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City Council approves appointments
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City Council approves appointments
March 21, 2025
The Henryetta City Council convened for its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 18, discussing a range of municipal matters, including financial approvals, city management updates, and abatement proceed...
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Early voting approaches
March 21, 2025
Early voting begins Thursday, March 27, for voters in Okmulgee County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day have the option of voting early at their County Election Boar...
Lions Club Prepares for Easter Egg Hunt
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Lions Club Prepares for Easter Egg Hunt
March 21, 2025
The Henryetta Lions are gearing up for their annual Easter Egg Hunt at Beautiful Nichols Park. A big thank you to Henryetta Walmart for their support and donation. The hunt will be held Saturday, Apri...
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RWD 5 receives $99,999 grant from OWRB
March 21, 2025
Rural Water District No. 5 of Okmulgee County received approval for a $99,999 Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP) grant on Tuesday through the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to improve the Distri...
County feels the heat as fires sweep the state
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County feels the heat as fires sweep the state
March 22, 2025
McIntosh County escaped the horrific wind and fire damage that devastated several communities in other areas of the state Friday, March 14.Leslie Phillips, McIntosh County Emergency Management director, reported to county commissioners at their weekly meeting Monday morning that there had been 24 grass fires that burned about 2,100 acres in the county over the weekend.Most of them were small fires...
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Wildfires ravage Oklahoma
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Wildfires ravage Oklahoma
March 19, 2025
High winds and dry conditions fueled devastating wildfires across Oklahoma on Friday, burning nearly 170,000 acres and destroying hundreds of structures. Communities from Stillwater to Mannford were l...
Meet Your Officers: Sheriff Rice on Service & Strength
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Meet Your Officers: Sheriff Rice on Service & Strength
March 12, 2025
When you sit down with Okmulgee County Sheriff Eddy Rice, one thing is immediately clear - this is a man who values integrity, service, and staying true to his principles. With nearly three decades in...
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Beggs Candidate Forum set for March 25
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Beggs Candidate Forum set for March 25
March 21, 2025
Beggs residents will have a valuable opportunity to hear directly from candidates seeking public office in the upcoming election at the 2025 Beggs Candidate Forum, hosted by the Beggs Chamber of Comme...
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VFW to host fundraiser for Knight Brigade
March 21, 2025
The VFW Post 539 Auxiliary is conducting a fund drive to help pay for the Henryetta High School band to go to Washington, D.C. to march in the Memorial Day Parade. A booth will be set up at Homeland o...
HES Students Enjoy Career Fair
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HES Students Enjoy Career Fair
March 21, 2025
Henryetta Elementary School hosted another successful Career Fair March 13, in which various businesses and agencies such as the East Central Electric, Okmulgee County EMS, Fire and Oklahoma Highway P...
Lady Knights golfers win Paden Invitational
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Lady Knights golfers win Paden Invitational
March 21, 2025
The Henryetta Lady Knights golf team dominated at the Paden Invitational, claiming the championship title.Breea Stockholm earned Top Medalist honors, shooting an 86 to lead the field. Aubrie McGowin f...
Henryetta Girls Tennis Excels at Tournaments
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Henryetta Girls Tennis Excels at Tournaments
March 21, 2025
It was a fantastic week on the courts for Henryetta Tennis. The HHS girls team captured the Claremore Invitational championship with strong performances across the board, while the junior high squad f...

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Department of Wildlife Conservation Fishing Report
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Department of Wildlife Conservation Fishing Report
May 24, 2024
Grand Lake May 19 - Elevation is normal and falling, water temperature 76°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass good on crankbaits, flukes, jerk baits, plastic bai...
Pirates stay perfect with run-rule win
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Pirates stay perfect with run-rule win
August 11, 2023
The Preston Pirate varsity fall baseball team notched their second-straight run-rule win of the 2023 season Tuesday evening with a 9-1 victory over the Red Oak Eagles.The Pirates were back in action T...
Eagles go winless at Preston tourney
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Eagles go winless at Preston tourney
April 19, 2023
The Morris Eagle varsity baseball team dropped a pair of decisions this past weekend at the 2023 Dawson Sumner Invitational baseball tournament in Preston.The Eagles began tournament action last Thurs...
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Dragons begin postseason journey Thursday
April 19, 2023
Dewar seeks third-straight State trip with 3-team district tournamentThe Dewar Dragon varsity baseball program will begin its journey towards a possible third-straight state tournament appearance this...
Dogs suffer setbacks in recent diamond action
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Dogs suffer setbacks in recent diamond action
April 19, 2023
The Okmulgee Bulldog varsity baseball team closed out last week’s schedule with a pair of losses.The Bulldogs traveled to Weleetka last Thursday and found themselves on the short end of a 7-4 outcome,...
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Okmulgee to host annual tournament
April 19, 2023
Cleveland, Meeker to kick off 3-day event ThursdayMorgan Field at Bateman Park in Okmulgee will be the site of this weekend’s Okmulgee Neal’s Classic baseball tournament.The annual 3-day event will ge...
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Feeding the Vets
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Feeding the Vets
June 8, 2024
VFW Post 539 in Henryetta held its Feed the Vets program Thursday at New Life Assembly of God Church in Henryetta. Numerous volunteers were on hand, in addition to Post officers, who assisted in the d...
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Muscogee Nation film to premiere June 15
June 5, 2024
Movie to screen in new CMN Lecture HallGeoLink Nations in association with Behold Motion Pictures, announces the red carpet world premiere of HESAYECV (The Savior), a groundbreaking feature-length fil...
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Find These Treasures
By Patrick Ford 
May 24, 2024
Find These Treasures at Your Local Library Mitch Albom American author, journalist and musician, was born into a Jewish family with an older sister and younger brother. He celebrates May 23, 1958, as ...
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How is your retirement income taxed?
By Patrick Ford 
May 24, 2024
How is your retirement income taxed? Once you’re retired, you will likely need to draw on several types of income for your living expenses. You’ll need to know where these funds are coming from and ho...
Lions, Rotary ready for kickball
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Lions, Rotary ready for kickball
May 24, 2024
The Henryetta Lions and Rotary Clubs are excited about an upcoming fundraiser. It promises to be an epic showdown as the two clubs will face each other in a kickball game. Approval for the event was g...

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Beggs battles through tough stretch
March 21, 2025
The Beggs Golden Demons were on the verge of victory Monday night but fell short in a heartbreaking 5-4 loss to the Ada Cougars after a late home run in the seventh inning.Beggs held a 4-3 lead headin...
Dogs shutout by Kellyville in 20-0 loss
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Dogs shutout by Kellyville in 20-0 loss
March 21, 2025
The Kellyville Ponies delivered a stunning offensive performance, scoring 16 runs in the first inning en route to a 20-0 win over the Okmulgee Bulldogs on Tuesday.Jaxxen Gillett set the tone early, la...
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March 21, 2025
10:19 a.m. - RP reported a stolen gun.5:02 p.m. - Walmart - Accident w/Injuries10:03 p.m. - 9th St. & Broadway St. - Traffic Stop10:06 p.m. - 10th St. & Merrick St. - Traffic Stop ---03/11/20255:02 p....
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