The Okmulgee Times and Henryetta Free-Lance are pleased to introduce some new employees to help continue as your most-trusted news source in the county. “We welcome Luwana Cowell, Elizabeth Ponthieux,...

Ken Anderson - On a Life-Saving Mission Okmulgee Emergency Management seeks to protect its citizens, reduce the loss of life and property, and promote a comprehensive plan of emergency that focuses on...

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) took control of a crime scene near Henryetta where seven people were found shot dead last week at a property in Okmulgee County. “The OSBI is now the ...

The Preston Lady Pirate varsity slowpitch softball team saw a bid for their first state championship in 15 years come up short last Wednesday at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City. The Lady Pir...

Morris’ Ansley ties for 12th to pace individual scores The Henryetta Lady Knight varsity girls golf team came away with a sixth-place finish at last week’s Class 3A state golf championships at Lake Mu...

Blake Wynne’s 3 medals pace county runners at 2-day event Four Okmulgee County track and field programs competed at two different state meets this past weekend. Athletes from Beggs, Henryetta, Morris,...

Dragons fall to top-ranked Rattan for third-straight semifinal loss For the third-straight season, the Dewar Dragons punched their ticket to the Class A state baseball championships. For the third-str...

Henryetta misses first championship in 46 years by one point The Henryetta Lady Knight varsity tennis team came away with their second-straight state runner-up trophy this past Saturday evening. The L...

For the first time since 2016, the Preston Pirate varsity spring baseball team will be making an appearance at the Class 2A state baseball championships. The Pirates punched their ticket to State with...

“This day the Lord your God commands you to do these statutes and ordinances. You shall therefore be careful to do them with all your heart and with all your soul. You have today declared the Lord to ...

Community members joined together in recognition of the National Day of Prayer last week. Though the weather was rainy and overcast, the attendees gathered at the Okmulgee County Courthouse gazebo to ...

“God created moms to cook most of the time and to water the chickens,” says Jed, 8. Well, Jed, either you have some strange chickens, or your mom needs more farm experience. As for the cooking, let’s ...

The business with most policy work at the Oklahoma State Capitol slowed over negotiations about education tax credits for families with children in private schools, along with discussions over teacher...

DEAR ABBY: My daughter and her fiancé are intelligent, successful professionals in their early 30s. Her fiancé just informed her he was a sperm donor for a friend and his wife a few years ago, resulti...

We get many calls, messages, and emails of people needed to re-home their pets. The reasons are numerous. Most have found a lost pet, but can’t keep the animal. Some are moving or downsizing and can’t...

Eakin Farm and Panel, located at 11750 Hwy. 75 north of Okmulgee, is open for business, providing direct farm panels, chutes and livestock equipment. The business grew out of “genuine concern for our ...

One-of-a-kind business expands in size and ambition Midge & Millie’s Booksellers officially reopened for business at their new location last week. The fixture, located at 813 E. 6th Street in Okmulgee...

Morris High School students Colton Criner and Kylie Force were recognized last week at the Oklahoma Academic Coaches Association All State banquet. Congrats to the All-Staters!

Okmulgee Public Schools, along with Muscogee Nation Principal Chief David Hill, celebrated the end of year JOM seniors Tuesday, May 2.

Students from Morris competed Saturday at the OAAC Tournament of Champions, the state scholastic meet. Students from all across the state and all classes A-6A competed in 53 different areas. Morris Pu...