Area athletes from Henryetta, Beggs and Preston made impressive showings at the Stroud Cross Country Invitational on Oct. 11, competing against a large field of talented runners from across the region...

Athletes from Okmulgee County schools had a great showing at the Checotah Crossroads Cross Country Meet. Beggs, Henryetta, Dewar and Okmulgee competed among a crowded field of runners from across east...

On Aug. 12, Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond sent a scathing letter to Oklahoma Insurance Department Commissioner Glen Mulready, challenging the commissioner’s stewardship of homeowners insu...

In Wednesday's edition of the Times/Free-Lance, the Morris head football coach was incorrectly named. Jimmy Whitlock is the head coach of the Morris Eagles. We sincerely apologize for the mistake and ...

The spirit of Henryetta High School was on full display last weekend as alumni from across the decades gathered to celebrate Homecoming 2025, highlighted by a milestone reunion for the Class of 1975 -...

• A potentially significant identity theft incident was averted by the prompt actions of Police Chief and pee-wee football coach Steve Norman, his team of students and their parents. During a practice...

The Indigenous People’s Association invites the community to an inspiring weekend of storytelling, film and culture as Okmulgee prepares to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2025.The festivities begin...

The annual Grayson Gumbo Fest, held Saturday, Oct. 4 in the historic Black town of Grayson, celebrated the community’s unique and often overlooked Cajun heritage. The festival served as a fundraiser a...

A big thanks to Tonya Stretch of Okmulgee Public Schools for capturing all the action both on and off the field for the district. Pictured are some of the photos she took for the Okmulgee Homecoming C...

Beggs Elementary School runners made their presence felt at the Bishop Kelley Cross Country Meet, putting together a strong showing against some of the best young competitors in the region. With both ...

Tribal leaders, city officials and decorated veterans were recently in attendance an event that honored Grover Wind, Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the Muscogee Nation.Wind was presented with a Dis...

Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, received a Legislative Hero Award recently from the Oklahoma Nurses Association (ONA). He was recognized during an awards luncheon held Thursday, Sept. 25, at the Emb...

The 5 States Beef Conference returns Oct. 1415, featuring timely beef industry updates to local area producers.The two-day event will connect producers with local experts to gather practical informati...

Oklahoma’s electric cooperatives are marking a major milestone this year as beloved mascot Willie Wiredhand celebrates his 75th birthday, and everyone is invited to join the celebration through a stat...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 This week is all about fresh starts, Aries. The stars are aligning to give you the green light on a new project or personal goal. Don’t hesitate to jump on the first step.TAURUS ...

The Morris Lions Club recently hosted its annual “Blast From the Past” Car Show in downtown Morris, as the streets were filled with a dazzling lineup of cars, trucks and motorcycles spanning more than...

The Henryetta Knights celebrated Homecoming Week in style last Friday with a Homecoming ceremony and a glorious 32-14 victory over the Wilburton Diggers. Congratulations to 2025 HHS Homecoming Queen a...

The Henryetta Knights celebrated Homecoming Week in style last Friday with a Homecoming ceremony and a glorious 32-14 victory over the Wilburton Diggers. Pictured are some of the sights from the celeb...

Outdoor enthusiasts and aspiring hunters are invited to the Okmulgee Wildlife Management Area (WMA) on Oct. 25, for a unique opportunity to gain valuable hunting skills while enjoying a full day of ou...

The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 539 in Henryetta and VFW Post 1189 in Okmulgee, in partnership with the VFW Auxiliary, are once again proud to invite students from across Okmulgee County to pa...