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TAOO families participate in culinary workshop
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TAOO families participate in culinary workshop
February 27, 2026
Families from The Academy of Okmulgee (TAOO) gathered Tuesday, Feb. 24, at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology (OSUIT) for an engaging and interactive Parent Workshop led by Chef Aaron W...
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Election audit scheduled
February 27, 2026
The Okmulgee County Election Board announced that a post-election audit of the Feb. 10 Municipal Primary Election has been authorized by State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax. The audit will be h...
Olivia Beaver pages for Rep. Fetgatter
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Olivia Beaver pages for Rep. Fetgatter
February 27, 2026
Olivia Beaver, a junior at Preston High School, paged for Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, from Feb. 23-26 at the State Capitol. Olivia, from Morris, is the daughter of Del Beaver. During their time ...
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Voter registration deadline nears
February 27, 2026
Friday, March 13, is the voter registration deadline for the April 7 election. The April election is a multi-entity election: Board of Education Elections for Henryetta, Wilson, Liberty and Tulsa Tech...
MPS inducts inaugural Hall of Fame class
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MPS inducts inaugural Hall of Fame class
February 27, 2026
A tradition of excellence spanning generations was formally recognized Feb. 2 as Morris Public Schools introduced its inaugural Morris Hall of Fame class during a halftime ceremony at the girls’ basketball game inside Don Shoemake Gymnasium - a fitting venue bearing the name of one of the honorees. The evening was described as a “night for reflection and sentiment,” with school leaders emphasizing...
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National FFA Week shines spotlight on leadership
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National FFA Week shines spotlight on leadership
By Patrick Ford Editor 
February 25, 2026
As chapters across Oklahoma and the nation celebrate National FFA Week, Feb. 21-28, the annual observance is serving as a reminder of the powerful role agricultural education plays in shaping future l...
‘Reunited, and It Feels So Good’
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‘Reunited, and It Feels So Good’
By Patrick Ford Editor 
February 20, 2026
There are moments in a community’s history when time seems to stand still - when decades fade away and the bonds formed in youth return with the same warmth and pride as the day they were created. Tue...
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Help send two Okmulgee Athletes to All-State Basketball Game
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Help send two Okmulgee Athletes to All-State Basketball Game
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
February 27, 2026
Okmulgee has two young men who’ve earned statewide recognition - now they need their community behind them. Elijah Dawson and JaCari Hammon have been nominated to play in the Oklahoma All-State Basket...
CREOKS to direct Homeless Shelter
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CREOKS to direct Homeless Shelter
February 27, 2026
Former Okmulgee County Homeless Shelter Interim Director Rose Lynch shared the following information announcing the new changes for the Okmulgee County Homeless Shelter: It has truly been one of the g...
Lt. Gov. candidate T.W. Shannon meets with community leaders
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Lt. Gov. candidate T.W. Shannon meets with community leaders
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
February 27, 2026
Community leaders, elected officials, business representatives and law enforcement personnel recently gathered for an informal meet-and-greet with Republican lieutenant governor candidate T.W. Shannon...
March is National Nutrition Month
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March is National Nutrition Month
By JILL GIBBONS OSU EXTENSION 
February 27, 2026
Established in 1973 by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, National Nutrition Month is a time in the month of March to focus on making informed food choices and developing not only healthy eating ...
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OCEM Report
By JEFFREY MOORE OCEM DIRECTOR 
February 27, 2026
This report is a summary of activities Okmulgee County Emergency Management participated in and does not reflect all activities performed by or participated in by Okmulgee County Emergency Management....
Legislative Summary
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Legislative Summary
By BRYAN LOGAN OKLAHOMA SENATE 
February 27, 2026
As the third week of the legislative session is now complete, we are over halfway through the process for advancing Senate bills out of Senate committees, with under two weeks of legislative work rema...

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Preston Continues Postseason Run
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Preston Continues Postseason Run
February 25, 2026
The Preston Pirates and Lady Pirates continue their postseason stance as they look to return to State. The Pirates were scheduled to play last night in Oktaha, while the Lady Pirates will be in action...
Henryetta pulls away early, tops Beggs
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Henryetta pulls away early, tops Beggs
By TIFFANY BELL SPECIAL TO THE TIMES 
February 20, 2026
Henryetta took control in the middle of the game Tuesday night, turning a close start into a decisive 44-14 victory over the Beggs Lady Demons in a varsity regular season matchup. The Lady Knights rel...
Ready for Some Baseball
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Ready for Some Baseball
February 20, 2026
The Dewar and Henryetta baseball teams are excited and ready to kick off the spring season. This week, the Dragons held a scrimmage against the Knights, as the season opener is set for March 6 at 12 p...
Dogs, Lady Dogs Ready for Districts
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Dogs, Lady Dogs Ready for Districts
February 20, 2026
The Okmulgee Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs are ready for Districts today at Kiefer. Above left, Okmulgee’s Nolan Yates (2) elevates for a layup in front of the home crowd. Above right, Lady Bulldog Desti...
Beggs cheerleaders bring energy, pride to the court
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Beggs cheerleaders bring energy, pride to the court
By Patrick Ford Editor 
February 20, 2026
Throughout the 2025-26 basketball season, the Beggs cheer squad has been a constant source of energy, spirit and support for the Demons, helping create an electric atmosphere inside the Demon Dome. Fr...
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It’s time to Soil Test!
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It’s time to Soil Test!
By EMILY EFIRD OSU EXTENSION 
February 13, 2026
Soil testing should be an important part of your management strategy, as it provides valuable information that can help you ensure that your soil and plants remain productive. February is a great time...
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...
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
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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...
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February 28 Car Safety Course |
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February 28 Car Safety Course |
February 27, 2026
Rob’s Auto & Truck Repair will host a free car safety course on Saturday, Feb. 28, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 605 E. 6th Street, across from Boomarang.
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Lions Club gears up for annual Pancake Day fundraiser
February 27, 2026
The community is invited to mark their calendars for the Okmulgee Lions Pancake Day, a long-standing tradition and key fundraiser for the local Lions Club. The event is set to take place on Tuesday, M...
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Jesus Really Knows Me
February 27, 2026
The song by Bennie Triplett captures our theme for today, “How about your heart; is it right with God? That’s the thing that counts today. Is it black with sin; is it pure within? Could you ask Christ...
Cigars, Bourbon & Burnt Bacon
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Cigars, Bourbon & Burnt Bacon
By EM LUETKEMEYER NOTUS 
February 27, 2026
In a hyperpartisan House, one bipartisan friendship stands out. You can see it in action within the dozen funding bills that the House passed this fiscal year, and sometimes in speeches on the House f...
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