The spirit and determination of Okmulgee County cheerleaders were on full display last weekend as teams from Henryetta, Morris, Beggs and Wilson competed in the 2025 OSSAA Game Day Regional Championsh...

Wilson School students of all grade levels helped salute and honor veterans during their assembly held Nov. 6. Following the assembly which was assisted by members of VFW Post 539, the military and th...

The College of the Muscogee Nation (CMN) Extension is inviting the public to take part in an engaging and educational Beekeeping 101 workshop on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Natural ...

For the first time, downtown will transform into a dazzling winter wonderland as the Okmulgee Area Chamber of Commerce and Okmulgee Main Street team up to host Christmas on the Square, coming Dec. 3-7...

• The Henryetta Free-Lance welcomed graphic designer Carrie Bailey to the staff of the newsroom. Carrie had been previously employed at sister paper the Okmulgee Times before joining the Ardmoreite. C...

Kimberly Mason has been busy working on her hand-crafted holiday home decor items for the Prairie Bell Christmas Bazaar & Craft Show. The Craft Show will be held Saturday, Nov. 22, from 9 a.m. to 4 p....

The Prairie Bell Home & Community Education members awarded a $400 scholarship to 2025 Morris graduate Jace Allen. Jace is the son of Anita Allen and is currently attending Green Country Vo-Tech, stud...

In October, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) held our Fall Forum, a conference which annually assembles delegates for sharing ideas and brainstorming solutions for the many issues faci...

“You don’t have to swing hard to hit a home run. If you got the timing, it’ll go,” said Yogi Berra.In life, everyone wants to hit home runs. It’s the lack of timing that causes so many strikeouts.Mark...

The Mojo Grappling Academy (MGA) didn’t have far to travel this weekend, competing close to home at the Team Tulsa Veterans Day Classic, held Saturday at the Hatbox Event Center in Muskogee. The event...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Insecurity may be sparking some hesitation, Aries. The key to coping is figuring out why you are feeling this way. Is it a trust issue or lack of recognition?TAURUS – Apr 21/May ...

Following a lengthy investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies, a large-scale illegal marijuana growing operation was uncovered early Wednesday morning at a property on Warren Road in H...

Part I - A Developing StoryThe termination of Executive Director Dr. Sherri Carter-Green during a special meeting on Oct. 9 has prompted questions about whether the Okmulgee- Okfuskee County Youth Ser...

The Okmulgee Times is once again teaming up with local businesses to present the annual Cookie Crawl, a fun and flavorful way to celebrate Shop Small Saturday on Nov. 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Shoppers...

Morris Community of Christ Church is once again bringing together fun, fellowship and faith for a cause that has touched hundreds of lives over the past two decades. The church’s annual Outreach Fundr...

Henryetta Lions Club gathered Oct. 30 at The Shack 2.0 for a meeting filled with community spirit, good news and upcoming service plans as members prepared for a busy season of giving and fellowship.T...

The Liberty Junior High Basketball Tournament is set to bring a full slate of action Nov. 17-20, featuring top middle school teams from around the region - including Okmulgee Dunbar, Mounds, Porter, R...

The Oklahoma Golf Coaches Association has announced its newest Hall of Fame class, and one of Henryetta’s most beloved sports figures will be among those honored. Longtime Henryetta golf coach Dutch V...

Four senior athletes from Preston have committed to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level next fall. These student-athletes have exemplified leadership, work ethic and dedication thr...

Millions of people make considerable sacrifices to protect the freedoms of their fellow citizens. According to the Pew Research Center and data from the Department of Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Cen...