• Near Bald Hill, investigators uncovered a heartbreaking scene of extreme poverty. A three‑month‑old baby in the Reed family had died, and the 10‑year‑old eldest child went to neighbors seeking help ...

Nancy Barbara Bond, American author of children’s books, celebrates her birth date on Jan. 8, 1945, in Bethesda, Md. Her dad was a librarian and her mother an elementary school teacher.Nancy grew up n...

Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. famously stated, “Taxes are what we pay for civilized society.” This quote illustrates that taxation is a necessary component to fund public services, i...

“If you love Jesus, you keep his commandments, and he will give you a helper,” says Vincent, 7.If you want to make people angry, tell them what to do. Give them some commandments. If you want to make ...

Matthew 1:23 - The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel (which means “God with us”). Matthew 28:20b - And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the a...

The Beggs Demons opened their first-round matchup in the Henryetta Tournament with a determined effort against the Okemah Panthers, ultimately falling 66-41 in a contest that showcased both teams’ off...

The Henryetta Lady Knights found themselves battling to extend their tournament stay on Thursday afternoon as they met the Checotah Lady Wildcats in a second-round consolation bracket matchup. For a H...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Minor obstacles are in your path, Aries. It’s easy to get frustrated right now. Once you clear the hurdles it will be smoother sailing before long. Remain patient.TAURUS – Apr 21...

The Beggs Lady Demons opened the Henryetta Tournament on Thursday against the undefeated McLoud Lady Redskins, falling 63-25 in an opening- round matchup that featured contrasting styles, classificati...

Congratulations to Courtney Coleman of the Okmulgee County Sharks (center) for starting the Winter Games with a bang. Coleman won two gold medals in swimming. Look for more information coming soon abo...

Henryetta used a steady defensive presence and balanced scoring effort to secure a 39-30 win over Valliant in a second-round consolation bracket matchup at the Henryetta Tournament on Friday afternoon...

The Dewar Dragons opened play at the Webbers Fall Tournament with a strong, balanced performance, pulling away in the second half to secure a 64-42 victory over host Webbers Falls in opening-round act...

TheOkmulgeeCounty Sheriff ’s Office reported 1,132 total offenses in 2025, reflecting a modest decline from 2024 while continuing to demonstrate the broad and growing scope of services handled by depu...

As the Feb. 10 vote approaches on Henryetta Public Schools’ proposed No Tax Increase bond, district leaders are continuing efforts to keep the community informed through open discussion and transparen...

The Muscogee Nation has filed a lawsuit against Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) Director Wade Free and special prosecutor Russ Cochran, challenging the state’s authority to prosecu...

Oklahoma’s unemployment rate edged higher in November, reflecting modest shifts in the state’s labor market as employment growth continued over the year but jobless numbers also rose.According to the ...

Today is the deadline for nominations for the Henryettan of the Year award, presented by the Henryetta Free-Lance.This honor, being awarded for over 75 years, celebrates exemplary volunteerism and com...

---• Muscogee Nation Principal Chief David Hill issued Executive Order No. 25-05, outlining how the Nation will comply with a Supreme Court ruling requiring incorporation of Article II of the Treaty o...

Congratulations to Schulter basketball player Payton Campbell, who was recently honored as Luv Ford Athlete of the Week. Pictured alongside Campbell are Schulter Head Coach Price Brown and Missy Nash ...

slip away.Senior Bobby Baker emerged as a steady presence throughout the first half, attacking the basket and creating opportunities both for himself and his teammates. His ability to score through tr...