In the last few weeks, we have looked more closely at “swoon theories” that attempt to explain what happened to Jesus of Nazareth after His crucifixion. Specifically, we looked at the recent swoon the...

In the last few weeks, we have looked more closely at “swoon theories” that attempt to explain what happened to Jesus of Nazareth after His crucifixion. Specifically, we looked at the recent swoon the...

The Dewar Dragons and Lady Dragons will take part in a two-day holiday basketball showcase later this month as they compete in the MCNB Lumberjax Holiday Festival, scheduled for Monday, Dec. 29, and T...

Okmulgee County wrestling programs at both the high school and middle school levels have been rolling through a busy stretch of competition, highlighted by strong individual performances, team finishe...

The Henryetta Community-Wide Christmas Dinner was held at the Civic Center last Thursday, Dec. 18. Tristan Demmitt, along with the community of Henryetta businesses and volunteers, were key to the suc...

The Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regular session Monday and approved several bids and surplus lists.Among the early items of business were officers’ reports, blanket purch...

Be sure to check inside today’s edition for our annual Christmas Greetings section, full of wonderful features, games and more from the Free-Lance’s own Katina Holland. Merry Christmas, Henryetta!

Justus Mosco of the Henryetta Free-Lance and Okmulgee Times stopped by last week to drop off dog food for Henryetta Public School’s Miss Mace, the district’s therapy animal. Pictured accepting the don...

The Henryetta Free-Lance is calling for nominations for the Henryettan of the Year award, honoring those who have dedicated their time, talent and efforts to make Henryetta a stronger, more vibrant co...

Seven truckloads of bicycles and a cargo van full of toys were delivered Friday afternoon to Okmulgee DHS, as the 10th Annual Harlan Ford Toy Drive wrapped up another successful holiday season. Volunt...

The City of Henryetta has announced its sanitation routes for the remainder of the week.Wednesday and Thursday routes will run Wednesday, and Friday’s route will run as usual.Please have your carts at...

Years ago, Reese Hundley learned firsthand what it felt like to be homeless.After finding black mold in his rental property, Hundley packed up and left the property with his wife and their child. Duri...

Congratulations to Dewar High School’s Brandon Weibe and Henryetta High School’s Camrynn Watkins, who were recently recognized as Luv Ford’s Athletes of the Week. Pictured above alongside Weibe are De...

Seven truckloads of bicycles and a cargo van full of toys were delivered Friday afternoon to Okmulgee DHS, as the 10th Annual Harlan Ford Toy Drive wrapped up another successful holiday season. The de...

Patrons Bank has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2025honorbyThe Oklahoman for a third year in a row. This list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by ...

The Oklahoma Ethics Commission voted unanimously on Friday to restore public access to the state’s online campaign finance database and seek legal action against a software developer that failed to de...

Habakkuk 3:17-19a - Though the fig tree do not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines, the produce of the olive fail and the fields yield no food, the flock be cut off from the fold and there be no herd i...

“I know God loves me because he gave us our family, sister, mom, dad and dog Sam,” says Jeff, 9. Jeff, I’m glad you mentioned Dad before your dog Sam.“God made me so that I could run, jump and play,” ...

Leaders from the Muscogee Nation and the Muscogee Nation Gaming Enterprises (MNGE) held a ceremonial ribbon-cutting on Monday, Dec. 15, to open the doors on a $69.8 million capital investment, the new...

Congratulations to the 2025 State Champion Dewar High School Powerlifting Team, who was awarded their State Championship rings during halftime at the girls basketball game last Friday. Hard work, dedi...