A Knowing

Columns & Opinion

February 16, 2023

A Knowing

For first century disciples, the exercise of praying served as Jesus’ teaching tool as well as his vehicle of sweet communion with his father, God.

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Victory Royale

December 11, 2024

Beggs Middle School brought home a State Championship this weekend, and it may surprise you to learn it wasn’t in football or basketball.Four young men, all 7th-grade students at BMS, were honored as ...

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Santa Arrives During Christmas Parade

December 11, 2024

Santa and a few helpers are shown last week at the annual Okmulgee Main Street Festival of Lights Parade in historic downtown Okmulgee. This year’s theme, “Star Spangled Christmas,” showcased an encha...

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Okmulgee Community Theatre to hold Christmas Show

December 11, 2024

Okmulgee Community Theatre will hold a Christmas Show Saturday, Dec. 14, at 7:30 p.m.According to Faye Tipton, the event will feature Christmas carols performed by Nicole Raines on the baby grand pian...

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Winner, Winner!

December 11, 2024

Congratulations to Scott Forsythe, the winner of Okmulgee Main Street first Sparkle Spree 2024 raffle drawing. Thank you for shopping at Neal’s Homestore and supporting the area’s incredible small bus...

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Air Evac Lifeteam sponsors students for camp

December 11, 2024

Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) is thrilled to announce a generous donation from Air Evac Lifeteam, sponsoring 10 students to attend this year’s Camp IGNITE, a premier summer leadership program...

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NARFE to meet Dec. 12

December 11, 2024

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) Chapter 0730 will meet Thursday, Dec. 12, at Shoney’s, 619 E. Main St. in Henryetta.A Christmas celebration including a Christmas ...

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Beall’s Donates to SA Angel Tree

December 11, 2024

Each year, Okmulgee’s Beall’s Department Store collects toys for Angel Tree recipients. Pictured from left are store manager Bobby Chesbro and Leroy Wilson, president of the local Salvation Army board...

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Volunteers Ring Bell for Salvation Army

December 11, 2024

Members of Restore Church Young Adults spent time this week volunteering to ring the bell for the Salvation Army Kettle Drive in front of Walmart. There are still slots open if you, your family, organ...

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Applications open for House Page program

December 11, 2024

The Oklahoma House of Representatives High School Page Program has opened applications for the First Regular Session of the 60th Legislature, announced Program Director Rep. Brian Hill, R-Mustang.Ever...

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OSU Extension warns poultry owners to know the signs of avian influenza

December 11, 2024

Animal health specialists with Oklahoma State University Extension caution poultry producers to protect their flocks after Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza was confirmed in a commercial operation ear...

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County sales tax income down slightly from last year

December 11, 2024

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