Narrow 5-4 setback first for Preston squadThe Preston Pirate varsity fall baseball team suffered their first loss of the 2023 season Tuesday evening at home against the Latta Panthers.In Tuesday’s fir...

Henryetta trounces Roland, Heavener to remain perfect in district standingsThe current win streak for the Henryetta Lady Knight varsity fastpitch softball team reached 12 on Tuesday with a 10-0 home w...

The Henryetta Labor Day Royalty was crowned earlier this month in two events. Pictured are just of few of the young contestants including Miss Havyn Benson, 6-year-old (above) who won the Little Miss ...

The Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) will open applications for the 2023-2024 grant cycle of the Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program on Friday, Sept. 1. This grantsin- aid program will set a...

Applications for Voice of Democracy, Patriot’s Pen open through Oct. 31Okmulgee County students are urged to enter two contests, sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).The VFW is dedicated to...

This year’s Anchor of Hope Women’s Conference will be held Sept. 22-23 and at Jubilee Christian Center, located at 12430 N 230 Rd. here in Okmulgee. The theme is “Royalty Chosen - Chosen for such a ti...

Dear Editor:There have been bomb threats for several days now at Tulsa Public Schools and various places around Tulsa County. Some obviously insane person is upset over “woke ideology.”What the heck i...

Julie’s School of Dance still has room for the 2023--24 dance year. Held at Lumberjack Attack, 108 S. Morton Ave. in Okmulgee, dance classes will start Sept. 5. Julie offers classes in tap, ballet and...

A Henryetta principal’s random act of kindness gained local and national attention this week. When Kaisley Blake, a 5-year-old student at Henryetta Public Schools, accidentally swallowed her tooth dur...

Over 300 students walked across the stage during OSU Institute of Technology’s 225th Commencement on August 24. They are now off to their next chapter as the newest members of Oklahoma’s growing workf...

10 Years Ago:The Henryetta Territorial Museum had a busy couple weeks for their volunteers, who cleaned the archway and used about 400 bricks to finish it.The Golden Pony Casino had a 2014 Ford Mustan...

Henryetta SchoolsMonday: No School Tuesday: Breakfast: Biscuit, Gravy Lunch: Hamburger, French Fries Wednesday: Breakfast: Sausage on Stick Lunch: Chicken & Noodles, Grilled Cheese Sandwich Thursday: ...

Henryetta Church of the Nazarene will host Round-Up Day Sunday, Sept. 3, at 10:30 a.m. The public is invited to attend for a great day of worship, fun and food. The BBQ meal will include pulled pork, ...

Correctional officers beaten, keys stolen in brawlFurther charges have been filed against two inmates in connection with an assault on correctional officers at a local detention center.According to co...

Southern SONlight to be featured at Henryetta eventThe Hoppers will be the special guests this year at the Jack Clifford Memorial Labor Day Gospel Singing 2023.The event will be held Saturday, Sept 2,...

Bills created greater employment opportunities, growthAppropriations Chair Roger Thompson, R-Okemah, has earned a perfect score of 100 percent for his votes on bills creating greater employment opport...

Bios Companies, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries, a leading provider of compassionate and person-centered home care, vocational, home healthcare, technology, and consulting services, is thrilled...

The Henryetta Labor Day Committee, in conjunction with the City of Henryetta and Henryetta Chamber of Commerce, is proud to present the Henryetta Labor Day Celebration, Eastern Oklahoma’s longest runn...

The Okmulgee County Consortium (OCC) held a drive thru event yesterday in Henryetta, alongside representatives of CREOKS, Southern Plains Tribal Health and MCN Medical Assisted Treatment. Information ...

The VFW Post 539 in Henryetta will conduct the Feed the Vets program Friday, Sept. 8, at 11 a.m. at New Life Assembly of God, 1201 S. C Street in Henryetta.Volunteers are needed at 10 a.m. in order to...