NATALIE GABBARD COUNSELOR, ATOKA Editor’s Note: September is National Suicide Prevention and Recovery Month and therefore we will be covering a critical and often overlooked issue: the alarming rate o...

Henryetta will be very busy place over the next few days, as citizens celebrate the Labor Day holiday and enjoy the last hurrah of summer. The carnival will be open Friday and Saturday from 6-11 p.m. ...

As the Henryetta Knights prepare to take the field this weekend, fans are being urged to take note of updated spectator policies and parking arrangements, especially with the added complexity of the L...

At the start of Tuesday’s regular meeting, the Henryetta City Council took a moment to recognize longtime community member Jim Beymer, for his over 50 years of dedicated service to the city, in severa...

As a kickoff to next week’s five days of fun, the Labor Day Pageant was held at The Briefcase. Pictured are Little Miss Labor Day Kate Warren, Miss Labor Day Ruthy Turner, Petite Miss Labor Day Athena...

As summer winds down, Henryetta gears up for its annual Labor Day Celebration, promising a jam-packed schedule of events from Aug. 29 to Sept. 2. Whether you’re a fan of thrilling rodeo action, family...

The Henryetta Public School Board of Education convened for its regular meeting on Monday, as the district prepares for the first day of class on Thursday. A significant portion of the meeting was ded...

Residents may have noticed something new in the parking lot of Henryetta’s Walmart location. The Community Recycling Unit is a free, self-service dropoff container for recyclables, available at select...

Danny Lovell, a Henryetta native and CEO of Rainier Companies, has partnered with Team Norman to develop an ambitious entertainment district in Norman. The roughly $1 billion project is set to include...

Some travelers passing through the county last week had an experience that truly epitomizes the caring spirit of the community - go above and beyond the call of duty. The husband contacted the Free-La...

The annual State of Oklahoma Tax-Free Weekend is used to encourage consumers to shop small. The sales tax holiday, which begins on Friday, and runs through Sunday, is a great opportunity to support lo...

The Okmulgee County Sheriff ’s Office (OCSO) is currently investigating a harrowing incident that unfolded near the Hwy 266 Deep Fork River bridge on the evening of July 25. Authorities responded to a...

Editor’s Note: There are three new superintendents leading county schools this year: Clay Vinyard at Okmulgee, Jason Price at Henryetta and Becky Alexander at Morris. This week, we take a look at two ...

As we prepare for the upcoming school year, here are some important dates to keep in mind: One important date for all local parents is the Aug. 17 school supply giveaway at the Okmulgee County YMCA, s...

Monday morning’s meeting of the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners was marked by the recognition of Beggs Councilwoman Cindy Hubbell for her community service, specifically her efforts in resolvin...

Patrons Bank is excited to announce a community backpack drive to support local public schools. The public is invited to donate a new backpack at any Patrons Bank location, and for every backpack dona...

Two individuals from Florida were arrested early morning on July 13, near Henryetta following a routine traffic stop that uncovered a significant quantity of illegal substances. A Henryetta police off...

Grace Pollard, a student at Henryetta High School, was a crowd favorite Saturday at the Woody Guthrie Festival in Okemah. Grace, who took the kids stage second in the line up, sang two songs while pla...

Businesses are closing at the intersection of Highway 75 and Will Sampson Road in Preston as the Oklahoma Department of Transportation has begun the process of building an overpass at that location fo...

The Henryetta Lions Club and Rotary Club were honored to present the Henryetta Historical Society a check last week, a result of a successful fundraiser held July 6.The meeting Thursday at The Briefca...