Henryetta Cub Scout Pack 118 will host an Indian Taco Fundraiser on Monday, Nov. 23 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The to-go only fundraiser will be held at The Lodge Event Center at 310 W. Main Street i...

Henryetta Public Schools JOM announced remaining school supplies list for JOM students. Other JOM school supplies will be in classrooms for students when they return to classes on Monday. School suppl...

Henryetta resident artist Eddy Thomas completed a special Halloween display at Joy in Life Ministries at 611 E. Trudgeon earlier this week. She used spray paint to create unique works of art for child...

Thousands of lives were lost during the “Hard Walk” west, but the destruction of culture in Indian Territory turned out to be a second kind of death. Thlopthlocco Tribal Town originated near Macon, Ga...

Now that fall has fallen, Oklahoma gardeners can turn to Oklahoma State University Extension for helpful tips on how to prepare for the end of the year. OSU Extension’s fall gardening fact sheet inclu...

There is one week set aside each year to salute newspapers for the important role they have played in our nation, a role that goes back to the beginning of these United States. This year, however, wai...

An audit of Epic Charter Schools released Thursday calls into question how the virtual school accounts for millions of taxpayer dollars meant for educating students. “From this thorough and exhaustive...

A Beggs woman was killed in a one-vehicle collision on Sunday at 5:25 a.m. on Conifer (Wilson) Road and 210 Road, five miles north and two miles west of Henryetta. In the collision record, OHP Trooper...

A fatality collision that occurred on Oct. 2 at 4:35 p.m. on Hwy. 75 northbound at 231st FROM PAGE 1A Street, 10 miles north of Beggs in Okmulgee County remains under investigation, Oklahoma Highway P...

Ruby Ward is holding pictures of her husband, father-in-law and brother-in-law that will appear in the Free-Lance Veterans Day Tribute on Nov. 11. If you would like to submit photos and information ab...

Okmulgee County Commissioners handled a short agenda during their ses sion Monday morning. During the meeting, the board approved Bid #6 to sell a 2000 Chevrolet 1500 pickup. Last week, two bids for t...

Henryetta Public Schools announced the All Activities Homecoming Court for 2020 earlier this week. Homecoming is planned to be held on Friday, Oct. 23 at Cameron Field. Members of the court include: •...

Henryetta Community Blood Drive will be held today–Wednesday, Oct. 7 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at The Briefcase at First Family Federal Donations will be tested for COVID-19 antibodies in order to help id...

One of the many yards that stand out this Autumn in Cummings. The home is surrounded by an array of wreaths, Spurlock family takes pride in decorating their yard to Henryetta is the home of Jimmy Spur...

A former Oklahoma City attorney pled guilty to a federal weapons violation this week in federal court. Keegan Harroz changed her original plea of not guilty to guilty on the possession charge. Harroz ...

An Okmulgee man is facing several assault complaints following his arrest during an encounter with law enforcement. Okmulgee police were called to the home in the 1800 block of Parkview Lane, at 3:28 ...

SHAWNEE TRIBE When an Indiana landowner encountered human remains after breaking ground for his home expansion, he called the coroner’s office. When the coroner determined the remains to be ancient, h...

Wilson Public Schools is a participant in Project Child Find. The project is for exceptional children designed to comply with Public Law 94- 142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act. Goals ...

A celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day will be held on the square in downtown Okmulgee on Monday, Oct. 12. The event will be held from 12-4 p.m. Brenda Golden is coordinating the event and has sent o...

Henryetta Chamber of Commerce announced the annual Main Street Trick or Treat on Friday, Oct. 30 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at participating businesses. Bring your children down Main Street for some Hal...