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January 30, 2026

The Oklahoma State University Extension Office in Okmulgee County is welcoming two new educators whose backgrounds and passion for service are expected to bring added value to local youth, families an...

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Good News for Local Schools

January 30, 2026

A wave of encouraging news is rippling through Oklahoma’s education community, and several schools in Okmulgee County are among those being celebrated.According to a memorandum released by the Oklahom...

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Federal court judge denies dismissal of cases

January 30, 2026

A federal judge has declined to dismiss two high-profile lawsuits challenging whether Oklahoma prosecutors are unlawfully exercising criminal jurisdiction over Native Americans in Indian Country, allo...

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A Salute to Our Hometown Heroes

January 30, 2026

As the Henryetta Free-Lance and Okmulgee Times recognize the men and women of law enforcement and first responders across Okmulgee County in today’s special Salute to Hometown Heroes section included ...

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MN, University of Edinburgh team for first international repatriation

January 31, 2026

A Scottish university has completed what is believed to be the first-ever international repatriation of ancestral remains to mainland United States.More than 150 years after they were taken, the University of Edinburgh has returned the remains of six people from the Muscogee Nation during a formal ceremony in Edinburgh on Friday, Jan. 23.Once the remains are returned, the Nation’s Department of Cu...

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Bingo Night planned Feb. 4

January 30, 2026

A fun-filled evening of bingo is planned for late February in Henryetta, with proceeds set to benefit local youth agricultural programs.The Henryetta FFA and 4-H Booster Club will host a Bingo Night f...

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Henryetta First Presbyterian added to NRHP

January 28, 2026

The Oklahoma Historical Society and State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) are pleased to announce the designation of Henryetta’s First Presbyterian Church to the National Register of Historic Plac...

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OCEM Storm Spotter Training is tomorrow

January 30, 2026

Residents interested in severe weather safety and community preparedness are invited to attend a Storm Spotter Training hosted by Okmulgee County Emergency Management (OCEM) in partnership with the Na...

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Central OK Cattle Conference set Feb. 13 in Stillwater

January 30, 2026

Registration is now open for the Central Oklahoma Cattle Conference, a day-long educational and networking event designed to serve cattle producers and agricultural professionals across the region. Th...

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What should you do with your tax refund?

January 30, 2026

It’s almost time for people to begin receiving their tax refunds. If you get one, what will you do with it?The answer will depend somewhat on the size of your refund. Last year, the average was $3,167...

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100 Years Ago (1926)

January 30, 2026

• A Claremore jury awarded $15,000 to the heirs of J.F. Gaither and his son, J.T. Gaither, who were killed in Catoosa in 1922. The Gaithers, well known in the Okmulgee area and namesakes of the town o...

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are still alive

January 30, 2026

are still alive, though some have fallen asleep. Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles.Now, what makes this quotation interesting is that it is actually an early Christian creed (Credo) ...

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OC Sharks Prepare for Cupcake Wars

January 30, 2026

4-H Youth Development Educators recently joined the OC Sharks at one of their meetings at First Baptist Church to help the group prepare for the upcoming Cupcake Wars set for Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. at the ...

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Demons break away after halftime to down county-rival Knights

January 28, 2026

Beggs and Henryetta opened Tuesday night’s regular-season contest locked in a fast-paced first quarter that signaled a competitive tone. Both teams traded early scores, and neither managed to create s...

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Wilson drops two in recent action

January 23, 2026

The Wilson Tigers fell 81-64 to Crossover Prep Academy on Tuesday in a regular-season matchup, despite a solid allaround performance on both ends of the floor.Wilson struggled early to slow Crossover ...

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Henryetta powerlifters earn medals at Little Axe

January 23, 2026

The Henryetta Knights powerlifting program continued to turn heads this week, as the HMS/JV and HHS squads traveled to Little Axe, returning home with a strong collection of medals and team finishes.-...

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Henryetta’s Dutch VanDenBorn inducted into OGCA Hall of Fame

January 21, 2026

For nearly half a century, Dutch VanDenBorn’s name has been synonymous with golf in Henryetta, representing far more than wins and losses. This past weekend, that lifelong dedication was formally reco...

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Lady Knights rally past Beggs for 7th place at Henryetta Tournament

January 16, 2026

The Henryetta Tournament concluded with a tightly contested seventh- place game Saturday as the Henryetta Lady Knights closed strong to secure a 52-50 victory over the Beggs Lady Demons. What began as...

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Beggs storms past Checotah in Henryetta Tournament thriller

January 16, 2026

The Beggs Demons delivered a dramatic fourth-quarter push to slip past Checotah 71-69 in a second-round consolation matchup of the Henryetta High School Tournament, turning a halftime deficit into one...

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GCTC student elected OK HOSA Northeast Region VP

November 28, 2025

Green Country is celebrating one of its own this week as Grace Hogue, an exceptional Medical Assisting student from Green Country Technology Center, has been elected the new Northeast Region Vice Pres...

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GCTC Cosmetology to host Christmas Hair Show Dec. 5

November 22, 2025

Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) is proud to announce the return of one of its most anticipated traditions: the Annual Cosmetology Christmas Hair Show, taking place Friday, Dec. 5, with showings...

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Henryetta educator enhances skills at Fall Art Workshops

November 21, 2025

Nearly 300 educators and artists from across Oklahoma gathered this October at Quartz Mountain State Park & Lodge for the 2025 Oklahoma Fall Arts Institute (OFAI) - a series of immersive weekend works...

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Faith-filled anticipation builds for upcoming revival

September 12, 2025

A wave of spiritual revival is set to roll across Okmulgee County this September as a powerful lineup of pastors and evangelists prepare to gather under the big top for a weeklong Tent Revival, promis...

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Henryetta Education Foundation wraps up successful fundraiser

September 10, 2025

The Henryetta Education Foundation (HEF) wrapped up another successful fundraising campaign this Labor Day with a series of exciting prize drawings and heartfelt thanks to the many individuals and org...

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Rotary Club Ice Cream Contest Winner Crowned

September 3, 2025

The results are in from this year’s Rotary Club Ice Cream Contest, held over Labor Day Weekend. This year’s best homemade ice cream title goes to Lindsey Babino’s Strawberry Shortcake, while Kenny Wil...

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Exited Support & Improvement

January 30, 2026

The following Okmulgee County schools were recognized by the Oklahoma State Department of Education for meeting or maintaining academic improvement standards under ESSA:Voluntary Improvement/ Remained...

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Legislative Forum is Feb. 6 at Shoney’s

January 30, 2026

The first Legislative Forum of the year will take place Friday, Feb. 6, at 11 a.m. at Shoney’s, located at 610 E. Main Street across from Walmart in Henryetta.

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OHCE Hosts Tri-County Community Lessons Workshop

January 30, 2026

Members from Lincoln, Okfuskee and Okmulgee counties came together Jan. 15 at the new Lincoln County Extension building in Chandler for an OHCE Tri-County Community Lessons workshop focused on practic...

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Preston Hosts Patrons Bank Invitational

January 30, 2026

Preston High School hosted the Patrons Bank Invitational ahead of the winter storm last week, drawing competition from across the county and state. Pictured is some of the action from the successful e...

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HOROSCOPES

January 30, 2026

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 You are unstoppable this week, Aries. Your famous pioneering spirit is magnified, giving you the green light for major breakthroughs. Take the lead in situations that excite you....