Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC) reported a continued decline in initial and continued unemployment claims for July, with both four-week moving averages also declining. In July, Latimer ...

Six groups signed up and competed in the 2nd annual Rustler’s BBQ and American Exchange Bank (AEB) Red, White & Q BBQ Competition on Saturday at Nichols Park. Competitors and placings for this year’s ...

Henryetta Public Schools faculty and staff continue to mourn the loss of Henryetta Middle School teacher Tina Berry, who died in a one-vehicle accident on Monday after 9 a.m. on Hwy. 75, approximately...

Fine As Swine was named Grand Champion of the American Exchange Bank (AEB) and Rustler’s BBQ 2nd annual Red, White & Q BBQ Competition held Sept. 4 at Nichols Park in Henryetta. AEB employee Corbet Wi...

Residents and visitors of Henryetta gathered on Monday morning for the annual Labor Day parade on Main Street. This year’s parade was covered by Oklahoma’s News Channel 4 (KFOR) reporter and photograp...

Destiny Doyle was the winner of the Free-Lance Back-to-School Coloring Contest in 7 to 10 year group. She received a backpack filled with paper, stickers, a game and several other items. PHOTO BY REBE...

Friday, Sept. 3 • Red, White & Q BBQ Competition Check In – Featuring a live band, free hot dogs, water and cold beer (with ID) from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Nichols Park. Band plays at 7 p.m. • Great Plai...

Upgrades to the audio and visual system in the third floor courtroom at the Okmulgee County Courthouse will finally take place soon. Okmulgee County Commissioners gave the approval for the project. Di...

Okmulgee County Treasurer Vonna Lampkins will auction off 27 parcels or tracts of land, all situated in Okmulgee County, to the highest bidder on Monday, Sept. 27 beginning at 9 a.m. The auction will ...

Henryetta Feed the Vet program distribution date has now be finalized and confirmed. Distribution will be held Friday, Sept. 10 at New Life Assembly of God Church on New Lake Road. Volunteers are need...

As a part of the Henryetta annual Labor Day Celebration, Great Plains Amusements has returned with a variety of familiar and new rides. The carnival will be open throughout Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 6....

Henryetta Daily Free-Lance (George Riley Hall, Editor & Publisher) Sept. 1, 1921 ONCE PAROLED BOY BURGLAR AGAIN IN JAIL On May 12, 1921, Ben Hodges, a 16-year-old boy, was charged in an information fi...

WASHINGTON -- The Washington Post reported late Tuesday that the whereabouts of Oklahoma Congressman Markwayne Mullin were unknown after he purportedly made a second attempt to gain entry to Afghanist...

Okmulgee County Health Department (OCHD) recently announced an updated schedule for COVID-19 testing and vaccines. “Please note this will be the schedule until further notice or due to closure on nati...

Henryetta Education Foundation (HEF) recently announced Teacher Grant Program applications are open for certified teachers within Henryetta Public Schools. “We sincerely hope you consider your needs f...

Three-year-old JennyLynn Pevehouse was the 6 Years and Under winner of the Free-Lance Back-to-School Coloring Contest. She received a backpack filled with paper, stickers, Play-Doh and several other i...

Henryetta Chamber of Commerce hosted political party forums for candidates on the Sept. 14 Special Primary Election ballot for Okmulgee County Commissioner District 3 last week at The Briefcase. All t...

Steve Sanford, organizer of the Nichols Park Caretaker’s House Restoration Project, received some exciting news over the weekend from Keep Oklahoma Beautiful (KOB). In a letter dated Aug. 26, addresse...

Henryetta’s annual Labor Day Celebration kicks off on Thursday, Sept. 2 with a carnival near the entrance of Cameron Field from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. nightly. Wristbands will be available Thursday through...

Oklahoma public school districts and school sites can soon apply for TSET Healthy Incentive Grants. The application period opens today–Wednesday, Sept. 1 and end at 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 1. “Schools ...