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June 11, 2025
Oklahoma’s poverty crisis deepens as lawmakers clash over solutions
Poverty is deeply woven into the fabric of Oklahoma history.
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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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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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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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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...
Obituaries
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...
Obituaries
December 5, 2025
July 2, 1955 - December 3, 2025Karen Martin, a resident of Henryetta, passed away on December 3, 2025, at the age of 70. Services are pending with Rogers Funeral Home.
News
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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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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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 ...
News, Sports
December 5, 2025
The Wilson Lady Tigers, under Head Coach Rikki Wolfe, fell to the Aspire Lady Trailblazers 66-34 Tuesday night. The team is ready for a rebound Friday against Putnam City Heights at home. Above, Wilso...
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December 5, 2025
The Preston Lady Pirates (0-3) are still seeking their first win of the season after Tuesday night’s loss to Quinton. The Lady Pirates will travel to Henryetta Friday to take on the county rival Lady ...