The Okmulgee County Republicans will host a candidate forum for the State Senate District 8 seat Saturday, Feb. 1, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Harlan Meeting Room in the OSUIT Student Union. A meet...

“Being spiritually blind doesn’t mean that you can’t see,” says Sophia, 10. “It means that you don’t believe in God.”When Jesus gave sight to a man born blind, it started a debate among Jerusalem’s re...

1 John 3:10 - Here is the clear difference between God’s children and the Devil’s children: those who do not do what is right or do not love others are not God’s children.Have you ever begun something...

Okmulgee Boys (9-7)The Okmulgee Bulldogs placed 2nd at the NEO Tournament in Miami over the weekend.• Okmulgee 75, Quapaw 31 - W• Okmulgee 48, Colcord 47 - W• Okmulgee 45, McDonald County (Mo.) 51 - L...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Express yourself with great confidence this week, Aries.You feel like you are in control and well organized. This is a recipe for success regarding the things you need to accompl...

November 8, 1961 - January 22, 2025Kenneth “Kenny” Wayne Hoover, 63, of Henryetta, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025, in Tulsa. Kenny was born on November 11, 1961, in Indianapolis to Irvin L. a...

March 17, 1941 - January 23, 2025Geralea Joyce Russell, a resident of rural Henryetta, died Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the age of 83. She was born on March 17, 1941, in Carlsbad, N.M. to Robert “B...

Joe Julian Acree passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025, in Tulsa at 80 years of age.Joe was born May 10, 1944, in Liberal, Kansas. He attended Wilson Grade School in Okmulgee and graduated from Okmu...

June 9, 1960 - January 23, 2025Virgil David Lee, a lifelong resident of Henryetta, died January 23, 2025, in Henryetta at the age of 64. He was born on June 9, 1960, in Henryetta to Virgil Lee, Sr. an...

October 12, 1932 - January 24, 2025Robert Gene “Bob” Brown passed away Friday, January 24, 2025, in Broken Arrow at 92 years of age. Visitation was held Tuesday from 12-6 p.m. at the funeral home. A f...

Para Jane (Horn) Priegel was born February 15, 1935, in Madill to the late Perry and Irene M. (Denton) Horn. She passed away Wednesday evening, January 22, 2025, in Henryetta at 89 years of age.Jane w...

February 18, 1976 - January 27, 2025Chebonnie Lindsey passed away January 27,2025. Visitation will be held Thursday, January30, 2025, from 2-4 p.m. Wake service is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Weogufgee In...

September 8, 1959 - January 23, 2025Joseph Smith, a resident of Dustin, died January 23, 2025, at the age of 65. Arrangements are under the direction of Rogers Funeral Home of Henryetta.

DEAR ABBY: I have been thinking a lot lately about my first love. The thoughts come and go, which I know is normal. A week or so ago, I stumbled upon her LinkedIn account, saw her profile picture and ...

As the Oklahoma Legislature begins work, there is a record number of bills presented for consideration over the next four months before the constitutionally required adjournment on the final Friday in...

The Preston Pirates capped an incredible run at the Muscogee Nation Invitational Tournament with a thrilling overtime victory over the Wilson Tigers, winning 45–36 on Jan. 25 at the Muscogee Dome. Wit...

The Henryetta Knights showcased their basketball prowess at the Beggs Invitational Basketball Tournament, clinching the championship with a series of impressive performances that culminated in a thril...

Steven Baldridge, a longtime public servant and dedicated community leader, has officially announced his candidacy for the Oklahoma State Senate, representing District 8. With a career deeply rooted i...

H-Town Theatre’s upcoming production of Disney’s Cinderella is already shaping up to be an unforgettable experience, thanks to the outpouring of generosity from Henryetta’s community members and local...

The Okmulgee County Republicans are hosting a Candidate Forum on Saturday, Feb. 1, providing voters with a chance to hear directly from the Republican candidates vying for the State Senate District 8 ...