A family heirloom has recently found a new home at Morris Schools, sparking both excitement and educational opportunities.Abigail Smart, a senior at Morris High School, had always seen the ‘artwork’ h...

House District 16 candidate Rosie Lynch recently provided an in-depth look at her platform, priorities, and vision for her district in a comprehensive interview. Lynch answers questions on topics rang...

The Prairie Bell Home and Community Education Club will once again sponsor the 42nd annual Morris Christmas Bazaar & Craft Show on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.This year, due to ongoing wor...

The Henryetta Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony last Friday to welcome a new business Outcast Tint & Detail located at 1903 E Taylor Dr. Owned and operated by Ethan and Sierra Fry, th...

Congratulations to Addison Dossett, Abagail Harmon and Emma Trimble, who were selected for All-District honors. Dossett was named as a 1st team pitcher, while utility player Harmon and second baseman ...

Congratulations to the teams and individuals that qualified for the 2024 Cross Country State Championship Meet, which will take place Saturday at Edmond Santa Fe High School, 1901 W. 15th St. in Edmon...

Congratulations to Preston cheerleaders Tori Graham and Mary Swatsenbarg, who had a successful weekend at All-Region Cheer tryouts. Swatsenbarg, right, received the top score for Class 2A and advanced...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, this week you may find yourself with some extra energy and enthusiasm for new projects.Figure out what you want to get done and think through a plan.TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21...

Henryetta hosted the 2024 Cross Country Regional Meet last week at Nichols Park. Pictured are some of the county runners from the event.

Editor’s Note: A Voter’s Guide for the upcoming election is available at the Okmulgee Times office for those wishing to familiarize themselves with what’s on the ballot, the City of Beggs Proposition,...

The Henryetta Lions were out in full force serving the community this weekend. First up was Bingo, raising money towards the eyeglass fund, which helps local citizens with vision appointments and the ...

Part 2 of 2As Representative Scott Fetgatter seeks re-election for District 16 in the Oklahoma House of Representatives, he sat down for an extensive two-part interview to discuss his vision for the f...

Okmulgee County students are urged to enter two contests, sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), which affords the opportunity to win money, at the local and state level, and possibly even n...

Meetings & Public Engagements Board of County Commissioners Meeting Attended the weekly Board of County Commissioners Meeting to provide updates on current emergency management activities and discuss ...

“Knowledge is power, if you know it about the right person,” wrote Ethel Watts. Or, as Ivern Ball quipped, “A small town is a place where there is little to see or do, but what you hear makes up for i...

James 1:19-20, 26 and 2:8 - “Remember this, my dear friends! Everyone must be quick to listen, but slow to speak and slow to become angry. Human anger does not achieve God’s righteous purpose ... Do a...

Correction: In Friday’s edition of the Henryetta Free-Lance, Dewar’s recent Athletes of the Week were incorrectly identified. We apologize for the error. Above left, Dewar senior softball player Kinse...

Congratulations to the members of the Morris High School softball team who received All-District honors. Fire Clark was named to the 1st team as an All-District pitcher, while Bayle Qualls and Aaricha...

Congratulations to Morris High School cheerleaders Tyler Dean, Aaricha Guynes, Brooklyn Hogan, Rylee Whitaker and Kaitlyn Woods, who recently received All-Region honors.

Heavener scored big in a win over Okmulgee Friday night in high school football action at Harvey Stadium.With 3:10 left in the first quarter Friday, the winless Bulldogs actually held a 12-10 lead ove...