Q&A In recent weeks, I’ve spent a lot of time advocating for change. I’ve been touting the need for change/improvement within the town we love—not to join those who would “bash” Okmulgee, but to inspi...

Nike announced this week that the 30th anniversary of their “Just Do It” campaign would be led by Colin Kaepernick. This is the same former National Football League (NFL) quarterback Colin Kaepernick ...

The Free-Lance welcomes letters to the editor on any subject of public interest. We do not publish letters concerning commercial disputes or those containing personal attacks. Because of space limitat...

he Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) is holding an art contest for young Oklahomans. Artists who are under the age of 18 are encouraged to submit visual art inspired by issues that are impo...

The Okmulgee County Commissioners approved the contract for the 2018 Safe Oklahoma Grant Program during regular meeting. The Okmulgee County Sheriff office had applied for the grant earlier in the yea...

The Okmulgee County Fair is almost here and the excitement is growing. Students from all over the county have been preparing exhibits for months and in just a few days will get to see how well they di...

All Okmulgee County voters are encouraged to attend a public meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 11 for District 24 and District 25 judicial candidates who are up for election on Nov. 6. This will be a great ch...

Okmulgee County as well as grocery, convenience and liquor stores across the state are making final preparations for the new liquor law that will be implemented in October. On the first of October, st...

Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) Trooper Mike Choate reported a motorcycle collision occurred on Aug. 31 at 2:20 p.m. on I-40 near mile marker 229 eastbound near the Pharoah exit. According to Trooper Ch...

This year’s annual Henryetta Labor Day parade featured about 80 unique and memorable entries. Amidst a cloudy sky, participants walked and drove along Henryetta’s Main Street and marched on, even thou...

Oklahoma Idependent candidate for State Treasurer Charles de Coune participated in the annual Henryetta Labor Day celebration on Monday. Following the parade, de Coune, his wife Eileen and son Max, st...

These two youngsters were very excited to attend the annual Jim Shoulders Living Legends Rodeo this past weekend. This popular rodeo event for all ages has been celebrated for the past 25 years in hon...

Henryetta Public Schools Breakfast Wednesday, Sept. 5 – Cinnamon Bun, Fruits Galore, Choice of Cereal, Toast and Jelly, and Milk Thursday, Sept. 6 – Sausage and Biscuit, Fruits Galore, Choice of Cerea...

Sept. 9 New Life Revival Pastor Phil Tally of New Life Assembly of God Church, located at 1202 C St, invites everyone to revival at 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 9, and at 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, Sep...

Women of Legacy Conference is Sept. 14-15 "Passing the Power of the Spirit to the next generation" Psalm 78:4 - MSG Bible Jubilee Christian Center will be hosting the Women of Legacy Conference 2018 o...

EUFAULA - The Henryetta Lady Knight fast-pitch softball team swept through the competition at the Eufaula Softball Tournament last weekend. The Lady Knights (13-5) completed their tournament sweep las...

HENRYETTA - The 2018 varsity football season opener was a nightmare for the Henryetta Golden Knights this past Friday night at historic Cameron Field. The Knights suffered their third-straight - and 9...

DEWAR - The Dewar Lady Dragon fastpitch softball team suffered a 12-4, run-rule, loss to the Preston Lady Pirates last Thursday afternoon at Al Kessel Field. The Lady Dragons (13-7) were unable to ful...