Grayson Roads, Parking Projects Completed

Columns & Opinion

June 21, 2023

Several road projects and resurfacing have been completed in the Town of Grayson recently. In addition, visitors to the Grayson Community Center and Historical Center will now be able to use the asphalt driveway and parking lot at the center. According to Mayor Leon Anderson, a paved driveway is also complete at the Grayson Volunteer Fire Department, replacing the grass area in front of the building. Other projects are on the horizon in the Town, along with the upcoming annual Grayson Gumbo Festival, which is held the first Saturday in October.

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Candidate filing period concludes

December 5, 2025

The three-day candidate filing period for local school boards and municipal offices in Okmulgee County officially closed Wednesday, setting the stage for a series of nonpartisan elections that will ta...

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Hallmark Christmas arrives

December 5, 2025

Henryetta is set to shine brighter than ever this Saturday, Dec. 6, as the community gathers for one of the most festive nights of the season - Henryetta Hallmark Christmas. From 4-9 p.m. at Gazebo Pa...

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HEF surprises teachers with nearly $20,000 in grants

December 5, 2025

Henryetta Public Schools is celebrating an early Christmas this week, thanks to the extraordinary generosity and behind- the-scenes dedication of the Henryetta Education Foundation (HEF). In an announ...

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Nominations open for Henryettan of the Year

December 5, 2025

The Henryetta Free-Lance is calling for nominations for the coveted Henryettan of the Year award, honoring those who have dedicated their time, talent and efforts to make Henryetta a stronger, more vi...

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Henryetta’s Camrynn Watkins signs with Seminole State

December 5, 2025

Henryetta High School senior Camrynn Watkins reached a milestone Tuesday afternoon inside the Knight Center, signing her national letter of intent to run collegiate cross country for the Seminole Stat...

Obituaries

Yvette Marie Mitchell

December 5, 2025

November 29, 2025Yvette Marie Mitchell, 66, died on November 29, 2025, in Tulsa. Memorial services will be held Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 11 a.m. at the Okmulgee Chapel of Keith D. Bigelow Funer...

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American Legion Post 103 added to National Register of Historic Places

December 5, 2025

A landmark of service, sacrifice and resilience in Okmulgee’s Black community has earned one of the nation’s highest historic honors.The Oklahoma Historical Society and the State Historic Preservation...

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Dewar students recognized by PreACT program

December 5, 2025

The PreACT Rising Stars program, in its inaugural year, honors students who score in the top half of all U.S. students who take the PreACT 8/9 Assessment. That exam provides a preview of the ACT test ...

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Pirates Outplay Quinton in Dec. 2 Victory

December 5, 2025

The Preston Pirates (2-1) are off to a solid start, bringing home their second win of the season Tuesday against the Quinton Savages. Above, Kent Rice(3) fires a three-pointer over a Quinton defender ...

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Henryetta track, XC launch raffle

December 4, 2025

The Henryetta cross country and track programs are rolling into the holiday season with a fun community fundraiser.A Bicycle & Helmet Raffle is currently underway designed to help support student-athl...

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Filing period ends today

December 3, 2025

The filing period ends today at 5 p.m. for residents interested in serving on county school board posts. Prospective candidates must complete and submit a Declaration of Candidacy, along with a Voter ...