Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) began taking applications for the federally-funded Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) winter heating on Dec. 22. Customers in need of assi...

Another count of Child Sexual Abuse has been filed against a county man already serving a prison sentence. Lester “Larry” Lay, 76, has been charged in CF-2020-292 for one count of Child Sexual Abuse. ...

Certificates of Appreciation were given out during Monday’s session of the Okmulgee County Commissioners. Commissioners honored County Clerk Becky Thomas for 29 years of service to the county. She beg...

The Dragons came out swinging at the start of the 2020 basketball season, but couldn't maintain that energy during key games. Dewar High School's varsity boys' squad ended the season with a positive r...

Morris Lady Eagle powerhouses Charie Barnett and Maddie Moore led their team to their first ever MCN Okmulgee County Tournament win this Saturday. After defeating the Beggs Lady Demons in the semi-fin...

The Henryetta Lady Knights toppled the Dewar Lady Dragons in the 2020 Okmulgee County Tournament Consolation Finals on Friday night. Going up against a dominant team, the Lady Knights overpowered the ...

The Preston Pirates made an astounding comeback in the first round of playoffs, upsetting the Hominy Bucks and Drumright Tornadoes in the Class 2A District 8 contest over the weekend. After earning a ...

KAITLYN DILLARD | FILE PHOTO The Morris Lady Eagles hold up the 2020 MCN Okmulgee County Tournament trophy after defeating the Okmulgee Lady Bulldogs, 69-39, in the championship round. The 30-point wi...

KAITLYN DILLARD | FILE PHOTO The Beggs Golden Demons were crowned the 2020 Boys’ Okmulgee County Tournament champions Saturday night in the Mvskoke Dome. After defeating Schulter and Okmulgee, the Dem...

When 2020 started, no one could have predicted the kind of year this would be. Basketball and wrestling seasons were heating up. The Okmulgee County Tournament captivated fans in late January. Morris ...

Congratulations to Morris 2020-21 Homecoming Court: Track Queen Keara Richardson and Escort Jerry Ramos Baseball Queen Taylor Nixon and Escort Koby Burgess Cheer Queen Madison Parsons and Escort Trist...

Cynthia DeFelice, American children’s writer, was born Dec. 28, 1951 in Philadelphia, Penn. Her father was a psychiatrist and her mother was an English teacher who read to their children every night. ...

It’s Christmas! Holiday shopping is pretty much done and we are all full on getting ready for Christmas dinner now or at least we should be. This year, my family decided finger foods for our get toget...

The Oklahoma State Board of Education (OSBE) today approved a one-year suspension of the Oklahoma School Report Card letter grades for the 2020-21 school year. State Superintendent of Public Instructi...

Santa and Mrs. Claus took time out of their busy holiday schedule to visit and take pictures with over 130 area children on Saturday in Henryetta at Frisco Liquidation. “What a great way to begin the ...

Only a week remains to submit nominations for 2020 Henryettan of the Year. Nominations are due at the Henryetta Free-Lance office no later than Thursday, Dec. 31 Ẇinner of this special award will be a...

Henryetta Lions Club recently announced a complete list of generous business and community donations for their annual Christmas Basket Program. The program benefits needy families in the area during t...

JACOB FACTOR | SPORTS EDITOR Morris Eagles took down Chandler last Thursday in an easy 78-42 victory. The Eagles go into Winter Break with a 3-2 record and will continue their season in January with a...

Tulsa’s Tournament of Champions that was scheduled for Dec. 27-Dec. 29 has been canceled. Beggs boys were scheduled to compete in the tourney. TPS canceled the event due to rising COVID-19 numbers. In...

Class 2A District 7 Awards: MVP: Kendal Daniels, Beggs Offensive players of the year: Levi Korir, Metro Christian; Hayden Cooper, Kiefer Defensive player of the year: Cade Gibson, Metro Christian Coac...