Henryetta Free-Lance

Former Muscogee Creek Nation (MCN) Principal Chief George Tiger was indicted Wednesday in federal court. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Tiger, 69,

Craighton named EM Director of the Year

Okmulgee County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) con- Management Director of the Year award. “Thank gratulated Emergency Management Director Tim you, Tim, for all your hard work and devotion to Craighton earlier

Lady Knights wipe out Kiefer Lady Trojans in 8-0 contest at home

The Lady Knights brought down the Class 2A Kiefer Lady Trojans from the pitcher’s mound Tuesday night at home. Sophomore pitcher Avery Miller threw a perfect game, assisting the Lady

Lady Dragons to host softball tournament Friday, Saturday

Dewar High School’s fast pitch team is hosting its annual Dewar Invitational Fastpitch Tournament Friday, Aug. 16 and Saturday, Aug. 17, inviting seven local teams to compete against each other.

Lady Tigers suffer heartbreaking loss at home to Wetumka Lady Chieftains, 16-5

Sinking their claws into the second game of the season, the Wilson Lady Tigers hosted the Wetumka Lady Chieftains Tuesday. The Lady Tigers suffered another heartbreaking loss at the hands

Lady Dragons breathe fire on Lady Tigers Monday in season opener

The Lady Dragons’ powerful offense and strong defense earned them their first win of the season. Traveling just a short way to Wilson High School, Dewar defeated the Wilson Lady

News

Horseshoe tourney returns Labor Day

Butch Sullivan’s third annual “Love Wins” Horseshoe Tournament will be held on Labor Day weekend, Sunday, Sept. 1 on Trudgeon between B and C streets, just east of Kennedy Lumber in Henryetta.

Free-Lance publisher is Lions guest speaker

Jeff Mayo, co-owner of Cookson Hills Publishers, Inc., was the special guest speaker at the Aug. 13 meeting of the Henryetta Lions Club.

Henryetta Knight Brigade hosts t-shirt fundraiser

There is still time to place orders and help support the Henryetta Knight Brigade for their attire fundraiser.

Sports

Lady Knights wipe out Kiefer Lady Trojans in 8-0 contest at home

The Lady Knights brought down the Class 2A Kiefer Lady Trojans from the pitcher’s mound Tuesday night at home.

By Kaitlyn Dillard

Lady Dragons to host softball tournament Friday, Saturday

Dewar High School’s fast pitch team is hosting its annual Dewar Invitational Fastpitch Tournament Friday, Aug. 16 and Saturday, Aug. 17, inviting seven local teams to compete against each other.

By Kaitlyn Dillard

Lady Tigers suffer heartbreaking loss at home to Wetumka Lady Chieftains, 16-5

Sinking their claws into the second game of the season, the Wilson Lady Tigers hosted the Wetumka Lady Chieftains Tuesday.

By Kaitlyn Dillard

Commentary

Barbados Fire Water

Friday, August 16 is National Rum Day! Rum is a distilled alcohol made from sugarcane byproducts, such as molasses, or directly from sugarcane juice, by a process of fermentation and distillation.

By Katina Holland