Mom Starbuck took her place behind the lectern. A stickler for faithfulness in Christian duty she let nothing short of pneumonia deny her its privilege. Hugging a Bible close she offered a prayer. It ...

DEAR ABBY: I am a 30-year-old divorced male. I suffered from a stroke six months ago and have paralysis on one side of my body. After rehab, I returned home able to walk with a cane. I have started te...

For many people, it seems like every minute of every day is scheduled with some activity. If it’s not in meetings or at work, it’s keeping appointments or shopping. If it’s not preparing or consuming ...

Before she even came to Congress, Rep. Omar has been reported as making anti-Semitic remarks about the Jewish people. Should Nancy Pelosi’s Democratic Party continue to stand behind Rep. Omar and her ...

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, It was with a great deal of fascination and deep thought that I read last week’s Fairy Tale in the Free-Lance. Those who remember me as we grew up together in Henryet...

This Sunday, March 10th, is the FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT (Invocabit). The Readings appointed for the First Sunday in Lent are: Genesis 3:1–21, 2 Corinthians 6:1–10, and Matthew 4:1–11. Jesus Does Battle i...

Henryetta parents, students and community members enjoyed the March 1 performance of Willy Wonka Jr. by 4th and 5th grade students at Henryetta Elementary School. “These kids have worked very hard thi...

Henryetta Chamber of Commerce hosted a Legislative Forum on Friday at Shoney’s Restaurant with a good turnout. Legislators in attendance were Representative Logan Phillips (R-District 24), Representat...

Gov. Kevin Stitt’s pick to becomes Oklahoma’s next secretary of veterans affairs and the military is facing accusations that his consulting company violated federal labor laws by underpaying veterans....

SAPULPA - The Henryetta Lady Knight golf team kicked off their 2019 season last Friday at the Olive Tournament at the Sapulpa City Golf Course. The Lady Knights took home the team championship, finish...

During Monday’s meeting of the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners, the Okmulgee County Sheriff’s Office has been reimbursed $1,800.30 after a check theft and forgery was discovered. The check in q...

Homeowners take pride in how their homes look. From curb appeal to interior design, the goal is to make their homes look as good as possible. However, there is a time when homeowners want to opt for t...

The University of Central Oklahoma College of Mathematics and Science is currently accepting applications for Summer Bridge@UCO, a paid research program for incoming college freshmen. Applications are...

The Muscogee (Creek) Nation is nearing victory as the Ocmulgee National Park Expansion authorization included in the Natural Resources Management Act, S. 47, is awaiting President Donald Trump’s signa...

This Friday (March 8) is the deadline for Okmulgee County residents to register to vote for the April 2 election. On the ballots are Municipal General Election for the City of Beggs and City of Henrye...

A Eufaula resident has been arrested after falsifying his name and attempting to destroy evidence during a routine traffic stop. According to the affidavit, on March 1 at around midnight an Okmulgee C...

A Bixby woman was jailed on several complaints following an incident in northern Okmulgee County on Saturday. Lisa Nicole Igo, 38, is being held on complaints of Aggravated DUI, Transporting a Loaded ...

First Baptist Church (FBC) in Henryetta will host a Southern Gospel Music Concert on Saturday, March 9 starting at 7 p.m. Featured performances will include The Williamsons and the Troy Burns Family. ...

Henryetta 4-H Advisor Breanna Dawson would like to remind all members to continue working on speeches and studying for the livestock quiz bowl for the 4-H Clovery Rally on March 29 and March 30 at the...

Henryetta Lions Club will host their annual Golf Tournament on Saturday, April 19 at the Henryetta Golf & Country Club. A shotgun start kicks off the 18-Hole Scramble at 9 a.m. There will be a total o...