The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners convened for their regular meeting Monday, addressing a packed agenda that included agreements, bids and discussions regarding ongoing emergency management e...

A classroom can be a formative space for children. In a healthy classroom environment, children can discover passions for a wide range of interests, including music.Music education is a vital componen...

In the Wednesday, May 7, edition of the Henryetta Free-Lance, Christa Johnson was incorrectly named as Dr. Leslie Johnson of CREOKS in the County Commissioners article. Christa Johnson is actually the...

Dewar Public Schools participated in the annual Walk & Roll to School Day last Wednesday, May 7. This annual event involves communities from across the country (and globe) walking and rolling to schoo...

2 Kings 18:11-12 - The king of Assyria deported Israel to Assyria and settled them in Halah, in Gozan on the Habor River and in towns of the Medes. This happened because they had not obeyed the Lord t...

“She likes to do dances in the car, which are hilarious,” says Savannah, age 11. “Some of the dances I think are extinct. When she starts to dance to a song, I tell her to stop because I think she wil...

On Friday, May 16, at 10 a.m., the State Historic Preservation Office will hold a free webinar to teach about the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives program.Participants will learn about the...

they should have done better or more frequently. Maybe they should have gotten the person to stop smoking. This is commonly called neurotic guilt and must be tested by asking one simple question: Did ...

May 14 Fitness 4 Kids Fun & 5K Run | Preston Elementary School will hod a Fitness 4 Kids and 5K Run Wednesday, May 14, at 8:30 a.m. at the Jim Waller Sports Complex in Preston. The registration fee is...

Donna Morrison of the C.A.R.D. Senior Nutrition Center in Henryetta celebrated Mother’s Day by honoring the center’s oldest and youngest mothers. Oletha Hargis received recognition as the oldest mothe...

Winners from the recent May (the) 4th Fundraiser featuring pets in Star Wars costumes event downtown are pictured. Hosted by local organizers and sponsored by Mithril Adventures (215 W. 7th Street), V...

The Beggs Golden Demons baseball team’s postseason run came to a tough conclusion Friday as they faced the powerhouse Silo Rebels in a pair of shutout losses during the Class 2A Regional Tournament.In...

Morris High School senior Xavier Harjo signed this week to continue his basketball career at Labette College in Parsons, Kansas. He is pictured with his Morris coaches and teammates at the signing on ...

Nearly 5,300 Special Olympics Oklahoma participants will take over the campus of Oklahoma State University (OSU) on May 14-16 to compete in the annual Summer Games. Special Olympics Oklahoma staff, th...

Four Oklahoma prisoners who faced prolonged confinement in 3-by-3foot shower stalls in August 2023 have a valid argument that their constitutional rights were violated, a federal judge decided on Apri...

The Oklahoma Department of Commerce and Governor Kevin Stitt announced today at the U.S. Department of Commerce’s SelectUSA Investment Summit that CBC Global Ammunition, one of the largest ammunition ...

As Mother’s Day approaches, communities around the world are preparing to honor the women who have shaped our lives with their love, wisdom, and resilience. This special day, celebrated on the second ...

BENNETT BRINKMANNONDOCEditors Note: Early voting for the May 13 General Election is underway at the Okmulgee County Courthouse. Registered voters can cast their ballots until 6 p.m. today. On Tuesday,...

May 14 Fitness 4 Kids Fun & 5K Run | Preston Elementary School will hod a Fitness 4 Kids and 5K Run Wednesday, May 14, at 8:30 a.m. at the Jim Waller Sports Complex in Preston. The registration fee is...