Deadline is Feb. 1The community is invited to submit recommendations to name the new high school gym and the wrestling facility.Submissions will be taken Jan. 11 - Feb. 1. Please turn in all submissio...

Some exciting things are coming soon from the H-Town Theatre.On Feb. 8 and 10, H-Town Theatre will present “A Night at the Movies” Showcase, with students performing popular songs from great movie sou...

Community support, donations soughtIn response to the impending cold weather, the City of Okmulgee, in collaboration with First United Methodist Church and Okmulgee County Emergency Management, is pro...

Henryetta Public Schools announced the hiring of Jason Price as the new superintendent in the 2024-25 school year. Pictured from left are Jason Price with board members Misty Morris, David Molet, Pam ...

‘An Evening Among the Stars’ to celebrate HenryettansHenryetta Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Genny Mooney and new Chamber President Ashley Morris are excited about this year’s annual banquet,...

Friday, Jan. 19, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the Feb. 13 election, Okmulgee County Election Board Secretary Ashley Carnes said this week.Eligible...

Board treated to musical number by studentsHenryetta Public Schools board hired and congratulated their new head softball coach during Monday’s session. The action came following a short executive ses...

Frigid temps return to area - prepare for icy conditionsAs the Okmulgee area anticipates subfreezing and lows near 0 this weekend into next week, now is the time to prepare. Here are a few tips for pr...

The Henryetta Economic Development Authority met Monday morning in a short session.Agenda items approved were:• Minutes of the last regular meeting• Financial Report for the month of December• Project...

The Muscogee Nation held the Inauguration and Swearing-In Ceremony of Principal Chief David Hill and Second Chief Del Beaver last Saturday at The Cove at River Spirit Casino in Tulsa. Joining the lead...

Muscogee, Cherokee Nation leaders disappointed with decisionChiefs of the Muscogee and Cherokee Nation voiced their displeasure with a decision to suspend a cross-deputization agreement with a state a...

Landmark to hold fundraiser for restoration projectEditor’s Note: The Okmulgee Colored Hospital opened Feb. 22, 1924, to serve portions of the Okmulgee black community.- The owner and board of the Lan...

The Oklahoma Conservation Commission is now offering its Soil Health Implementation Program (SHIP), which will help farmers and ranchers.SHIP is open to Oklahoma agricultural producers who are interes...

Details are scarce following an incident at the start of the new year that left one person deceased and a family looking for answers. Muscogee Nation Lighthorse and the FBI are investigating what led ...

Regular meeting is Monday, Jan. 8The Henryetta School Board of Education will hold a special meeting today, Jan. 5, at 12 noon.Listed on the agenda is an executive session to discuss the employment of...

Luv Ford recently recognized several county Athletes of the Week in conjunction with the Henryetta Free-Lance. Above left, Skelly Taylor of Dewar High School is pictured with Coach Brandon Turley and ...

FNB is proud to announce a series of promotions within their team, recognizing the dedication and outstanding contributions of staff. This year, they also celebrate the achievements of two exceptional...

The fourth quarter of 2023 showed us though tragedy may still happen, we can regain that strength through each other. October through December saw many residents coming together for several community ...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners kicked off the week with their first meeting of the new year. They first heard from resident Vivian Leblanc who took time during public comments to thank Com...

Okmulgee County Treasurer Lindsay Bunch reminds area residents they have until this Friday, Jan. 5, to pay 2023 taxes without penalty. To make it easier for taxpayers, there is the Payment Drop Box ou...