CF-2025-00072 05/15/2025 State of Oklahoma vs. Lewis, Latrisha Falsely Personate Another to Create Liability CF-2025-00073a 05/16/2025 State of Oklahoma vs. Jordan, Keaton Dewayne Robbery with a Weapo...

12:17 a.m. - Main St. - Traffic Stop12:35 a.m. - Hwy 75 & Main St. - Traffic Stop1:15 a.m. - Hwy 266 & Hwy 75 - Traffic Stop1:25 p.m. - Walk-In - RP advised they had just gotten their daughter’s car o...

Oklahoma public schools have weathered significant challenges to keeping student numbers up. The coronavirus pandemic. Private school vouchers. Shifting demographics.Districts such as Tuskahoma are wo...

As the 2025 school year approaches, athletic programs across Okmulgee County are undergoing significant transitions with new coaching hires that promise to energize teams, strengthen community ties an...

The Okmulgee Lady Bulldogs tennis team has earned statewide recognition for their excellence in the classroom. The team was recently honored with the Academic Achievement Award from the Oklahoma Secon...

It has been a year to remember for Wilson Public Schools, where history was made across nearly every athletic program during the 2024-25 school year. From gridiron glory and basketball breakthroughs t...

Congratulations to Tayler Hamric, who signed with Ouachita Baptist to continue his wrestling career in college. The Henryetta High School senior is pictured with his proud parents, who are excited to ...

Okmulgee County residents endured a terrifying Monday afternoon as a fast-moving system of severe thunderstorms carved a destructive path across eastern Oklahoma. The storm front brought high winds, l...

Mike Mazzei, right, who has announced his candidacy for Oklahoma governor, stopped by the newspaper office on his way to Henryetta Tuesday morning to visit with city and business leaders. Escorting Ma...

As Memorial Day approaches, the Henryetta community is coming together to ensure that the sacrifices of fallen military heroes are honored with dignity, respect and solemn remembrance. The Veterans of...

The Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners held its regular meeting on Monday, moving swiftly through a range of county business.--- CREOKS to oversee opioid abatement grant project management ...

As Father’s Day approaches, families everywhere are preparing to celebrate the special men in their lives. This year, the Okmulgee Times and Henryetta Free-Lance are adding a unique twist to the festi...

March 13, 1944 - May 17, 2025Merrilan Katherine Bruner was born on March 13, 1944, to Dewey and Rosella Bruner in Okmulgee. She passed away May 17, 2025.Her Sacred Farewell was held Saturday, May 17, ...

August 29, 1988 - May 17, 2025Services are pending for Michael John Dowling, 36, of Okmulgee, with Integrity Funeral Service. He passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Okemah.

August 20, 1944 - May 13, 2025Leslie “Les” Johnston, age 80, passed away on May 13, 2025, in Tulsa with his wife Jo Ann by his side. He was born on August 20, 1944, in Altus to John Leslie and Ila Mae...

April 9, 1947 - May 15, 2025Services are pending for Betty Jean Patterson,78, of rural Henryetta, with Integrity Funeral Service. She passed away Thursday, May 15,2025, in Henryetta.

November 13, 1968 - May 15, 2025Charles Edward McCormack, II, 56, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025, at his home in Okmulgee. Charles was born November 13, 1968, in Okmulgee to Peggy (Monahwee) and C...

September 24, 1955 - May 19, 2025Deborah Rae Benton, 69, a resident of Henryetta, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025, in Plano, Texas. Deborah was born September 24, 1955, in Coffeyville, Kansas to Albe...

January 31, 1955 - May 15, 2025Brenda Kay Long, born January 31, 1955, in Okmulgee, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025, at the age of 70. Born in Okmulgee and raised in nearby Morris, Brenda spent...

Kenny Wilson, with Patrons Bank in Henryetta, graduated from the Oklahoma Bankers Association’s 202425 Emerging Leaders Academy at the OBA’s 128th Convention on Tuesday, May 13, at the Skirvin Hilton ...