Correction: ID for Morris Head Football Coach

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October 10, 2025

By Patrick Ford

In Wednesday’s edition of the Times/Free-Lance, the Morris head football coach was incorrectly named. Jimmy Whitlock is the head coach of the Morris Eagles. We sincerely apologize for the mistake and issues that it has caused.

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Pet Calendar Photo Contest kicks off

November 15, 2025

The Okmulgee Times and the Henryetta Free-Lance are inviting pet lovers across the county to show off their favorite furry, feathered or scaly friends in the 2026 Pet Calendar Photo Contest. The highl...

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HPS campus improvements reviewed

November 14, 2025

The Henryetta Board of Education met for its regular monthly meeting Monday, as they worked through a full agenda that highlighted campus upgrades, financial standing, academic initiatives, upcoming e...

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HHS honors local veterans with annual program

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With heartfelt tributes, patriotic music and the proud participation of students from across the district, Henryetta Public Schools hosted its annual Veterans Day program Tuesday morning at Henryetta ...

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Students get free ride in fire engine

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A group of young artists in Henryetta received an unforgettable surprise this week after being named winners of the Okmulgee Times & Henryetta Free-Lance Halloween Art Contest - a special ride to scho...

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Family seeks community support after devastating house fire

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Sweet Treats

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The 43rd annual Prairie Bell OHCE Christmas Bazaar & Craft Show will be held Saturday Nov. 22, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Morris High School Gym. Vendor Barbara Whitaker will be selling homemade pea...

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VFW, Oklahoma Works-Okmulgee Hold Folding Ceremony

November 14, 2025

VFW Post 1189 Commander Ken Mott and Vice Commander Sam Richardson were at Oklahoma Works-Okmulgee this week, as the agency recognized Veterans Day with a folding ceremony. Pictured are members of the...

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Area schools set for Regional Academic Bowl Competition

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Local academic teams will take the spotlight this Saturday, November 15, as the OSSAA Regional Academic Bowl tournaments get underway across the state. Several Okmulgee County schools - including Pres...

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American author of children’s books and young adult fiction books Daniel Pinkwater celebrates his birthdate as Nov

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American author of children’s books and young adult fiction books Daniel Pinkwater celebrates his birthdate as Nov. 15, 1941, in Memphis, Tenn.He was born to Jewish immigrant parents from Poland who m...

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Avoid Holiday Debt

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Holiday cheer has a way of loosening purse strings - sometimes more than we can afford. In 2024, one-third of Americans ended the year with holiday debt averaging $1,181. And 60% of them were stressed...

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Kingdom Come?

November 14, 2025

Last week, we began to look at the historical writings of the prophet Isaiah in the 53rd chapter. Even so, my feeble description there failed to convey the proper weight due to Isaiah’s words written ...