H-Town Community Theatre is inviting audiences to experience a timely, thought-provoking new production later this month as the company presents “When We Get Good Again,” a compelling drama by James M...

The Okmulgee Times and the Henryetta Free-Lance are inviting pet lovers across the county to show off their favorite furry, feathered or scaly friends in the 2026 Pet Calendar Photo Contest. The highl...

With heartfelt tributes, patriotic music and the proud participation of students from across the district, Henryetta Public Schools hosted its annual Veterans Day program Tuesday morning at Henryetta ...

A Henryetta family is asking the community for support after a catastrophic early-morning house fire on Nov. 8 destroyed their home, belongings and vehicles - and left one family member injured while ...

The 43rd annual Prairie Bell OHCE Christmas Bazaar & Craft Show will be held Saturday Nov. 22, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Morris High School Gym. Vendor Barbara Whitaker will be selling homemade pea...

VFW Post 1189 Commander Ken Mott and Vice Commander Sam Richardson were at Oklahoma Works-Okmulgee this week, as the agency recognized Veterans Day with a folding ceremony. Pictured are members of the...

Local academic teams will take the spotlight this Saturday, November 15, as the OSSAA Regional Academic Bowl tournaments get underway across the state. Several Okmulgee County schools - including Pres...

American author of children’s books and young adult fiction books Daniel Pinkwater celebrates his birthdate as Nov. 15, 1941, in Memphis, Tenn.He was born to Jewish immigrant parents from Poland who m...

Holiday cheer has a way of loosening purse strings - sometimes more than we can afford. In 2024, one-third of Americans ended the year with holiday debt averaging $1,181. And 60% of them were stressed...

Last week, we began to look at the historical writings of the prophet Isaiah in the 53rd chapter. Even so, my feeble description there failed to convey the proper weight due to Isaiah’s words written ...

You received the phone call that buckles your knees. Or hear the police officer’s knock on the door. Or the doctor solemnly walks toward you in the hospital waiting room. And now you have just heard t...

Visitors got a first-hand look at the traditions of early Oklahoma frontier life at the Oklahoma Territory Rendezvous Association (OTRA) Dripping Springs Rendezvous. After a one-year hiatus, and chang...

Former Preston teacher and Hall of Fame Basketball Coach Lawrence McCullah was inducted into the Connors State College Hall of Fame Saturday. Pictured with McCullah is former PPS employee Linda McCull...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Insecurity may be sparking some hesitation, Aries. The key to coping is figuring out why you are feeling this way. Is it a trust issue or lack of recognition?TAURUS – Apr 21/May ...

The Okmulgee Bulldogs completed their football season last Friday against Kiefer at home. Senior players were honored during the game. The Bulldogs are looking to make greater strides next year, as Co...

The spirit and determination of Okmulgee County cheerleaders were on full display last weekend as teams from Henryetta, Morris, Beggs and Wilson competed in the 2025 OSSAA Game Day Regional Championsh...

Wilson School students of all grade levels helped salute and honor veterans during their assembly held Nov. 6. Following the assembly which was assisted by members of VFW Post 539, the military and th...

The College of the Muscogee Nation (CMN) Extension is inviting the public to take part in an engaging and educational Beekeeping 101 workshop on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Natural ...

For the first time, downtown will transform into a dazzling winter wonderland as the Okmulgee Area Chamber of Commerce and Okmulgee Main Street team up to host Christmas on the Square, coming Dec. 3-7...

• The Henryetta Free-Lance welcomed graphic designer Carrie Bailey to the staff of the newsroom. Carrie had been previously employed at sister paper the Okmulgee Times before joining the Ardmoreite. C...