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Candidate filing period concludes
By Patrick Ford Editor 
December 5, 2025
The three-day candidate filing period for local school boards and municipal offices in Okmulgee County officially closed Wednesday, setting the stage for a series of nonpartisan elections that will ta...
Last Stop Christmas Shoppe returns
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Last Stop Christmas Shoppe returns
December 5, 2025
More than twenty vendors are offering a variety of unique items just in time for Christmas at the Last Stop Christmas Shoppe Craft Fair tomorrow, Dec. 6. The fourth annual event, sponsored by Okmulgee...
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...
Honoring the Fallen
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Honoring the Fallen
December 7, 2025
On the second floor of the Okmulgee County Courthouse, a towering 12-foot Christmas tree quietly glows - its branches carrying a weight far heavier than tinsel or lights. Each delicate ornament holds the name of a victim whose life was taken by violent crime in Okmulgee County, a solemn reminder of lives cut short and families forever changed. Tragically, the tree grows heavier each year. “Three m...
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OC Sharks to host ‘Cookies with Santa’
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OC Sharks to host ‘Cookies with Santa’
December 4, 2025
The OC Sharks invite the community to a special “Cookies with Santa” event this Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Jim Newport Memorial Pocket Park in downtown Okmulgee, located between Brit’s and Hopper’s on 6...
Christmas on the Square arrives
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Christmas on the Square arrives
December 3, 2025
Downtown Okmulgee is about to transform into a winter wonderland like never before. After months of planning, collaboration and hands-on creativity, Okmulgee Main Street and the Okmulgee Chamber of Co...
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Beggs barrel racer earns shot at Junior NFR in Las Vegas
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Beggs barrel racer earns shot at Junior NFR in Las Vegas
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
December 5, 2025
When Beggs High School sophomore Laney Hudson qualified for the 2025 Junior National Finals Rodeo barrel race in Las Vegas, it felt like the payoff to a dream she’d been chasing since childhood. She d...
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HOROSCOPES
December 5, 2025
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Right now you are inspired to roll up your sleeves and clear away the clutter so you can focus on what counts, Aries. Your productivity soars this week. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Yo...
Create holiday memories, not holiday debt
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Create holiday memories, not holiday debt
By TRISHA GEDON OSU EXTENSION 
December 3, 2025
The holiday season can add stress to a household budget that may already be stretched thin. However, with careful planning and thoughtful spending, families can create lasting memories without breakin...

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Pirates Outplay Quinton in Dec. 2 Victory
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Pirates Outplay Quinton in Dec. 2 Victory
December 5, 2025
The Preston Pirates (2-1) are off to a solid start, bringing home their second win of the season Tuesday against the Quinton Savages. Above, Kent Rice (3) fires a three-pointer over a Quinton defender...
Lady Tigers Open Season with Loss to Aspire
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Lady Tigers Open Season with Loss to Aspire
December 5, 2025
The Wilson Lady Tigers, under Head Coach Rikki Wolfe, fell to the Aspire Lady Trailblazers 66-34 Tuesday night. The team is ready for a rebound Friday against Putnam City Heights at home. Above, Wilso...
Lady Pirates Fall to Quinton, 56-21
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Lady Pirates Fall to Quinton, 56-21
December 5, 2025
The Preston Lady Pirates (0-3) are still seeking their first win of the season after Tuesday night’s loss to Quinton. The Lady Pirates will travel to Henryetta Friday to take on the county rival Lady ...
Okmulgee Drops Season Openers
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Okmulgee Drops Season Openers
December 5, 2025
The Okmulgee Bulldogs fell short in an action-packed 77-66 loss at home to open the season against KIPP Tulsa. Meanwhile, the Lady Bulldogs also dropped their first game to KIPP Tulsa, 56-11. Okmulgee...
Ironheads’ second-quarter surge sinks Beggs
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Ironheads’ second-quarter surge sinks Beggs
By TIFFANY BELL SPECIAL TO THE TIMES 
December 5, 2025
Beggs opened the Koby Love era Tuesday night with energy, athleticism and a deep rotation, but a decisive second-quarter run by Eufaula proved too much to overcome as the Ironheads pulled away for an ...
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Lady Eagles drop home opener
December 5, 2025
The Morris Lady Eagles showed grit throughout Tuesday night’s season opener but ultimately fell 53-24 to a seasoned Okemah squad inside the Morris gymnasium on Dec. 2. Okemah started fast, applying ha...
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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...
Lifestyle, Religion
Are We Thankful or Unthankful?
November 21, 2025
One of the godliest ladies I have ever known was Vivian King who was a member of the church to which I was called to pastor for over 12 years in Dustin. Mrs. Vivian had been the church pianist for dec...
Luv Ford Honors Athlete of the Week
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Luv Ford Honors Athlete of the Week
November 21, 2025
Congratulations to Henryetta senior Blaze Hill, who was recently recognized as Luv Ford’s Athlete of the Week. Pictured with Hill are HHS Football Coach Kevin Adler and Missy Nash of Luv Ford. Be sure...
Eastside, Second Baptist unite for joint service Nov. 23
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Eastside, Second Baptist unite for joint service Nov. 23
By Patrick Ford Editor 
November 19, 2025
In a rare and deeply meaningful step toward community unity, Eastside Baptist Church and Second Baptist Church will come together for a joint worship service on Sunday, Nov. 23, beginning with a 9:30 ...
Pet Calendar Photo Contest kicks off
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Pet Calendar Photo Contest kicks off
November 14, 2025
The Okmulgee Times and the Henryetta Free-Lance are inviting pet lovers across the county to show off their favorite furry, feathered or scaly friends in the 2026 Pet Calendar Photo Contest. The highl...
Sweet Treats
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Sweet Treats
November 14, 2025
The 43rd annual Prairie Bell OHCE Christmas Bazaar & Craft Show will be held Saturday Nov. 22, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Morris High School Gym. Vendor Barbara Whitaker will be selling homemade pea...
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Unwelcome advances may threaten longtime friendship
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Unwelcome advances may threaten longtime friendship
December 5, 2025
DEAR ABBY: I’m struggling with my integrity and an important friendship. My friend “Beth’s” husband, “Jerry,” came to my house to help with a construction project. After discussing the project, we sat...
Will You, For Christ?
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Will You, For Christ?
December 5, 2025
My friend, a fellow pastor, shared this story. He told of a woman in his congregation who came to him, sorrowfully sharing that she was going to divorce her husband. Naturally, my pastor friend wonder...
All That Matters
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All That Matters
December 5, 2025
The exercise of talking with God (praying), was invented by the Lord Himself ... to make way for both communion and transformation. God talks. He has worthy things to say. All His communications are t...
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Why God Gave Us Jesus
December 5, 2025
A quick reference to probably the most well-known Bible verse ever recorded sums up God’s motive for sending Jesus to what has been called “a world of sin and woe.” We read it in John 3:16, “For God s...
Lions Learn About Sounds of the Season
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Lions Learn About Sounds of the Season
December 5, 2025
The Okmulgee Lions Club hosted Connie Fillmore as their speaker on Tuesday, and she inspired them into the Christmas spirit by sharing what she called “Festival of Carols.” Connie gave backstories and...
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