Oklahoma’s top high school wrestling teams will converge for one of the sport’s most intense and team-driven championship events when the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) hosts...

You remember hearing and seeing the popular phrase, WWJD? ‘What Would Jesus Do.’ If you do, very likely you also remember often seeing the mocking curl of the lip of someone in the vicinity. That sent...

David Wiesner, American author and illustrator of children’s books, celebrates his birth date on Feb. 5, 1956, in Bridgewater Township, N.J. Best known for his picture books including some that tell s...

If you’re a local business owner, you’re juggling many priorities: growing revenue, managing expenses, supporting your team and planning for your own future. What if one tool could help with all these...

Monday: Breakfast: Muffin Lunch: Hot Ham & Cheese, French Fries Tuesday: Breakfast: Biscuit, Gravy Lunch: Lasagna, Breadstick Wednesday: Breakfast: French Toast Lunch: Steak Fingers, Mashed Potatoes, ...

Recapping last week, we began investigating the early oral tradition (kerygma) that Paul captured on papyrus in his first letter to the Corinthian church, chapter 15, verses 3-7. We know these particu...

The Wilson Tigers delivered a commanding performance Tuesday night, rolling to an 84-30 victory over Mason behind a lights-out offensive effort from Rylan Hicks, who poured in a game-high 30 points.Wi...

The Dewar Dragons and Lady Dragons turned in a strong week of basketball, finishing as tournament runners-up Monday at the Paden Tournament before both squads rebounded with impressive victories Tuesd...

Editor’s Note: Over the next two editions, we will remember two longtime Okmulgee coaches who helped shape a generation of young people. First up is Coach Carl Scott, and next week, Max Combrink. Both...

Henryetta Public Schools, along with the support of the entire Henryetta community and business structure, has a deep rooted support system of helping create outstanding individuals from the education...

Last week, multiple communities across eastern Oklahoma - including Henryetta, Cushing and Porter - experienced internet service disruptions after vandals deliberately damaged Optimum’s network infras...

When you bank with American Exchange Bank (AEB), you’re doing more than opening an account-you’re helping build a stronger community. Through its ongoing Partners in the Community initiative, AEB rece...

The Henryetta Chamber of Commerce will host a Legislative Forum at 11 a.m. at Shoney’s in Henryetta.The public is invited to hear news from area lawmakers about the new session and what bills and prop...

Early voting for Okmulgee County residents begins Thursday, giving voters a convenient option ahead of Election Day on Feb. 10. The early voting period is designed for voters who may be unable to cast...

A community benefit dinner is set for Friday, to help longtime Hoffman-area resident Ruby Burney Murray following a devastating electrical fire at her home last Friday night.The fire occurred as extre...

The Oklahoma State University Extension Office in Okmulgee County is welcoming two new educators whose backgrounds and passion for service are expected to bring added value to local youth, families an...

A wave of encouraging news is rippling through Oklahoma’s education community, and several schools in Okmulgee County are among those being celebrated.According to a memorandum released by the Oklahom...

A federal judge has declined to dismiss two high-profile lawsuits challenging whether Oklahoma prosecutors are unlawfully exercising criminal jurisdiction over Native Americans in Indian Country, allo...

As the Henryetta Free-Lance and Okmulgee Times recognize the men and women of law enforcement and first responders across Okmulgee County in today’s special Salute to Hometown Heroes section included ...

The following Okmulgee County schools were recognized by the Oklahoma State Department of Education for meeting or maintaining academic improvement standards under ESSA:Voluntary Improvement/ Remained...