Early voting continuesVoters in Okmulgee County are reminded to keep the election system’s integrity in mind when going to the polls next week.Okmulgee County Election Board Secretary, Ashley Carnes, ...

Chamber event is noon at Shoney’sThe Henryetta Chamber of Commerce is hosting the monthly Legislative Forum today at 12 p.m. at Shoney’s.Senator Roger Thompson will be on hand to update constituents, ...

The Henryetta Middle School 7th and 8th Grade Choir (above) and Henryetta High School Advanced Honor Choir (below) competed in the OSSAA District Choir Contest in Tahlequah Feb 28. During the contest ...

Jaxen Wright becomes Morris’ first-ever state wrestling championHistory was made this past Saturday night at the Jim Norick State Fairgrounds Arena in Oklahoma City.Jaxen Wright etched his name in the...

Preston cagers near State berth following regional title sweepThe Preston varsity basketball program is one win away from earning their first state tournament appearance since 2017.The Pirates and Lad...

A castration bill authored by Sen. Frank Shurden, D-Henryetta, has passed in the Senate and is on the way for a vote in the House of Representatives. Shurden calls Senate Bill 629 a measure aimed at h...

Dromedaries. Magi. Sheba. Median. Ephah. Camels. These are not exactly typically things, places, and experiences in twenty-first century Oklahoma. And yet they show up in our readings, just as they do...

Auditions for the stage play ‘Clue’ will be held Saturday, March 11, from 2-4:30 p.m. at the Orpheum Theatre, 210 W. 7th St. in Okmulgee. Big parts, small parts and no-lines all being cast. There is a...

NARFE Chapter 0730 will meet at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 9, at Shoney’s, 619 E. Main St. in Henryetta. Okemah Chief of Police Patrick Williams will discuss State Question 820, which legalizes adults ov...

How Manifestation Can Differ by SexAccording to the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, “Research shows that genes are responsible for about half of the risk for AUD” (alcohol use diso...

Many residents and fans of an Okmulgee event were treated to a surprise Sunday evening during an episode of the long-running animated series, “The Simpsons.”Episode 13 of Season 34 of “The Simpsons” i...

Larabee accused of taking over $186kA lengthy investigation by the OSBI has led to the filing of two charges of embezzlement against an Okmulgee resident.District Attorney Carol Iski filed CF-2023-29 ...

Winners of the Okmulgee County 4-H Food Showdown were Henryetta’s “Fox” team, made up of Olivia Craig and Winzly Bussey of Henryetta. The Food Showdown was held last week at the Okmulgee County Fairgr...

A passion for restoration essential for community strengthThe Henryetta Free-Lance will feature county residents who are making a difference in the community. These individuals don’t seek accolades fo...

Tables action on bid for courtroom equipment Okmulgee County approved a resolution during Tuesday’s meeting for security cameras updates. Last week, the board approved having the OCCJA ( jail) monitor...

Citizens to decide on SQ820 March 7Early voting begins Thursday, for residents in Okmulgee County wishing to cast their ballot for the upcoming March 7 State Question 820 proposition.Citizens who cann...

Registration deadline is March 10The 2023 H-Town Theatre’s Youth Camp will be held for three nights in April, and the deadline to register is Friday, March 10.This camp, under the supervision of H-Tow...

Okmulgee County Spring Livestock Show ResultsProspect SteersLight Division Class 11. Baylee Boydston, Morris 4-H2. Andrea Smith, Henryetta 4-H Heavy Division Class 11. Destiny White, Beggs FFA2. Josly...

The Dewar Dragon varsity basketball team had their 2022-2023 season come to a close last Friday evening with a 63-56 loss to the Southwest Covenant Patriots.The season-ending loss to Southwest Covenan...

Henryetta’s Miller, Morris’ Allred also qualify for state wrestling meetMorris senior Jaxen Wright will seek to end his high school wrestling career with a state championship this weekend.Wright will ...