Most legislative committees are finishing their work on bills in the houses of origin this week at the State Capitol. This is the time when thousands of bills die without ever being considered.What ce...

• A household mishap sent the fire department rushing to the home of Arch Thompson. A pair of overalls, washed in gasoline and then boiled, ignited when fumes caught fire. Mrs. Thompson tried to carry...

The Beggs Golden Demons used a dominant second half to turn a competitive start into a convincing 60-30 victory over Henryetta in a varsity regular season matchup.Both teams came out with energy in th...

The Mojo Grappling Academy (MGA) turned in an impressive performance at the Oklahoma Kids Wrestling Association (OKWA) Southeast Regional tournament, qualifying 15 athletes for the State Championships...

The Dewar Dragons and Lady Dragons hosted Quinton on Feb. 14, with the two schools splitting a pair of district basketball games. The Dewar boys used a strong second half to pull away for a 42-29 vict...

The Wilson Tigers are carrying momentum into regional play after a dominant district championship performance last week, while the Lady Tigers will look to bounce back in the consolation bracket follo...

Voters across Okmulgee County went to the polls Tuesday, Feb. 10, deciding a municipal race in the City of Okmulgee and approving two school bond issues that will fund major improvements for local stu...

From campus safety improvements to postseason athletics and financial planning, the Henryetta Board of Education covered a wide range of district business during its regular meeting Monday evening, Fe...

There’s a sense of excitement in the air at Henryetta High School as the curtain prepares to rise on one of the most beloved musicals of all time.After months of rehearsals, choreography, set work and...

A video circulating on social media showing a Henryetta police officer arresting a suspect in a gas station parking lot over the weekend has drawn public attention, prompting a response from Henryetta...

Denise Frost and Tammy Shoemaker of the Okmulgee Times and Henryetta Free-Lance present a check for $1,559 to OKCO Humane Society Board President Aimee Robinson, Executive Board Members and Treasurer ...

Monday: Breakfast: Muffin, Fruit, Milk Lunch: BBQ Beef Sandwiches, French Fries Tuesday: Breakfast: Biscuit, White Gravy, Fruit, Milk Lunch: Corndog, French Fries Wednesday: Breakfast: Sausage on A St...

The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from December business. The monies they reported this period represent sale...

With tax season underway, area residents once again have access to free, professional tax preparation services through the AARP Tax-Aide program, offered in partnership with First Family Federal Credi...

Henryetta powerlifters continued their successful season this week, hauling home a collection of medals and team honors across both junior high and high school divisions, further cementing the program...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 A spark of excitement brightens your week, Aries. You may rediscover enthusiasm for a goal you set aside. Take one confident step and watch momentum gather.TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21...

When Yingchao Fan’s car rolled over on Interstate 40 in Sequoyah County during January’s snowstorm, he did what anyone would do: he called 911 for help.But what happened next landed him in jail. Accor...

Editor’s Note: An earlier version of this article incorrectly identified the Gridiron Celebration banquet as school-affiliated. The event was community- and parent-driven and not affiliated with Okmul...

January 17, 1954 - February 8, 2026Shirley Ann “Williams” Thomas, a lifetime resident of Henryetta, passed away on February 8, 2026, in Tulsa. She was born January 17, 1954, in Henryetta to Melvin and...

January 15, 1931 - February 10, 2026Vera Christine Crawford, 95, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026, in Okmulgee surrounded by family. Arrangements are pending with House of Winn - Okmulgee.