The organizers of the Henryetta Hallmark Christmas and the many volunteers are ready for the crowds expected Saturday afternoon and evening in downtown Henryetta. The Hallmark Christmas event begins a...

The state’s new behavioral health center for central Oklahoma faces a massive cost overrun because the project’s initial estimate didn’t include furniture and equipment and bathrooms must be redesigne...

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) will host an open house on Thursday, Dec. 19, to discuss proposed improvements to the US-75A and BNSF railroad underpass in Beggs. The meeting will tak...

High school actors, photographers, dancers, singers, writers, visual artists, filmmakers, and musicians are invited to apply for the Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute at Quartz Mountain (OSAI), Oklahoma’...

Missy Nash of Luv Ford recently visited Henryetta High School to recognize HHS junior William Perez, a member of the football team. Pictured with Nash and Perez is Coach Weston McGill.

Lions Bob and Colleen Fowler kicked off the Henryetta Lions Club bell-ringing season on a chilly Friday morning last week. The couple were joined by other Lions as they raised money to help families d...

This Thanksgiving, the Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority (OCCJA) made the holiday season a little brighter for those within the justice system by hosting a heartfelt Thanksgiving meal. Throug...

The 9th annual Harlan Ford Toy Drive is currently underway, as the community has stepped up once again to donate new, unwrapped toys and bicycles for local foster children. Pictured making donations r...

The Okmulgee County Republican Party invites all county Republicans to a Christmas party meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at the American Legion, 730 W. 6th Street in Okmulgee.Special guests include: • Br...

The Preston Pirates were on the road earlier this week, with the boys and girls team facing Quinton. The Pirates won by a wide margin, 66-27. The Pirates are now 2-2 on the season as they welcome the ...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Your pioneering spirit is in full swing this week, Aries. Embrace new challenges and don’t hesitate to get out front and take the lead. You just might inspire others with your co...

High school basketball action kicked off for area teams this week including the home opener for the Okmulgee Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs at Brock Gymnasium. Facing a stout Glenpool team, Okmulgee fell ...

The Okmulgee Lions Club hosted Genny Mooney of the Henryetta Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday.Mooney came to talk about the Chamber activities in Henryetta for December, and their theme is “Small Town, ...

A Canadian-based liqueur company has announced its first United States facility opening in Okmulgee.Elder Bros Distillery will blend its elderflower and apple strudel liqueurs, as well as its authenti...

The Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth (OCCY), in partnership with the Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA), has launched a new program to provide specialized training for mentors working with just...

“I would be singing, praying, reading the Bible, doing the moonwalk, thanking God and then pretending to be miserable when I see the guard coming,” says Langdon, age 11.That’s great, but can you read ...

Genesis 4:6-7 - God spoke to Cain: “Why this tantrum? Why the sulking? If you do well, won’t you be accepted? And if you don’t do well, sin is lying in wait for you, ready to pounce; it’s out to get y...

Seventy Native American athletes from across the country will be selected to participate in the 2025 Native American All-Star Football Game on January 7, 2025, at The Star in Frisco, Texas, the Dallas...

The Preston Pirates opened their home opener with a hard-fought overtime win over the Fairland Owls, outlasting their opponents 41-39 on Nov. 22.Trailing 21-16 at halftime, the Pirates chipped away at...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Your pioneering spirit is in full swing this week, Aries. Embrace new challenges and don’t hesitate to get out front and take the lead. You just might inspire others with your co...