The Beggs Junior High Demons wasted no time making a statement Tuesday night, stunning the Class 6A Sapulpa Chieftains with a 48-30 road victory at Sapulpa High School’s stadium. Behind explosive play...

A sharp screeching late one night in June 2024 grabbed the attention of a Bixby Police officer. He looked over to see a black SUV sending up sparks as it ground forward on one flat tire and another wi...

January 3, 1936 - October 2, 2025Elbert Lewis Walters, a resident of the Graham community, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025, in Okmulgee at the age of 89. He was born January 3, 1936, in Okemah t...

August 13, 1938 - October 2, 2025Mary Helen Lee, longtime Okmulgee resident, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at her Okmulgee residence. She was 87 years of age. She w...

March 31, 1947 - October 2, 2025Bennie Roy Parks, 78, a resident of Henryetta, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025, in Tulsa. Bennie was born March 31, 1947, in Fairland to Laverne Ilene (Pickett) a...

December 22, 1959 - October 4, 2025Ricky Lynn King passed away October 4, 2025, at the age of 65 in Henryetta. He was born December 22, 1959, in Oklahoma City to Faye (Hedrick) and Jerry King. Accordi...

July 20, 1978 - September 30, 2025Lora Jo Jackson, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2025, in Okmulgee at 47 years of age. She was born on July 20, 1978, in Claremore to Joe J...

July 18, 1937 - October 6, 2025Larry Rogers passed away on October 6, 2025. Services are pending with Rogers Funeral Home.

July 22, 1992 - October 3, 2025Boyd Evans Jr., 33, died Friday, October 3, 2025, in Oklahoma City. Arrangements are pending with House of Winn - Okmulgee.

December 3, 1949 - October 4, 2025Laura Alford, a former resident of Henryetta, passed away on October 4, 2025, in Edmond. Services are pending with Rogers Funeral Home.

February 18, 1981 - October 2, 2025Albert William Blake, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away October 2, 2025, in Tulsa at the age of 44. He was born February 18, 1981, in Henryetta to Bobby Lee Blake,...

Each year, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) holds our Fall Forum to look at trends in child health, safety, and well-being.We invite advocates from across the state to hear from expert...

The Okmulgee County Republicans will hold their monthly meeting Tuesday, Oct. 14, at the American Legion Post 10, 730 W. 6th Street in Okmulgee. The business meeting for registered Republicans only wi...

The stands at Cameron Field were filled with black and gold pride last Friday night, as the Henryetta Knights celebrated Homecoming in victorious fashion, defeating the visiting Wilburton Diggers 32-1...

With a nearly perfect 29-1 record, the Preston Pirates enter the 2025 OSSAA Class 2A Fall Baseball State Tournament as one of the hottest teams in Oklahoma. After two consecutive years of early exits,...

The Preston Lady Pirates are heading back to the big stage - and this time, they’re storming into the 2025 OSSAA Class 2A Fast-Pitch State Tournament with a vengeance.Boasting a stellar 27-7 record, t...

Correction: In the article titled ‘Henryetta celebrates 125 years’ in Wednesday’s edition of the Henryetta Free-Lance, the Henryetta Historical Society was incorrectly credited as the host of the city...

Editor’s Note: The Okmulgee Times and Henryetta Free-Lance will host an Open House next Friday, Oct. 10, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The public is invited to stop by to see what we offer, look at old...

Local, county, school and civic organizations are encouraged to attend a series of free seminars this fall focused on Oklahoma’s open meeting and open records laws. The seminars, hosted by Oklahoma At...

The heartbeat of Oklahoma history has long been fueled by the sacrifice and service of its veterans - and now, a new campaign seeks to honor one of its most distinguished and often overlooked groups: ...