HPS board members share thoughts on tragedyTodd McGuire was hired as assistant football coach during Monday’s meeting of the Henryetta School board.The action came after a short executive session. The...

Henryetta Public Schools will hold commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2023 on Sunday at 2 p.m. at the high school gym.The last week has been a busy one for the students as they prepare for the f...

Henryetta misses first championship in 46 years by one pointThe Henryetta Lady Knight varsity tennis team came away with their second-straight state runner-up trophy this past Saturday evening.The Lad...

At the VFW District 7 Loyalty Days Family Freedom Festival held May6 in McAlester, the following Henryetta school students won the Talent show by singing: Sheldon Andrews - 1st place, who won a prize ...

Forum attendees air concerns after tragic eventsThe recent tragedy near Henryetta, along with what steps are underway to prevent something like this from happening again, was the primary topic during ...

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) took control of a crime scene near Henryetta where seven people were found shot dead last week at a property in Okmulgee County.“The OSBI is now the l...

Fundraisers underway to aid familiesMembers of the Henryetta community have joined together this week in prayer vigils and other gatherings as they draw strength to deal with this week’s tragic events...

The Henryetta Public Schools Board of Education met in a special session Wednesday morning to consider personnel hires for the 2023-24 school year.Scott Belcher will serve as the girls basketball coac...

Victims identified; motive unknownOkmulgee Police Chief and District 25 Violent Task Force Commander Joe Prentice shared details related to the deaths of seven people near Henryetta during a press con...

FFFCU holding free eventArea residents are invited to attend a free upcoming Home Buying Seminar, hosted by First Family Federal Credit Union. This seminar will be held in The Briefcase, located at 31...

Begins at 6 p.m. ThursdayIn observance of National Day of Prayer on May 4, a public gathering will be held beginning at 5 p.m. tomorrow. Members of the Henryetta Area Ministerial Alliance met April 26...

7 victims involved as investigation continuesThe search for two missing teenagers in Henryetta ended with a tragic discovery by investigators.Seven bodies, including the bodies of the two missing girl...

Members of the Henryetta community gathered Monday evening to pray and offer support for the families and remember the victims involved in Monday’s tragic incident.About 200 people of all ages gathere...

County groups to hold celebration, lunch May 8Oklahoma Home and Community Education Week is observed during the first week of May.Founded in 1935, when the groups were called Home Demonstration clubs,...

James Page, pastor of Joy in Life Fellowship of Henryetta, and owner of Frisco Liquidation, was the special guest at Okmulgee’s Talk Local on Wednesday. As a owner of several businesses, he shared som...

A nonpartisan Town of Grayson general election will be held at a Special Town Meeting Wednesday, May 5.Meeting/registration will begin at 6 p.m. Those wishing to be a candidate and vote must present a...

OCHS director loves ability to aid communityMeet Brenda Brewer. She’s worn many hats since living in the City of Beggs from the age of three.Brewer is a wife, mother of four and grandparent to 11 gran...

First Christian Church giveaway changed to last Saturday each monthFor almost three years, First Christian Church of Henryetta has been providing much needed assistance for those in the community.As a...

Drive continues to obtain new homeAs a part of the Society’s $100,000 current fundraising campaign, the Walmart Community Grants Team - in cooperation with store #247 in Henryetta - has awarded a $100...

Donnie Smith an integral part of communityDonnie Smith was working as a local realtor, when he found out about an opportunity to become an insurance agent. At the time, Allstate Insurance was only off...