Correction: In the article titled ‘Henryetta celebrates 125 years’ in Wednesday’s edition of the Henryetta Free-Lance, the Henryetta Historical Society was incorrectly credited as the host of the city...

Editor’s Note: The Okmulgee Times and Henryetta Free-Lance will host an Open House next Friday, Oct. 10, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The public is invited to stop by to see what we offer, look at old...

Local, county, school and civic organizations are encouraged to attend a series of free seminars this fall focused on Oklahoma’s open meeting and open records laws. The seminars, hosted by Oklahoma At...

The heartbeat of Oklahoma history has long been fueled by the sacrifice and service of its veterans - and now, a new campaign seeks to honor one of its most distinguished and often overlooked groups: ...

It’s Gumbo Time!The public is invited to attend the annual Gumbo Fest this Saturday, Oct. 4, beginning at 10 a.m.The festival is the town’s main fundraiser and those funds are important in helping mai...

On Sept. 16, the Okfuskee and Okmulgee County OHCE groups joined Courtney Natseway at the College of Muscogee Nation Gardens for a tour and Leader Lesson on Three Sisters Gardening. Three Sister’s Gar...

The excitement is building, as the Henryetta High School Class of 1975 prepares to gather for a milestone celebration - their 50th reunion. With a full slate of events scheduled from Thursday, through...

The City of Henryetta shined brighter than ever last Saturday evening, as hometown pride, history and heroism took center stage at The Briefcase on Main Street. The Henryetta Chamber of Commerce hoste...

Community members are invited to enjoy a delicious meal while supporting a great cause, as St. Michael Catholic Church hosts its annual Spaghetti Dinner this Saturday, Oct. 4, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.Th...

Henryetta is rolling out the black-and-gold carpet for Homecoming Week 2025 - and the heart of the celebration promises to be an unforgettable combination of small-town charm, community spirit and Kni...

Henryetta is rolling out the black and gold carpet as Homecoming Week 2025 kicks into high gear, bringing together students, alumni, businesses and residents in a spirited celebration of Knight pride....

A landmark day unfolded Wednesday as tribal leaders, city officials and community members gathered just off Highway 75 for a groundbreaking ceremony that marked the start of construction on the new Mu...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners held its regular meeting Monday, where key decisions were made concerning infrastructure upgrades, 911 mapping compliance and emergency management programs. ...

Who will take home the Walker Cup? The Henryetta Knights will face the Morris Eagles in Morris this evening at 7 p.m. for the 4th edition of the game named in honor of the late Coach John Walker who l...

As part of Henryetta’s 125th anniversary celebration, the community is invited to a special presale event this Saturday from 6-8 p.m. at The Briefcase in downtown Henryetta, held in conjunction with t...

Henryetta residents will have the opportunity to tidy up their homes and neighborhoods during the upcoming City-Wide Cleanup scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 17, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday, Oct. 18,...

The Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority (OCCJA) recently underwent a reaccreditation audit conducted by the American Correctional Association (ACA), reaffirming its commitment to excellence in ...

A tragic dog attack that occurred in a wooded area of east Okmulgee has left a 31-year-old woman with life-altering injuries, prompting an ongoing investigation by the Okmulgee Police Department (OPD)...

The City of Morris is gearing up for a spectacular Saturday of community events this Saturday, Sept. 27, with something for everyone-from vintage car lovers and bargain hunters to BBQ fans and hometow...

The City of Henryetta will officially recognize Oct. 4, 2025, as “Dr. Jim Hess Day” in honor of one of its most distinguished alumni, Dr. Jim D. Hess, Ed.D., who was recently named the 20th President ...