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...

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...

Jason Price to take helm next yearFollowing several months of interviews with various candidates, the Henryetta Public Schools board selected Jason Price as the new superintendent. The action came dur...

With only a few days left on the 2023 calendar, the Henryetta Free-Lance looks back on some of the events and newsmakers that made the headlines.It can truly be said there is never a dull moment in Ok...

Last week, American Exchange Bank made donations to several organizations and community endeavors in their service to citizens.Presented donations were:• Lions Club for 2024 activities - Nita Robertso...

It really took the combined efforts of the Lions Club, students from Henryetta and Dewar Schools, Henryetta’s United Methodist Church and many volunteers who aided in the annual Lions Christmas Distri...

Plan to transform complexA project several years in the making has become a reality for the Muscogee Nation.On Wednesday, Principal Chief David Hill, Second Chief Del Beaver, members of the National C...

Symbol located in county courthouseOn the second floor of the Okmulgee County Courthouse stands a beautiful, glimmering Christmas tree adorned with delicate ornaments. Each ornament bears the name of ...

County water district named 2023 System of the YearOkmulgee County Rural Water District #1 recently returned home with several honors received at the Oklahoma Governor’s Water Conference. Over 500 att...

Last Friday, New Life Assembly of God church in Henryetta, played host to the soul-warming event known as the Feed the Vets program. Started six years ago by Donnie and Joyce McKay, the event brings t...

Full day of activities planned An exciting day of holiday activities are planned tomorrow as the Henryetta Hallmark Christmas opens. Committee members Kelly Dobson and Valerie Mosco, along with a host...

Henryetta’s VFW Post 539 will conduct its Feed the Vets program today at 11 a.m. at New Life Assembly of God Church, 1201 S. C Street in Henryetta. Volunteers are needed at 10 a.m. to divide the food ...

Henryettan named Outstanding Committee Woman of the YearHenryettan Tammie Hiatt was named the 2023 Outstanding Committee Woman of the Year presented by Montana Silversmiths. The honor was announced by...

The 100th anniversary of Henryetta’s beloved Doughboy statue will be celebrated this Sunday.The Nov. 26 event will be held on the steps of the Henryetta Library, 518 W. Main, at 2 p.m. and will be hos...

The Henryetta School House Museum, located at Gazebo Park (4th & Moore Streets), has been joyfully decorated in preparation for the Henryetta Hallmark Christmas event which will take place Saturday, D...

The Face Says It All - Henryetta teacher Darla Anderson is all smiles as she receives her grant from the Henryetta Education Foundation on Wednesday. Henryetta Public Schools teachers received a total...

Chief David Kennedy and the Wilson Fire Department thanks Mike Bailey Motors in Henryetta for their recent donation to the department. According to Kennedy, this money will be going towards new and im...

For the second year in a row, the Henryetta Lions Club has donated hygiene bags to Dewar and Henryetta Public Schools. Last year, the need was brought to the club’s attention and the Lions were happy ...