Jeff Mayo, publisher of the Okmulgee Times, was awarded the Oklahoma Press Association’s H. Milt Phillips Award at the press association’s annual convention on Saturday. Mayo is publisher... + continue reading
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Three county Little League squads to battle for state softball titles
By LARRY OWEN
Times Sports Editor
Three Okmulgee County Little League teams will battle for softball crowns this week at two separate locations.
A team from Preston (Preston Diamond Divas) and a team from Henryetta (Henryetta Chaos) will battle 24 other... + continue reading
The Muscogee Historical & Cultural Foundation will host a “Muscogee Cultural Reception” on Saturday, June 23, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the College of the Muscogee Nation Education Administration Building, located at 2170 Raven Circle in Okmulgee.
Invited guests will gather to celebrate Muscogee culture with good food,... + continue reading
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Okmulgee Police Chief Joe Prentice hands a check to Mayor Steve Baldridge to help with the annual 4th of July celebration held at the Okmulgee Municipal Park. Pictured from left to right are Kaylee Warren, police officer Mark Bolsch, Mayor Steve Baldridge, Okmulgee Emergency Management Director Ken Anderson, Police Chief Joe Prentice,... + continue reading
Incredibles 2 is more than incredible
3.5 Os out of 5
Despite a 14-year hiatus, one that even Pixar recognizes itself, the Incredibles 2 is just as endearing, heartwarming and action-packed as its predecessor. The family of superheroes returns with Helen Parr as the main character. Helen (Holly Hunter), also known as... + continue reading
Suicide prevention resources in Okmulgee County
By KAITLYN DILLARD
Times Staff Writer
The recent deaths of Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade, who took their lives earlier this month, have thrust suicide into the lime light, providing an opportunity to talk about something that doesn’t get a lot of attention or recognition. ... + continue reading
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Preston hitter Katilyn Smith prepares to make contact with a pitch during an at-bat in last Thursday’s preseason scrimmage at Henryetta.
(Larry Owen, Times staff)
Lady Pirates battle county foes in preseason fastpitch scrimmages
By LARRY OWEN
Times Sports Editor
HENRYETTA - The Preston Lady Pirate fastpitch softball team is currently working... + continue reading
Morris’ Topley Powell (34) and Preston’s KJ Mayfield battle for a rebound during last Thursday’s summer league showdown at historic Brock Memorial Gymnaisum in Okmulgee. (Larry Owen, Times staff)
Okmulgee sophomore Keauno Gibson fires a 3-point attempt during last Thursday’s summer league meeting with Bristow at historic Brock Memorial Gymnaisum in Okmulgee. (Larry Owen, Times staff)
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Incredibles 2 is more than incredible
3.5 Os out of 5
Despite a 14-year hiatus, one that even Pixar recognizes itself, the Incredibles 2 is just as endearing, heartwarming... + continue reading
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Strawberries. Hmmm. Just saying the word makes me think of the juicy, fragrant fruit. Sitting here in the office, I can almost smell it. ... + continue reading
Pictured from left are Dr. Bruce Noden, Program Chair Lion Rev. Dr. Christian Tiews, and Lion Duaine Janzen.
