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Commissioners approve claims, right-of-way acquisition
January 28, 2026
The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners convened for a regular meeting Monday morning, Jan. 26, at the Okmulgee County Courthouse, approving routine business items, employee matters and a right-ofw...
Native Americans getting swept up by ICE
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Native Americans getting swept up by ICE
By ADORA BROWN & MANUELA SILVA NOTUS 
January 28, 2026
As Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity surges nationwide under President Donald Trump’s mass deportation campaign, some Native Americans have been detained alongside immigrants. And while Rep...
January 31 Storm Spotter Training |
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January 31 Storm Spotter Training |
January 28, 2026
OCEM will host Storm Spotter Training Saturday, Jan. 31, at 9 a.m. at GCTC, located at 1100 OK-56 Loop in Okmulgee. The free event will cover how to identify key features of severe storms.
Warming Center open through today
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Warming Center open through today
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
January 28, 2026
As freezing temperatures continue across Okmulgee County, a local warming center is providing residents with a safe place to stay warm, shower, and rest during this period of extreme weather. The center, operating out of First United Methodist Church Rowe Center located at 315 S. Seminole Ave. in Okmulgee, opened last Friday in response to prolonged cold, frozen pipes and unsafe heating conditions...
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County braces for winter weather
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County braces for winter weather
By Patrick Ford Editor 
January 23, 2026
Emergency officials across Okmulgee County and much of Oklahoma are urging residents to take immediate action as a prolonged and potentially life-threatening winter weather system is expected to impac...
Winter Is Coming
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Winter Is Coming
By Patrick Ford Editor 
January 21, 2026
With the possibility of inclement weather and extended periods of sub-freezing temperatures expected to begin Friday and continue through the weekend, Okmulgee County Emergency Management, along with ...
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HOROSCOPES
January 28, 2026
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 You are unstoppable this week, Aries. Your famous pioneering spirit is magnified, giving you the green light for major breakthroughs. Take the lead in situations that excite you....
Democrats host U.S. Senate candidate
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Democrats host U.S. Senate candidate
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
January 23, 2026
The Okmulgee County Democratic Party held its first monthly meeting of the year last Thursday, welcoming members and community guests and hosting U.S. Senate candidate Troy Green as the evening’s feat...
County Honors MLK Jr.
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County Honors MLK Jr.
January 23, 2026
Okmulgee County residents gathered across several days to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., with programs spanning schools, churches and community events. Activities included a ...

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Lady Eagles drop pair of tourney losses
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Lady Eagles drop pair of tourney losses
January 28, 2026
Morris falls to Red Oak in opener The Morris Lady Eagles opened play at the Patrons Bank Tournament with a tough matchup against a fast-paced Red Oak squad, falling 72-29 in their opening-round contes...
Demons break away after halftime to down county-rival Knights
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Demons break away after halftime to down county-rival Knights
By TIFFANY BELL SPECIAL TO THE TIMES 
January 28, 2026
Beggs and Henryetta opened Tuesday night’s regular-season contest locked in a fast-paced first quarter that signaled a competitive tone. Both teams traded early scores, and neither managed to create s...
Wilson drops two in recent action
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Wilson drops two in recent action
January 23, 2026
The Wilson Tigers fell 81-64 to Crossover Prep Academy on Tuesday in a regular-season matchup, despite a solid allaround performance on both ends of the floor. Wilson struggled early to slow Crossover...
Henryetta powerlifters earn medals at Little Axe
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Henryetta powerlifters earn medals at Little Axe
January 23, 2026
The Henryetta Knights powerlifting program continued to turn heads this week, as the HMS/JV and HHS squads traveled to Little Axe, returning home with a strong collection of medals and team finishes. ...
Extremely Difficult!
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Extremely Difficult!
January 23, 2026
Going through the five stages of grief (Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression and Acceptance) is not a piece of cake, either. Grief counselors like to debate which of the five stages are the most diff...
Lifestyle
Muscogee Nation opens Lake Eufaula Casino Hotel
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Muscogee Nation opens Lake Eufaula Casino Hotel
December 24, 2025
Leaders from the Muscogee Nation and the Muscogee Nation Gaming Enterprises (MNGE) held a ceremonial ribbon-cutting on Monday, Dec. 15, to open the doors on a $69.8 million capital investment, the new...
Okmulgee Chamber Holds Ribbon Cutting for Postal and Print
Community, Lifestyle
Okmulgee Chamber Holds Ribbon Cutting for Postal and Print
December 19, 2025
Postal and Print, a locally owned postal and print service, marked its opening with a ribbon cutting hosted by the Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce on Friday, Dec. 12. Located at 200 E. 6th Street in Okmu...
NHS Members Distribute Holiday Food
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NHS Members Distribute Holiday Food
December 17, 2025
Alynn LeBlanc, a National Honor Society member, and her father Kenneth gather donated food items to be distributed to local families for the holidays. As part of her community project, Alynn invited 1...
Salvation Army Bell Ringers Sought
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Salvation Army Bell Ringers Sought
December 5, 2025
Several residents took time out of their busy schedule last week to assist in ringing the bell for the Salvation Army Angel Tree. Pictured are Rev. Marcus Jeffery and Mark McGriff; Ken Ratcliff; and a...
Shop Small Saturday in Okmulgee
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Shop Small Saturday in Okmulgee
November 28, 2025
As the holiday season swings into full gear, the Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce is inviting residents across Okmulgee and the surrounding communities to take part in Shop Small Saturday on Nov. 29, a ce...
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100 Years Ago (1926)
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100 Years Ago (1926)
January 28, 2026
• A bench warrant was issued for Mattie Nail, an Okmulgee woman whose two-year manslaughter sentence had just been upheld by the appellate court. Authorities couldn’t locate her, even though she was o...
Best friend refuses to end abusive relationship
Columns & Opinion
Best friend refuses to end abusive relationship
January 28, 2026
DEAR ABBY: My best friend, “Brooke,” started dating a man, “Angus,” last year. From the start, he made a poor impression. He met Brooke while he was dating another woman but didn’t tell Brooke about h...
Where do you stand on immigration?
Columns & Opinion
Where do you stand on immigration?
January 28, 2026
The conversation of immigration continues to weigh heavily on many Americans, especially following the death of a Minnesotan over the weekend who was protesting. Eight people have been killed since th...
Religion
It Isn’t Too Late Until It Is
By MARY MORRIS HENRYETTA RESIDENT 
January 28, 2026
Matthew 27:3-4 - When Judas, his betrayer, saw that he was condemned, he repented and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and the elders, saying, “I have sinned in betraying ...
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