By TRACY GOZA
Free-Lance Editor
Henryettans have a new choice in authentic Mexican cuisine.
After nearly four months of remodeling, including painting and updating kitchen equipment, Emilio... + continue reading
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By TRACY GOZA
Free-Lance Editor
Henryetta FFA Officer Team members for the 2018-2019 school year were recently elected at Henryetta High School.
In addition to electing new officers, Henryetta FFA just received a $15,000 grant that will be used to buy a CNC plasma metal cutting machine. The machine will be used to make metal artwork and... + continue reading
By KAITLYN DILLARD
Staff Writer
A case that would determine whether the Muscogee (Creek) Nation’s territory is still Indian country is set to be reviewed by the U.S. Supreme Court it announced Monday. The review of Royal vs. Murphy would determine whether Congress disestablished the Creek Nations’ boundaries and if the State of... + continue reading
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Henryetta Class of 2018 Senior Boys enjoyed the annual Senior Boys BBQ lunch on Thursday at the First United Methodist Church. Jim Goodman was the guest speaker for the event.
(Photo by CARRIE BAILEY)
Ryan Swallow and Bunyan Johnson, pictured, have been hired to become head coaches at Henryetta High School in 2018-19. Swallow will take over the head softball duties, while Johnson will roam the sideline this coming basketball season as the head boys basketball coach at HHS. Both Swallow and Johnson were coaches at Beggs Public Schools this past school year.
By LARRY OWEN
Free-Lance Sports Editor
Okmulgee County sports fans will notice several changes in the head coaching ranks at five of the eight high schools in the 2018-19 school year.
There will be a total of 12 new head coaches roaming the sidelines around the county this upcoming sports season.
Four of the six county... + continue reading
Beta Sigma Phi sorority hosted a Senior Tea for the 2018 Henryetta graduating girls on Tuesday at the First United Methodist Church. Guest speaker at the tea was Henryetta resident and Certified Public Accountant, Melissa Williams. She spoke to the Senior girls about not letting self-doubt, fear or failures stand in the way of accomplishing their dreams.
(Photo by CARRIE BAILEY)
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Henryetta receiver Jean Pixler (4) hauls in a touchdown pass during Monday’s spring football practice at historic Cameron Field. The Knights are using the 10-day spring practice session to begin preparations for the upcoming 2018 varsity football season which will get underway August 31 at home against Morris.
(Photo by LARRY OWEN)
By LARRY OWEN
Free-Lance Sports Editor
HENRYETTA - The Henryetta Golden Knight varsity football team began preparations for the upcoming 2018 campaign Monday morning with the first... + continue reading
Ryan Swallow and Bunyan Johnson, pictured, have been hired to become head coaches at Henryetta High School in 2018-19. Swallow will take over the head softball duties, while Johnson will roam the sideline this coming basketball season as the head boys basketball coach at HHS. Both Swallow and Johnson were coaches at Beggs Public Schools this past school year.
Henryetta’s No. 2 Doubles team of Jarett Day, left, and Tyger Freeman finished third last weekend at the Class 4A state tennis championships in Oklahoma City.
(Photo by LARRY OWEN)
The Henryetta No. 2 Doubles team of Jarett Day (foreground) and Tyger Freeman earned runner-up honors at the Class 4A regional tennis tournament in Henryetta.
(Photo by LARRY OWEN)
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By ASHLEY WOLSTONCROFT
Free-Lance Editor
In order to better accommodate our readers, several changes are being made to your Henryetta Free-Lance Newspaper.
Included in those changes is a... + continue reading
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Dewar resident and Veteran Kenneth Cook celebrated his 90th birthday Thursday at the Dewar Community Center. Pictured (L-R) is Cook’s wife Faye, Cook and his son Charles Ray. Happy birthday, Kenneth and thank you for serving our country!(Photo by ASHLEY WOLSTONCROFT)
Rick, Amy, Rusty and Eddie, children of Dale and Phyllis Crawford, invite family and friends to attend their parent’s 60th Wedding Anniversary. Dale and Phyllis were married south of Henryetta (Plainview Community) in her parent’s home on Dec. 15, 1956. Phyllis is the daughter of the late JC and Floye Graham. Dale is the eldest son of the late Eddie and Ida Crawford, formerly of Pharoah. They are grandparents to 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. The 60th Anniversary Celebration will be at 2 p.m. on Sat., Dec. 17 at Allen Freewill Baptist Church, three miles north of Weleetka on Hwy 75. Come and join us in this monumental celebration. No gifts please.(Photo provided)
