For the first time since 2016, the Beggs Golden Demon varsity footbal team has failed to reach - at least - the quarterfinal round of the state football playoffs. The Demons’ bid for ending their stat...

The number of high school football teams battling for eight championships in Oklahoma in 2022 was cut in half following last week’s opening-round schedule. As for Okmulgee County, the number of playof...

The Okmulgee Lady Bulldog varsity basketball team held a preseason scrimmage Tuesday at historic Brock Memorial Gymnasium in Okmulgee, battling Konawa and Okmulgee County rival, the Henryetta Lady Kni...

The Preston varsity basketball program took to the road for the first time this season, traveling to Pittsburg on Tuesday to battle the host Pittsburg Panthers and Lady Panthers. The Preston cage squa...

Fall is here and days are cooler. Nights are perfect for fires and cuddling on the couch. The ovens fire up more frequently as they help with heating the kitchen. We cook more pies than cakes. Pumpkin...

Nov. 6 12:01 a.m. – Medical assist, assist EMS crews. 10:00 a.m. – Medical assist, assist EMS crews. 10:30 a.m. – Power line down. 2:00 p.m. – Building fire. Nov. 7 12:00 a.m. – Medical assist, assist...

Marion Dane Bauer, American author of children’s books, was born Nov. 20, 1938 in Oglesby, Ill. Her father was a mill chemist and they lived in a small, four-room house provided by the cement mill whe...

The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from September business. The monies they reported this period represent sal...

Nov. 14 State of Oklahoma vs. Brandon Terry LaRue (Burlgary, Second Degree-Felony; second charge: Violation of Protective Order-Misdemeanor) State of Oklahoma vs. Daniel Bryant McCaslin (Unauthorized ...

1:58 a.m. 9800 block of N.180 Rd. Alarm – RP reports home sensors keep going off and dog is barking; 27-year-old daughter would like it checked out. 5:57 a.m. OK-16 & 230 Rd. Accident With Injury – Ve...

The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) has started accepting applications for the 2022 Certified Healthy Oklahoma Program. Certified Healthy Oklahoma – a collaborative effort of OSDH, The Okla...

Autumn is probably my favorite season or maybe it ties with Spring. Each season always comes with its own gifts. One of the best things about summer, besides Independence Day, homemade ice-cream, spla...

Henryetta Elementary School (HES) recently announced six Students of the Month for October in Kindergarten through 5th Grade. Honorees include Judson Bowen, Kindergarten; Kooper Hargis, 1st Grade; Zoe...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners approved a proposal which will help Beggs Schools now and even in the future. Last week, Commissioner Robert Zoellner spoke on a proposal to use ARPA funds t...

Henryetta Municipal Authority (HMA) approved a Statement of Qualifications Proposals for engineering services for water tank replacement at Lookout and 5th Street on top of the hill during their regul...

The person of interest in the murder of four Okmulgee men in October is now back in the Okmulgee County Jail. Joseph Lloyd Kennedy, 67, was booked into the jail on Nov. 12, following his transfer from...

Henryetta City Council approved a sole bid from RB2 Builders LLC for a new playground for Caboose Park at the corner of new Lake Road and Main Street during their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday ev...

Henryetta merchants are throwing open their doors (so to speak) Saturday for a town wide open house. They are not only offering refreshments, but have special holiday prices on gift items just waiting...

Garage Sale Fundraiser St. Michael Catholic Church Alter Society will host a Garage Sale Fundraiser Friday, Nov. 18 and Saturday, Nov. 19. The sale will be held on Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sa...

Here’s an interesting statistic: Some 72% of retirees say one of their biggest fears is becoming a burden on their families, according to a 2021 survey by Age Wave and Edward Jones. Both before and du...