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January 17, 2025

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a champion of civil rights and justice, is celebrated each year on the third Monday of January to honor his tireless work toward racial equality and his commitment to nonvi...

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City closings announced

January 17, 2025

The City of Okmulgee announced all City Hall offices and Public Works operations will be closed Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of MLK Day. Emergency service operations, police and fire departments wil...

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Morris Council approves police dept. hirings

January 17, 2025

The Morris City Council and Public Works Authority met on Monday for the first meeting of 2025. The council approved the minutes from the Dec. 11 meeting and payment of claims before moving on to depa...

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YMCA’s Paige McElhaney receives national award

January 17, 2025

Paige McElhaney, Youth and Family Director at the Okmulgee Family YMCA, was recognized this week as the 2024 National Education Director of the Year by Arly BellXcel, one of their valued curriculum pa...

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Low temps to return

January 17, 2025

Temperatures are forecast to be around 10 degrees above normal today and again on Friday in advance of an arctic cold front that will move through the area as we move into the weekend.Very cold temperatures will develop Saturday evening a nd continue through at least Tuesday.The combination of very cold temperatures and breezy conditions will result in dangerously low wind chills.Residents are bei...

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Morris board highlights Hall of Fame success

January 15, 2025

The Morris Public School Board of Education held its first meeting of the new semester, during which Superintendent Becky Alexander recapped the recent Hall of Fame event, highlighting its success in ...

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Wallace, Ward lead first 2025 county commissioners meeting

January 8, 2025

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners began their first meeting of the new year by appointing Commissioner Michael Wallace as chairman of the board and newly appointed Commissioner Steve Ward as ...

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CareerTech requests funding increase to expand career training programs

January 17, 2025

The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education has requested a $19.3 million increase in state funding to enhance career training programs and meet the growing workforce demands of Oklahom...

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First Family FCU, AARP to provide free tax prep

January 17, 2025

First Family Federal Credit Union (FFFCU) and AARP team up again for the sixth year, providing free tax preparation for the citizens of Henryetta and the surrounding areas. This service is not just fo...

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Heat your home safely during cold snap

January 17, 2025

With another round of below-freezing temperatures arriving in Oklahoma this weekend, the American Red Cross is urging people to heat their homes safely and prepare their families in case they experien...

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Dunbar TSA shares accomplishments at Okmulgee School board meeting

January 17, 2025

The Okmulgee Public School board met in regular session on Tuesday, which included an update from students in the TSA program.Following the approval of the Consent Agenda items, Superintendent Clay Vi...

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County sales tax income increases from last year

January 17, 2025

The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from November business. The monies they reported this period represent sale...

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January 18 Second Baptist Clothing Closet |

January 17, 2025

Second Baptist Church will hold a free clothing closet Saturday, Jan. 18, from 9-11 a.m. at 1003 N. Alabama Ave. in Okmulgee.

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Morris Squads Take 3rd at Warner Invitational

January 17, 2025

The Morris Eagles and Lady Eagles each took bronze at the Warner Invitational Basketball Tournament, which came to a conclusion Monday. The Lady Eagles beat Catoosa 58-44, while the boys squad defeate...

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Henryetta Sports Enjoys Successful Start to 2025

January 17, 2025

It’s been a great start to the new year for Knights Nation, as Henryetta Athletics has enjoyed a great stretch of success to kick off 2025. The Knights recently won their home basketball tournament fo...

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Henryetta defeats Checotah in wrestling dual

January 15, 2025

The Henryetta Knights won a hard fought dual against the Checotah Wildcats powerhouse-wrestling program on Tuesday night at Checotah with a score of 33-24. The victory came at the end of the dual betw...

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Schulter, Henryetta Squads Sweep Opponents in Recent Cage Action

January 10, 2025

Schulter and Henryetta basketball started the second half of the season strong, sweeping Graham-Dustin and Kellyville, respectively, at home games Tuesday. The Schulter Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs are ...

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Preston Splits Home Series with Red Oak

January 8, 2025

The Preston Pirates beat Red Oak on Jan. 3 as Coach Chase Littlejohn’s squad took the 33-29 win. Pheonix Finch led the scoring drive with 12 points. The Lady Pirates fell to Red Oak 69-35. Preston wil...

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Tigers battle through tough weekend

December 25, 2024

The Wilson Tigers showcased their grit and determination in two hardfought games this past weekend, earning a victory over Pocola on Friday, Dec. 20, before falling to Cascia Hall on Saturday, Dec. 21...

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Meet Your Officers

October 18, 2024

In this installment of Meet Your Officers, we had the privilege of sitting down with Deputy Chief Dennis Northcross of the Muscogee Nation Lighthorse Police Department. With over two decades of servic...

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Greenwood Rising: The Rise of Black Wall Street

October 18, 2024

The Okmulgee Times had the unique opportunity to sit down with Director Aaron Williams and actress Fatima Marie, who portrays Emma Gurley, to discuss their powerful new film on the legacy of Greenwood...

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Anne Roberts People’s Choice Awards in Your Hands

For the Children

By Patrick

July 24, 2024

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Anne Roberts People’s Choice Award celebrates an individual and an organization serving youth in our state. It is named for the longest serving executive director for the Oklahoma ...

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Patrons Bank Hosts Community Backpack Drive for Local Public Schools

Drive ends Aug. 12

By Patrick

July 22, 2024

Patrons Bank is excited to announce a community backpack drive to support local public schools. The public is invited to donate a new backpack at any Patrons Bank location, and for every backpack d...

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MPS mourns loss of student

January 17, 2025

Superintendent Becky Alexander issued the following statement this week: “Morris Public Schools is saddened to learn of the passing of Morris High School junior McKinley McGirt on Jan. 14 following an...

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First Inductees of Morris Eagles Hall of Fame Celebrated

January 17, 2025

It was a great day for the Eagles as the first inductees into the Morris Eagles Hall of Fame were announced. Pictured are Becky Haworth, accepting the award in honor of her husband, the late Wade Hawo...

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Okmulgee Schools

January 17, 2025

Monday: No School Tuesday: Breakfast: Cereal, Toast Lunch: Corn Dog, Honey Maple Roasted Carrots Wednesday: Breakfast: OPS: BlueberryEggs & Toast Lunch: OPS: BBQ Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Hot Roll; OH...

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GCTC honors board members during School Board Recognition Month

January 17, 2025

January 2025 is officially designated as School Board Recognition Month, and Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) is joining schools across Oklahoma to honor the dedication and hard work of their el...

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HOROSCOPES

January 17, 2025

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, charm is one of your strongest attributes. This week your magnetism is magnified and can work to your advantage. You might attract people who can help with a situation.TAU...