It was, as George Tiger put it, “just a matter of time.”That moment arrives Saturday evening, Jan. 17, when Wilson High School hosts Beggs in a basketball matchup that will mark a milestone not only f...

An accident that occurred in December 2025 at the intersection of U.S. Highway 75 and Conifer Road in Okmulgee County has been updated following an investigation by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.Accordi...

Members of the Okmulgee County Republican Party and members of the surrounding community gathered Tuesday night to hear directly from two state lawmakers about what to expect in the upcoming Oklahoma ...

Henryetta Public Schools received a positive financial review during a recent school board meeting, as auditors presented the district’s independent audit for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, citing strong ...

Henryetta Public Works crews poured a concrete sidewalk Wednesday from the parking lot to the kayak kiosk to allow for easier access from the parking area. Three pads were also poured at the south pla...

Dobson Fiber announces another multi-million-dollar expansion of its fiber internet offering with a groundbreaking in Henryetta with city and chamber officials.“Dobson Fiber has been serving Oklahoman...

A Henryetta man has been sentenced to federal prison following an investigation into illegal firearm possession, highlighting one of several recent cases announced by the United States Attorney’s Offi...

Struggle to keep the Okmulgee County Courthouse heating and air system operational took center stage Monday morning, as county commissioners voiced mounting frustration over equipment damage, delayed ...

Henryetta residents who wish to take part in the upcoming Henryetta Public Schools No Tax Increase School Bond Election are reminded that the voter registration deadline is Friday, Jan. 16.The school ...

With the clock ticking toward the final deadline, Okmulgee County Treasurer Lindsay Bunch is urging property owners to take advantage of the extended property tax payment window before penalties take ...

TheOkmulgeeCounty Sheriff ’s Office reported 1,132 total offenses in 2025, reflecting a modest decline from 2024 while continuing to demonstrate the broad and growing scope of services handled by depu...

As the Feb. 10 vote approaches on Henryetta Public Schools’ proposed No Tax Increase bond, district leaders are continuing efforts to keep the community informed through open discussion and transparen...

The Muscogee Nation has filed a lawsuit against Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) Director Wade Free and special prosecutor Russ Cochran, challenging the state’s authority to prosecu...

Oklahoma’s unemployment rate edged higher in November, reflecting modest shifts in the state’s labor market as employment growth continued over the year but jobless numbers also rose.According to the ...

Today is the deadline for nominations for the Henryettan of the Year award, presented by the Henryetta Free-Lance.This honor, being awarded for over 75 years, celebrates exemplary volunteerism and com...

---• Muscogee Nation Principal Chief David Hill issued Executive Order No. 25-05, outlining how the Nation will comply with a Supreme Court ruling requiring incorporation of Article II of the Treaty o...

Henryetta residents are being encouraged to mark their calendars for a special Valentine’s event tied to the upcoming high school musical Annie.The Henryetta Knight Brigade, in partnership with the He...

It was a great start to the New Year for Okmulgee resident Marvin Blankenship Monday afternoon, when Brad Nash of Luv Ford of Henryetta showed up on his door step to inform him he was the winner of a ...

The Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners began the 2026 calendar year by taking action to protect county road infrastructure, selecting leadership for the new year and receiving an extensive ...

• Okmulgee County continued to receive large amounts of rain, causing flooding through the area.• First Family Federal Credit Union celebrated the opening of their first ITM in Okemah.• County high sc...