Okemah’s Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) participated in the Naturalization Ceremony, a great, rewarding project, according to Regent and Publicity Chairman Rebecca Hold. “It was an inspira...

James Martin is a 9th grade FFA member and the Henryetta FFA Chapter Secretary. His parents are Misty and James Martin. James’ CDE competitions are Marketing Plan, Cattle Grading, Opening and Closing ...

In Oklahoma, 30,000 teachers have left the profession in the past six years. That’s the eye-popping statistic that stands out in the latest Oklahoma Teacher Supply and Demand report, and it represents...

Former President of the Oklahoma County Commissioners and Chair of the Johnston County Commissioners, Mike Thompson, made an emotional appeal to Oklahoma Oil and Gas companies for help in leveling the...

A short agenda was covered during the Monday meeting of the Okmulgee County Commissioners. The board approved a 324A Claim for the Rocky Hill Road project. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation wa...

A first-of-its-kind event at the Oklahoma State Capitol will bring together citizens, legislators, and some of Oklahoma’s most well-known environmental advocates to talk about Oklahoma water pollution...

The Disaster Resilience Network (DRN) is pleased to announce it has received a $20,000 Good Neighbor Citizenship Grant through State Farm. State Farm’s generous grant program fosters community develop...

A Henryetta resident has been arrested after Okmulgee County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a possible burglary in progress at the 26000 block of S. 220 Rd. north of Henryetta. According to th...

Muscogee (Creek) Nation will host a Groundbreaking Ceremony for phase one construction of the Three Ponds (Akhvse Tvtcenen) Elder Housing Community that will be built near the Tribal Capitol Complex o...

Henryetta Free-Lance has received several calls over the past week from Henryetta and other Okmulgee County residents regarding scam phone calls in which callers are posing as Social Security Administ...

Henryetta City Council members voted to demolish four houses in Henryetta at their March 19 regular meeting. Properties located at 1201 W. Cummings, 205 W. Cummings, 411 State Street and 211 N. 13th S...

Regina Carlson (above) with the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) Outreach Program was the guest speaker during the Henryetta Rotary Club meeting on March 20. Other Outreach Program members in att...

Thousands more Oklahoma students were held back in early grades than what the U.S. Department of Education reported, according to newly released state data. The state Education Department’s data is li...

Wilson High School students recently competed in the Connors State College Interscholastic Competition. Wilson is proud of the following students who came away with a total of 33 medals and the 1st pl...

Oklahoma State Representative Dist. 16 Scott Fetgatter (R-Okmulgee) was among those attending the AARP Oklahoma Legislative Breakfast in Oklahoma City on March 14. During the breakfast, members of the...

Three people are in jail following their arrest for attempting to sell stolen property. Jason Thrall, 38, and Gwenevere Lara, 49, both of Checotah; and Dana Chandler, 36, of Okemah, were taken into cu...

The 2019 Premium Beef Auction will be held Tuesday, March 26 at the Okmulgee County Fairgrounds. The sale will begin at 7 p.m. This is the final event for the annual Beef Performance Program sponsored...

OSU Institute of Technology’s annual Student Scholarship & Donor Recognition Banquet, held March 12, presented students and patrons an evening to meet and greet while giving students a genuine opportu...

Okmulgee County’s unemployment rate increased in January according to the latest figures from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission. The jobless rate rose to 5.5 percent, up from 4.3 percent the...

Henryetta Little League Tournament will be held on Saturday, June 8 at Nichols Park. Two games are guaranteed with OK Kids Rules to be followed. Registration fees of $75 for 8U boys and girls are due ...