative session has concluded, and the aviation and aerospace industry in Oklahoma benefited from several bills ensuring the viability of the state’s second largest industr...

The Henryetta Knights continue to put in the work this summer, meeting Okmulgee and Okemah for the second week of 7-on-7 action. Coach Lance Beck is preparing the Knights for the upcoming passing leag...

Returning for another season, the Okmulgee Surge have more than doubled in size and are hoping to take home the gold. Coaches Richard Manning, Glenn Fincher and Brian Thomason are guiding new swimmers...

Former Henryetta Knight Colton Green made waves at Henryetta High School for his standout performances in both cross country and track. Green set six school records at Henryetta High School that are s...

The Okmulgee Roadrunners, a competitive track club, traveled to Bethany over the weekend to compete against runners from around the state. Starting their third season as a club, the Okmulgee Roadrunne...

FIND THIS TREASURE AT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY June 15th, we celebrate Fly a Kite Day – so let’s get out and have some fun! Chris Van Allsburg, American illustrator and writer of children’s books was born J...

DEAR ABBY DEAR ABBY: I am a gay male. My sister, "Cate," is in what appears outwardly to be a committed relationship, but I know for a fact it isn't. Her boyfriend, "Darren," invited me out for coffee...

The beginning of summer is usually an enjoyable time for many families, but the flooding across Oklahoma has turned it into a devastating time. Homes and buildings have been destroyed, roadways have b...

By now, you’ve likely read your child’s OSTP results. You have the scores, and you know, generally, how your child did on the test. So what’s next? With May’s chaos now in the rear view mirror, it can...

It’s National Bourbon Day! I am not a drinker of it myself, but I do have a couple bottles in the fridge. Dad likes to joke about how I have more alcohol than the liquor store. For someone who rarely ...

This Sunday, June 16, 2019, is HOLY TRINITY The readings for this Sunday are from Isaiah 6:1–7, Romans 11:33–36, and John 3:1–15 (16–17). The Holy Trinity Reveals Himself to Sinners When Isaiah beheld...

Oklahoma tobacco retailers are increasingly not complying with state law regarding underage tobacco sales. Last year, Oklahoma tobacco retailers posted an overall non-compliance rate of about 18 perce...

STILLWATER, Okla. – Flooding across Oklahoma has been devastating for state residents. Flood waters have taken their toll on homes and businesses, but the wildlife population also has been affected. D...