Kids, even the adult versions, display the effects of the greatest influences in life … their parents. It can show up in being a mirror image of a parent, becoming similar in actions and reactions. Or...

If you’re getting closer to retirement, you might be thinking more about Social Security. Specifically, can you count on it to contribute part of the income you’ll need as a retiree?There’s been an in...

Pirates, Lady Pirates end regular season with pair of home winsThe Preston varsity basketball program concluded its regular-season schedule Tuesday evening at home against the Kellyville Ponies and La...

Beggs senior Darieon Johnson (front row center) signed a letter of intent Wednesday to play college football at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College in Miami. Pictured with Johnson are (back row, L to R)...

The Dewar Dragon football program added another state championship to their trophy case on Tuesday afternoon at Wetumka High School.The latest state championship for the Dewar gridiron program came co...

Leon Anderson attends 12th Congress of MayorsLeon Anderson of Grayson participated in the Oklahoma Municipal League (OML) and Mayors Council of Oklahoma (MCO) 12th annual Congress of Mayors event, hel...

Okmulgee County Family YMCA will hold its annual Father-Daughter Dance Saturday, Feb. 18, at 7 p.m. Those interested may register at the YMCA membership desk or online at https://conta.cc/3QMwlJG.Febr...

Henryetta has an undefeated team of competitors. The sixth grade academic team has competed in six contests and has won all of them.Their victories came at the expense of Okmulgee, Preston, Twin Hills...

12:11 a.m. - Log information - Burger King Manager advised that a male subject was banging on the drive through window for about seven minutes then parked next to his car.9:52 a.m. - Burglary occurred...

Wilson 4-H and FFA members were busy this past week at the Okmulgee County Spring Livestock Show. Congratulations to the winners. Here are the results from the various categories: Chicken Show • David...

Runoff set for Okmulgee City Council postA runoff has been set for April 4 for the Ward 2 seat for Okmulgee City Council. Tuesday’s municipal election drew only 330 ballots cast for the four candidate...

Members to hear presentations on security camera projectThe Henryetta Board of Education will hold a special meeting Monday to hear several presentations about the Henryetta Public Schools Security Ca...

State Question 820 before votersThe deadline to request an absentee ballot by mail is next week, Monday, Feb. 20. The County Election Board must receive applications by 5 p.m. on Feb. 20.Okmulgee Coun...

Escaped from Okmulgee Jail, involved in pursuitAn Okemah man will serve over 23 years in prison following his sentencing this week in federal court.On Tuesday, the United States Attorney’s Office for ...

Been thanks community, students for supportThe Henryetta community celebrated the latest production of the H-Town Theatre group this past weekend, as the “Greatest Showcase” came to a close.The produc...

The Henryetta varsity basketball program finished their regular-season schedule this past Friday evening with a trip to Okemah.The Henryetta cage squads closed out the regular season with a split deci...

The Schulter girls varsity basketball team had their 2022-2023 season come to a close last Thursday evening at Kinta High School.The season-ending loss came by a 39-34 margin to the Cameron Lady Yello...

Eagles need OT to ‘corral’ PoniesThe Morris varsity basketball program closed out their regular-season schedule this past Friday evening with a trip to Kellyville.The Morris cage squads will enter the...

Okmulgee and Beggs closed out their season series on the hardwood this past Friday evening at the Beggs Event Center.Both Okmulgee County schools came away with a victory in the roundball meeting.The ...

The Preston varsity basketball program came away with a pair of home sweeps last weekend.The first home sweep came last Friday against the visiting Wewoka Tigers and Lady Tigers, while the other home ...