Several policies were approved Monday by the Henryetta School Board of Education during their regular session.Opening the meeting was a public hearing on the district’s Impact Aid Program to allow tri...

For the second year in a row, the Henryetta Lions Club has donated hygiene bags to Dewar and Henryetta Public Schools. Last year, the need was brought to the club’s attention and the Lions were happy ...

HPS, authorities investigate threatening message discovered in bathroom Henryetta Public Schools issued a statement Monday to parents and guardians about a threatening statement discovered in a restro...

Christmas tradition stories also soughtThe Henryetta Chamber of Commerce has registered the community with American Express for their Shop Small Saturday campaign.Small Business Saturday is a nationwi...

Nominations are now being accepted for the Henryettan of the Year.The Henryetta Free-Lance has conducted this event since 1949. Every year since then, some outstanding citizen has received the disting...

Luv Ford representatives Missy Nash (left) and Brad Nash (right) presented three winners of the dealership’s drawing for $100 gift cards, which ended up being cash, to Shawn Okerson, Denise Butler and...

Two arrested SundayTwo men were arrested following a stop by Henryetta police on Sunday.On Nov. 12 at around 2:48 a.m., an HPD officer was patrolling when he observed a white Ford with no bed, only on...

Henryetta High School’s Brady Norman was named Henryetta Free-Lance Athlete of the Week, sponsored by Luv Ford. He is shown with Brad Nash of Luv Ford and Coach Weston McGill. In Wednesday’s edition, ...

Excitement building for even bigger eventThe date for the second Henryetta Chamber’s Hallmark Christmas is approaching, and plans are being finalized to make the event even bigger - but help is needed...

• Henryetta High School - Friday, Nov. 10, 9 a.m. @ HHS Auditorium• Schulter School - Friday, Nov. 10, 10 a.m. @ Schulter School, 23507 Flax Ave. Lunch will be provided to veterans.• Morris Elementary...

Henryetta Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 539 will hold a Flag Drive to raise money to purchase new flags due to wear and tear of current flags.VFW members will accept donations at Homeland and Wa...

A special memorial service is planned for Sunday to honor a longtime Henryettan.Pastor Beron Lee, of the Henryetta Church of God, announced the special service for Maxine Fletcher, on Nov. 12, at 10 a...

Justin Been from Henryetta High School and H-Town Theatre has been awarded VFW Post 539 Teacher of the Year.Been and his wife were in attendance at the meeting of VFW Post 539 as he was presented the ...

The 2023 Dripping Springs Living History Encampment and Mountain Man Rendezvous will open to the public on Friday and Saturday, with attendees getting a first-hand look at how life was in the 1800s. T...

A stabbing in the City of Morris Monday afternoon is being investigated by tribal authorities.According to Okmulgee County Sheriff Eddy Rice, the subject involved was identified as Native, and Muscoge...

Early voting begins Thursday for the Morris mayoral election for those who live within Morris city limits. Early voting continues Thursday through Friday from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. at the Okmulgee County Co...

Henryetta High School’s Brady Norman was named Henryetta Free-Lance Athlete of the Week, sponsored by Luv Ford. Pictured with Norman are Brad Nash of Luv Ford and Coach Weston McGill.

Andrea Smith, a member of Henryetta FFA, was awarded the Jerry Shoemake All-Around Champion Award at the Okmulgee County Fair Board meeting Monday night. Also pictured is Kristy Shoemake Huckabee, who...

Events planned to honor military Veterans Day is Nov. 11, and this date is set aside to honor the men and women who have served in the various branches of the United States Armed Forces. Many activiti...

Health department remodeling project approvedChief Lee Johnson of the Liberty Fire Department attended the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners meeting on Monday with questions about the expenditure...