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 Morris Eagles fought valiantly in one of the highest-scoring games of their 2025 season, but ultimately came up just short in a 49-46 shootout loss against the Atoka Wampus Cats on Thursday night....

Kaden Dean delivered a sensational performance at the plate Monday to power the Preston Pirates to a commanding 13-1 victory over the NOAH Jaguars in a fall baseball matchup on their home field.Dean d...

The City of Henryetta will officially recognize Oct. 4, 2025, as “Dr. Jim Hess Day” in honor of one of its most distinguished alumni, Dr. Jim D. Hess, Ed.D., who was recently named the 20th President ...

It’s officially “Walker Cup” week. On Monday, coaches, athletic directors and players from Morris and Henryetta gathered for the display of the Walker Cup Trophy, honoring the late Coach John Walker, ...

The Henryetta City Council convened for its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, where they heard updates on city projects.The council unanimously approved the Consent Agenda, which included financial rep...

The Henryetta Lady Knights experienced a rollercoaster of emotions on Tuesday, splitting a hard-fought doubleheader against the Prague Red Devils at Prague. The first game ended in heartbreak, while t...

Last Friday, the Henryetta Fire Department participated in an emotional welcome home celebration honoring a fellow firefighter who sustained serious injuries in a fireworks accident on July 4. The eve...

With cleats packed away and fields cleared for the season, the highly successful All Sports Camps ended recently, leaving a lasting impression on students, coaches, and communities across eastern Okla...

The Morris Eagles opened their 2025 football season Sept. 5, falling to the Hartshorne Miners by a final score of 26-6. Despite a valiant second-half effort and a strong ground game led by senior runn...

The Henryetta Knights delivered a dominant 43-8 home victory over the visiting Okemah Panthers. From a thunderous 76-yard opening touchdown run to stifling defense and a balanced offensive assault, He...

The Henryetta Education Foundation (HEF) wrapped up another successful fundraising campaign this Labor Day with a series of exciting prize drawings and heartfelt thanks to the many individuals and org...

The excitement is rising across Henryetta as the Knights prepare for a full-throttle Friday night under the lights at Cameron Field. This Friday marks the official home opener for Knight Football, an ...

Athletes from across Okmulgee County represented Dewar, Henryetta, Wilson and Beggs at the Okemah Cross Country Meet, held Aug. 30.The results are in from the Okemah Cross Country Meet held Aug. 30, a...

The Wilson Tigers kick off their 2025 football season on Thursday, Aug. 28, at Crossover Prep Academy with a 7 p.m. kickoff. Entering the season under the steady leadership of Coach Matt LeGrand, now ...

Okmulgee County softball teams hit the fields last week for a slate of tournament games that brought high drama, big bats and hard-fought contests. From Beggs to Dewar, Preston to Henryetta and Morris...

The Morris Eagles Hosted the Eufaula Ironheads in their first scrimmage of the season. This Thursday, Coach Jimmy Whitlock’s Eagles will travel to Okemah for a second scrimmage before the season opene...

The Beggs Golden Demons were on the road for their one and only scrimmage of the season last Friday at Hilldale. The Demons, under Coach David Shannon, will open their season on the road this Friday a...

The Henryetta Knights Wrestling Club is set to host a high-impact “Skills and Drills Camp” June 23-24 at the Henryetta High School Basketball Gym, promising local wrestlers of all experience levels an...

As part of the 2025 Muscogee Nation Festival lineup, tennis enthusiasts are invited to serve up their best game at the annual Muscogee Nation Festival Open Tennis Tournament, taking place June 21-22 a...