Pinning down a once in a lifetime opportunity, Madison Byroads hit the road for Fargo, N.D. over the weekend to compete in the U.S. Marine Corps Cadet and Junior Nationals. Athletes from around the co...

It should go without saying, but every Oklahoma child should have access to nutritious meals. No child should go hungry, nor should they have to eat unhealthy foods – which can stunt their physical an...

"The problem with opportunity is that it only knocks," writes author Michael Hodgin. "Temptation kicks the door in." Of course, the wily devil failed in his cunning attempt to kick down the one who sa...

Nebert Adala had a tough decision to make in 2014 when he found out his work visa would not be renewed. Adala, a Kenyan immigrant, had arrived in the country about five years earlier and just begun to...

The Living Faith Some among us consider life is unfair and so they dare to die soon; many others esteem there is nothing to gain after death and so they plan to live. This kind of confusion, distortio...

CORNERSTONE: Hosts Friend Day You are invited to be our guest this CF Sunday at Cornerstone, July 21st as the CF church family makes Friend Day a special day for connections. “This is a special time t...

Wednesday, July 17 – Sloppy Joe on Bun, Potato Chips, Pork and Beans, Broccoli Salad, Fresh Fruit, and Milk Thursday, July 18 – Chef Salad with Dressing, Ham, Egg, Cheese, Tomato Basil Soup, Crackers,...

Henryetta Police Department (HPD) responded to a 911 call Wednesday regarding a deceased person in the 700 block of West Division at 9:30 a.m. on July 9. Upon arrival, police officers located several ...

Henryetta Lions Club held an Installation of Officers during their regular weekly meeting on July 9. During the installation, duties of all the incoming officers were described. Officers nominated and...

Guest speaker at the July 10 Henryetta Rotary Club meeting was new Henryetta High School Head Football Coach, Lance Beck. Coach Beck said that the coaching staff is coming together and players are “ge...

Henryetta, Dewar and Schulter elementary supply lists for the 2019-2020 school year were recently announced. Lists are provided below, by city/town and grade: HENRYETTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Three-Year-Ol...

Three Arizona residents arrested earlier this week are facing an Aug. 8 initial appearance in Okmulgee County District Court. Bilma Hernandez, 28; Edgar Hernandez, 26 and Jovana Hernandez, 18, were ar...

An unknown person was injured in a one-vehicle accident on June 10 at 7:50 p.m. on I-40 eastbound, four miles east of Henryetta. Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) Trooper Brad Giulioli reported what occur...

In 2011, Shane Sanford acquired Hwy. 62 Fireworks stand just west of Henryetta from Everett Boatright after his retirement. According to Sanford, Henryetta Fire Department Chief David Bullard suggeste...

Registration deadline for the 2019 Henryetta Labor Day and Baby pageants is Thursday, Aug. 15. The baby pageant will be held on Saturday, Aug. 17 at 10 a.m. and Miss Labor Day will be held at 7 p.m. i...

Henryetta Free-Lance is proud to announce our Customer Appreciation Day on Friday, July 19. A scoop of ice cream will be provided to each of our visitors from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Some toppings will be av...

BEGGS - The Beggs 5th and 6th grade cheerleaders have been presented an opportunity of a lifetime – they will be performing at the 2019 Macy’s Day Parade. Coaches Robin Boak and Ginni Hall saw that th...

BEGGS - Henryetta High School’s football team competed against the Mounds Golden Eagles for passing points Tuesday night in a 7-on-7 scrimmage. Traveling to Beggs, the Knights slayed the Eagles in a 2...

Henryetta Knight Jacob White, 15, finds an open pass to Kolby Kinslow, 27, Tuesday night against the Mounds Golden Eeagles in passing league action. See more pictures on page 2B.

The McIntosh Tumblers, a nationally recognized gymastics team, is hosting open enrollment for the upcoming season Friday, July 26 from 5:30-7 p.m. Classes range in age and experience, allowing any chi...