DEAR ABBY: This letter is embarrassing to write. When calling in a fast-food order, my husband wants me to ask the price of each item and becomes upset if they vary from the online menu price. I under...

With the federal government “shutdown” of services continuing, one likely outcome will be that Affordable Care Act (ACA), or Obamacare, subsidies will end or be reduced. Should this happen, the burden...

• “For over a decade, our students have volunteered and are now definitely a part of the Sugar Art Show,” Chef Grady Perryman stated. Culinary Arts students, Tyler Graham and Beth Rice, were OSUIT’s 2...

Isaiah 14:27 - For the Lord Almighty has purposed, and who can thwart him? His hand is stretched out, and who can turn it back? This portion of the prophecies of Isaiah was directed at Babylon. God’s ...

Greater Jones Chapel A.M.E. Zion will host Hallelujah Party 2025, a celebration of light, love and laughter, on Saturday, Oct. 25. The event, which promises free admission and is open to all ages, wil...

“Abiding in Christ is not going outside when my mom tells me not to,” says Alexandra, age 5. Refusing to go outside of God’s will has everything to do with abiding in Christ. “Abiding means you need t...

The Friends of the Okmulgee Public Library invites the community to take part in the annual Book Sale, scheduled for Oct. 13-18 at the Okmulgee Public Library, located at 218 S. Okmulgee Street. Book ...

The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce helped celebrate the grand opening of Quick Liq’s on Wednesday, Oct. 8, with an official ribbon cutting. Guests enjoyed free pop-up taste testing, and the first 25 cus...

Thanks to everyone who stopped by the Okmulgee Times and Henryetta Free-Lance office in downtown Okmulgee last Friday during the Open House, held as part of National Newspaper Week. A big thanks to ar...

The Okmulgee High School Class of 1975 came together for a golden weekend of laughter, nostalgia and Bulldog pride as they celebrated their 50th reunion with a full lineup of events honoring half a ce...

One of the events held Monday honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day was held in downtown Okmulgee, on the lawn of the Creek Council House. A little rain early didn’t deter the events with crowds gathered f...

Last week proved challenging for some Okmulgee County teams, while others found success on the gridiron. Fans witnessed a mix of high-scoring contests, dominant performances and tough losses across th...

The Beggs Golden Demons came out swinging Friday night, throwing early haymakers at the second- ranked Holdenville Wolverines and stunning the packed crowd at Tate Stadium with a flurry of big plays i...

The Henryetta Knights endured a tough night on the road Friday, falling 32-0 to the Valliant Bulldogs in a game that saw the home team dominate early and never look back. Henryetta entered the matchup...

The Morris Eagles continued their search for a first win of the season Friday night, falling 39-6 on the road to the Antlers Bearcats. Coach Jimmy Whitlock’s Eagles showed resilience on both sides of ...

Cross country teams across Okmulgee County are gearing up for the 2025 OSSAA Regional Meets, which are scheduled for later this month. The assignments, released by OSSAA Assistant Director Lenny Hatch...

Area athletes from Henryetta, Beggs and Preston made impressive showings at the Stroud Cross Country Invitational on Oct. 11, competing against a large field of talented runners from across the region...

Athletes from Okmulgee County schools had a great showing at the Checotah Crossroads Cross Country Meet. Beggs, Henryetta, Dewar and Okmulgee competed among a crowded field of runners from across east...

The Indigenous People’s Association invites the community to an inspiring weekend of storytelling, film and culture as Okmulgee prepares to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2025. The festivities begi...

Part 1 -The memories come rushing back as if no time has passed - the chill of an early December evening, the roar of the crowd at Norris Field in Ada, and the unshakable belief that somehow, someway,...