A Season That Defined Excellence In a town where athletic pride runs deep and teamwork defines every program, the Preston Pirates and Lady Pirates once again reminded Oklahoma why their teams symboliz...

The Muscogee Nation marked a major milestone on Oct. 8 with a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Tribal Courthouse, a state-of-the-art facility that will serve as the future home of both the Nation’s...

Henryetta residents will soon have the opportunity to tidy up their properties and dispose of unwanted items during the upcoming Citywide Cleanup, scheduled for Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Satur...

Schulter Athletics and Cheer are gearing up for a big day of community fun and fundraising as they host their 1st annual Fall Chili Cook-Off and Cornhole Tournament, both on Saturday, Nov. 1. These fa...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Tuesday, to cover a variety of agenda items.The board approved a resolution selecting CED as the engineering firm to perform county br...

The Dewar Dragons celebrated an unforgettable Homecoming week as students, alumni and the entire community came together to honor school spirit, tradition and excellence. The highlight of the festivit...

Okmulgee Main Street is excited to announce the return of its much-anticipated annual Harvest Spoon Chili Festival, taking place Saturday, in historic downtown Okmulgee. This family-friendly event bri...

“Abiding in Christ is not going outside when my mom tells me not to,” says Alexandra, age 5.Refusing to go outside of God’s will has everything to do with abiding in Christ. “Abiding means you need to...

Isaiah 14:27 - For the Lord Almighty has purposed, and who can thwart him? His hand is stretched out, and who can turn it back?This portion of the prophecies of Isaiah was directed at Babylon. God’s j...

Thanks to everyone who stopped by the Okmulgee Times and Henryetta Free-Lance office in downtown Okmulgee last Friday during the Open House, held as part of National Newspaper Week. A big thanks to ar...

The Morris Eagles continued their search for a first win of the season Friday night, falling 39-6 on the road to the Antlers Bearcats. Coach Jimmy Whitlock’s Eagles showed resilience on both sides of ...

Cross country teams across Okmulgee County are gearing up for the 2025 OSSAA Regional Meets, which are scheduled for later this month. The assignments, released by OSSAA Assistant Director Lenny Hatch...

Area athletes from Henryetta, Beggs and Preston made impressive showings at the Stroud Cross Country Invitational on Oct. 11, competing against a large field of talented runners from across the region...

Athletes from Okmulgee County schools had a great showing at the Checotah Crossroads Cross Country Meet. Beggs, Henryetta, Dewar and Okmulgee competed among a crowded field of runners from across east...

On Aug. 12, Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond sent a scathing letter to Oklahoma Insurance Department Commissioner Glen Mulready, challenging the commissioner’s stewardship of homeowners insu...

March 1, 1970 - October 11, 2025Services are pending with McClendon-Winters Funeral Home for Alicia Louise Reynolds, who passed away October 11, 2025.

August 5, 1952 - October 13, 2025Edgar Hanson, 73, passed away Monday, October 13, 2025. Visitation will be held Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Okmulgee Chapel of Peace. Fo...

August 4, 1938 - October 12, 2025Erma Jean Boggess, age 87, aero-space inspector, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2025, in Tulsa. Arrangements are pending with House of Winn - ...

February 14, 1928 - October 13, 2025Services are pending for Vivian Horton, 97, of Henryetta, with Integrity Funeral Service. She passed away Monday, October 13, 2025, in Henryetta.

July 22, 1992 - October 3, 2025Boyd “BJ” Alton Evans, 33, of Oklahoma City, passed away on October 3, 2025. A funeral Mass is scheduled Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 11 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic...