Beggs Demons had a pretty successful first night back after quarantining because of COVID-19. The Demons were down 27-26 in overtime, but a successful gamble, a two-point conversion throw from Jameson...

Left top: Henryetta is heading to bi-distrct playoffs in first place. Since there are only seven teams in the district, they will move stright on to regionals. Left bottom: Morris Lady Eagles is curre...

Thank you to each of you who wished me a “happy birthday” this past Friday. Hitting the age of 50 was pretty special as the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy worked with the OK, Let’s Count progra...

Folks, I find this hard to believe! I am reading my great grandmother’s journals! How in this world have they survived, lo, these many years? The ones I am currently reading, have a date of 1930! That...

“It means to love God more than your puppies,” says Tori, 7. “It means you’re not supposed to love money or toys,” says Tyler, 10. “Instead, God wants you to love him. He doesn’t mean that you can nev...

26th Sunday (A) In the Secret Life of Bees, August, an older woman, is talking about “the problem with people” to Lily, a younger woman who has run away from an abusive father. Lily has said that peop...

HENRYETTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS Breakfast Wednesday, Sept. 23 – Sausage, Biscuit, Juice and Milk Thursday, Sept. 24 – Cereal, Fresh Strawberries, Apple and Milk Friday, Sept. 25 – Breakfast Burrito, Juice an...

Results of the Okmulgee County Free Fair were announced earlier this week. Indoor and animal exhibit placings, by category, are as follows: INDOOR EXHIBITS Photography Section 4 photos (1 each of anim...

Scientists at Oklahoma State University are giving wheat farmers new options to plant in their fields soon, five wheat varieties that build on years of research and careful selection of the best trait...

Oklahoma Department of Public Safety (DPS) is further extending the expiration date of all Commercial Driver Licenses (CDLs), Commercial Learner Permits (CLPs), and Federal Department of Transportatio...

In the Sept. 2 issue of the Henretta Free-Lance, a special 12-page section listed county properties. Those properties are not for sale. This list is for unpaid ad valorem taxes, according to Okmulgee ...

Jason Page Ministries will host a Hometown Tent Revival Tuesday, Sept. 22 through Saturday, Oct. 3 at 2770 Dewar Avenue in Henryetta. The Revival will be held at 7 p.m. nightly. Featured guests and sp...

Okmulgee County Treasurer Vonna Lampkins will conduct the County Commissioners Sale of Properties acquired at the June Resale at 9 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 21. The sale will be held on the west side of t...

Henryetta Board of Education approved science courses taught by Green Country Technology Center. Credits earned will be applied to graduation for the 2020-2021 school year during their regular monthly...

Special recognition and thanks goes out to all of the volunteers who helped during the Feed the Vet on Sept. 11. Without the unwavering support of them, the program would not be the success it is. Amo...

Henryetta City County members discussed an abatement of property located at 105 E. Smith during their regular meeting on Sept. 15. The property, originally on the August agenda to be approved as an ab...

An early morning accident on Tuesday resulted with injuries for a Henryetta woman and an Okmulgee man. At 6:57 a.m. on Hwy. 62 and Skyline Drive, two miles east of Okmulgee, a 2005 Chevy Silverado dri...

Henryetta Cub Scouts Pack 118 would normally be holding their popcorn fundraiser during this time. However, the pack has chosen to take a different approach to fundraising as operating costs have dram...

After a few long weeks in quarantine, Okmulgee Lady Bulldogs restarted their season with a knockout win. Mercedes Cosby was dialed in at the plate on Tuesday, tallying four hits to lead the Lady Bulld...

Covid-19 hit the Demons hard, but they’re ready to get back on the field for Friday night lights. Beggs will head to Chandler Friday night after two weeks of quarantine due to several players testing ...