The Oklahoma Tennis Association thanks everyone who volunteered and either coached or helped them have such a well run clinic last Thursday in Henryetta.A big thanks goes to James & Connie McCullough ...

Wesley George has been named to fill a vacant seat on the Henryetta Public Schools board.The action came during a special meeting held Wednesday morning.The board went into executive session at 7:31 a...

The Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority (OCCJA), in partnership with multiple agencies within the Okmulgee County Consortium (a group of individuals and service providers dedicated to preventin...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners met for their regular session on Wednesday, during which they discussed the miscalculation of fire department funds.Commissioner Erik Zoellner opened the dis...

Input sought on high-speed internet planThe Oklahoma Broadband Office is hosting an 18-stop listening tour across the state to hear from communities about their highspeed internet priorities.The “Let’...

Multiple agencies looking for suspect Christopher HarrisEditor’s Note: As of press time, the search was still underway. As updates are received, see our Facebook page and website at henryettafree- lan...

Drawing inspiration from women of the 1940s and ’50s, volunteers for the Battlin’ Betties, a nationwide nonprofit, are dedicated to doing their part to help and support veterans, military, first respo...

Personnel hired for 2023-24 school yearThe Henryetta School board met in special session May 25 to consider matters related to the upcoming school years, including personnel.During the session, the bo...

Chamber to spotlight members, businessAs a way to highlight local businesses that are members, the Henryetta Chamber presents Friday Focus.According to Executive Director Genny Mooney, the vision is t...

Tickets are available for the annual Henryetta Chamber of Commerce Roy Madden Spring Round Up Rodeo, this weekend at the Jim Shoulders Living Legends Arena sponsored by First Family Federal Credit Uni...

Misdemeanor charges have been filed in Okmulgee County district court against two people involved in a brawl in February during a game at Morris High School.On Feb. 24, the Morris police were called t...

Henryetta VFW Post 539 Commander Bill Goodner welcomed the community and veterans Monday at the annual Memorial Day ceremony at Westlawn Cemetery. Joining him on the platform was Mayor Michael Dickey ...

With the school year coming to an end, libraries around the county are preparing their summer reading initiatives. Here are some of the fun activities planned for the coming months:Henryetta Public Li...

10 a.m. at Westlawn CemeteryHenryetta Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 539 and volunteers will place flags in advance of Memorial Day this Saturday, at 10 a.m. All assistance to help put flags on g...

Members of the Henryetta Young Professional Entrepreneurs (HYPE) presented the program and fielded questions from curious community members at Rustlers BBQ last Thursday.The presentations, taking plac...

Rodeo returns July 2-3Downtown Henryetta businesses are being asked to show their patriotism and participate in an upcoming promotion by the Henryetta Chamber of Commerce.With the huge success and par...

As a special tribute to the victims of the recent tragedy, Memorial markers and trees will be planted on Tuesday, May 30, at 10 a.m. at the Henryetta High School, in front of the old gym on Troy Aikma...

Limited number of tickets available for on-hands experienceIf you need a fun date night or are interested in experiencing the excellence of G&H Decoy, a longtime fixture in the community, the company ...

Event is June 3 at Nichols ParkEntries are now being taken for a volleyball tournament sponsored by The Shack 2.0 on June 3.The tournament will be held at Nichols Park beginning at 3 p.m. There is a $...

911 dispatchers request transfer of employee benefitsThe county commissioners met for their regular scheduled meeting Monday, during which they heard from OCCJA Executive Director Shannon Clark about ...