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In the rural ministry God has given me, I see the negative effects of alcohol on a regular basis. Most of the time people deny they have a drinking problem while it’s clear to everyone else, or they a...

When I took the helm at the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA), the board of directors made it clear the mission of our organization needed to move back to our roots. Our mission is “creatin...

We are used to read and hear this kind of ‘get away today’promos and ads in social media. Many surely make the best use of the discounted vacation travel packs to go around the nation’s historical, aw...

“Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others”—Philippians 2:4 (ESV). They watched the stranger stumble and drop to his knees. He was obviously in distress. ...

The poppy and infectious music of ABBA takes center stage in Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, paving the way for a chaotically fun musical film. Sophie (Amanda Seyfried), the main protagonist in Mama Mia!...

Okmulgee County Fair will be held Thursday, Sept. 6 and continues through Saturday, Sept. 8 with various events available daily. A special ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at the Okmulgee County F...

“Mother, Mother! Tim’s getting clobbered!” Sprinting through the front door I blurted the news. My mom’s face showed both alarm and puzzlement. Tim? Fighting? My brother survived the fracas. But the i...

All Fairgoers to the Oklahoma State Fair in Oklahoma City know that part of the old fashioned fun is getting to experience all of the incredible, delicious, and often deep-fried foods vendors have to ...

Aug. 20 8:58 a.m. – Extrication of Victim(s) from Vehicle Aug. 21 1:34 a.m. – System Malfunction, other 3:30 p.m. – Medical Assist, Assist EMS Crew 6:34 p.m. – False Alarm or False Call, other 6:40 p....

Civil Cases Exceeding $10,000 Aug. 24 Rogers, Raylon vs. City of Okmulgee – Negligence Rogers, Raylon vs. City of Okmulgee (Okmulgee Public Works) – Negligence Aug. 27 Gateway Mortgage Group LLC vs. O...

08/23/2018 11:25 a.m.-Suspicious Person/Vehicle-East of 220/ 16. Deputy advised he was out of car and checking for possible trespassers. 2:40 p.m.-Welfare Check-Hornbeam Rd. Reporting party advised hi...

Sept. 1 Labor Day Gospel Singing The Jack Clifford Memorial Labor Day Gospel Singing will be at 7 p.m. Sat., Sept. 1, at the Henryetta High School auditorium. This year will feature The Williamsons, C...

Henryetta Lions Club held their regular weekly meeting on Aug. 28 at The Shack on Main Street. Lions President Grant Jenson announced that Henryetta Elementary School teacher Beatriz Hodge sent a thou...

Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister announced “Project Get Fit!,” a new partnership to increase health and wellness for school children across the state with a focus on four h...

Dewar’s annual Harvest Festival will be held on Saturday, Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Broadway Street with vendors, food, contests, games and much more! Though limited booth space is available, ve...

Across 24 precincts in Okmulgee County, voters decided on their choices for state and federal offices that will be on the ballot for the Nov. 6 General Election. In addition, Morris voters approved tw...

The Henryetta Golden Knight varsity football team will take the field tonight against the Morris Eagles in the 2018 season opener for both Okmulgee County teams. The Knights will look to snap a 2-game...

Four Okmulgee County football teams will open their 2018 season tonight (Friday), while the other two county squads will look to remain unbeaten in their second games of the year. The Beggs Golden Dem...