This Saturday, Henryetta will host the Oklahoma Pyrex Swap 2024.The event will be held at The Briefcase, located at 315 W. Main Street in downtown Henryetta, beginning at 10:15 a.m. Approximately 20 v...

H-Town Theatre to present winter showcaseThe H-Town Theatre Showcase opens tomorrow, and lots of hard work and preparation has gone into the production, under the direction of Justin Been.This year’s ...

The Oklahoma Historical Society and State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) are pleased to announce the National Register of Historic Places designation for an Okmulgee County landmark.The Grayson J...

Fetatter authors HB3992 following Henryetta tragedyFollowing the tragic events in Henryetta last May, community members, supported by Republican Rep. Scott Fetgatter of Okmulgee, united to prevent sim...

Justin Been moves on to national competitionHenryetta High School teacher Justin Been was voted as VFW Teacher of the Year 2024 for the State of Oklahoma recently.VFW Post 539 in Henryetta nominated B...

Students in Mr. Kindell’s Journalism Class of Dewar High School paid a visit to News on 6 TV station this week, and visited with anchor Craig Day. They were able to get a first-hand look at how the st...

Emergency meeting calledThe extremely cold temperatures have once again caused issues and major leaks in the City of Beggs, causing headaches not only for residents without water, but for city workers...

Fire departments from Okmulgee County assisted in a downtown fire in Weleetka early Monday.According to Okmulgee County Emergency Management Director Jeff Moore, firefighters from Henryetta, Plainview...

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...