8:21 a.m. - 1400 Block W Gentry - 911 Other Emergency - RP was requested to speak with an officer in regards to him and his neighbor arguing. They have had to deal with him several times in the last w...

Several road projects and resurfacing have been completed in the Town of Grayson recently. In addition, visitors to the Grayson Community Center and Historical Center will now be able to use the aspha...

Supreme Court weighs in on ICWARecently, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a 7-2 ruling affirming as constitutional the Indian Child Welfare Act. This ruling validates what data shows for preserving stabi...

The Bob Arrington Rodeo Arena at the Claude Cox Omniplex in Okmulgee was the site of last weekend’s INFR Automatic Qualifier All-Indian Rodeo. Pictured on this page are action shots from the Bareback,...

Kids across the county beat the heat and inclement weather during Thomas Lott’s annual football camp at historic Harmon Field. Thomas Lott was the starting quarterback for the Oklahoma Sooners from 19...

The Henryetta Senior Nutrition Center held a Father’s Day Celebration last Friday with cake and ice cream. A big thanks goes out to Keith Estes and First National Bank who donated the specially-decora...

Members of the Henryetta High School Theatre, along with Coach Justin Been and his wife and chaperones recently returned from an exciting trip to New York City. They visited lots of attractions and ev...

“He who guards his mouth and his tongue, guards his soul from troubles.” (Proverbs 21:23) I recently watched a short video that a friend of mine shared on Facebook. That’s right, sometimes good comes ...

“Part of the secret of success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside,” quipped Mark Twain.So much about our lives revolves around food. This column examines one of Jesus...

Henryetta Chamber of Commerce’s monthly board meeting has been moved to Monday, June 26, at Shoney’s. The meeting is open to members or those who would like to become a part of the Chamber.OCGS Meetin...

Proceeds to benefit Okmulgee County Historical SocietyThe 7th Annual Harlan Ford’s Car Show next weekend, with a fun-filled day planned.The event, co-sponsored by Western Sun Federal Credit Union, kic...

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...

Representatives Chris Banning (left to right) and Scott Fetgatter, and Sen. Roger Thompson give a wrap-up of the legislative session as featured speakers of the Okmulgee County Republican Party at its...

The kids met Monday for the first time at the Henryetta Public Library for the Summer Reading Program. Kathy Crosby, Assistant Librarian, talked about the importance of being kind to others. She encou...

The Henryetta Free-Lance recently launched a new online calendar where readers can find out what’s going on in their area and beyond. Plus, readers can add their own events, Jeff Mayo, Free-Lance publ...

Henryetta Senior Nutrition Center held a Father’s Day Celebration last Friday with cake and ice cream. A big thanks goes out to Keith Estes and First National Bank who donated the specially-decorated ...

Repairs and restoration of electricity to citizens are underway after a major storm swept through the area late Saturday evening into Sunday morning, uprooting trees and leaving many in the dark.Sever...

Muscogee Nation officials were pleased to hear the opinion released by the Supreme Court today in Brackeen v. Haaland.The Brackeen v. Haaland case revolves around the Indian Child Welfare Act, a law t...

Rice gives report on storm damageThe Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners moved to allow the Sheriff ’s Office to apply for a Safe Oklahoma grant at Monday’s meeting.According to the office of the O...

Knights make history 20 years ago with first state baseball titleIn 2002, the Henryetta varsity baseball team reached the state championship game for the first time in school history.The Knights finis...