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OPS board approves new BusRight tech
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OPS board approves new BusRight tech
By Patrick Ford Editor 
November 14, 2025
The Okmulgee Board of Education met this week to address several key agenda items, including the approval of a new student transportation technology that will modernize bus routes and enhance student ...
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Beggs business owner pitches downtown lighting project
By KAY RABBITT-BROWER SPECIAL TO THE TIMES 
November 14, 2025
Beggs business owner and community supporter Summer Lamborn visited with the city council during its November meeting about improving downtown lighting. Lamborn, owner of Kanokie Coffeehouse on Main S...
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Morris City Council approves items
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
November 14, 2025
The Morris City Council met Wednesday evening for its regular meeting at the Morris Community Center. The council approved the minutes from the Oct. 14 meeting before moving into financial matters. Mo...
A Step Back in Time
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A Step Back in Time
November 14, 2025
Visitors got a first-hand look at the traditions of early Oklahoma frontier life at the Oklahoma Territory Rendezvous Association (OTRA) Dripping Springs Rendezvous. After a one-year hiatus, and chang...
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 highly-anticipated event opens for entries and voting on Friday, Nov. 14, at 10 a.m., and will continue through Friday, Nov. 28, at 10 p.m. The contest welcomes photos of all pets, giving every animal - fr...
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Monkeys
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Monkeys
November 14, 2025
When I was a little boy, I loved monkeys. They were fun, free, energetic and swung from limb to limb with total abandon. They often kept up a lively banter as well. Noisy might be a good descriptive w...
Fuel for the Road
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Fuel for the Road
November 14, 2025
Self-confessed Bible history and language nerd Tim Mackie sees Jesus of Nazareth as “utterly amazing and worth following with everything that you have.”* Mackie is one of millions of believers who hav...
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VFW, Oklahoma Works-Okmulgee Hold Folding Ceremony
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VFW, Oklahoma Works-Okmulgee Hold Folding Ceremony
November 14, 2025
VFW Post 1189 Commander Ken Mott and Vice Commander Sam Richardson were at Oklahoma Works-Okmulgee this week, as the agency recognized Veterans Day with a folding ceremony. Pictured are members of the...
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County Farm Bureau honored at state meeting
November 14, 2025
Several county Farm Bureaus were recognized for their efforts to further agriculture and rural Oklahoma on Saturday, Nov. 8, during Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s 84th annual meeting in Oklahoma City. Each ye...
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Community Garden to hold workday tomorrow
November 14, 2025
The Okmulgee County Community Garden will hold a workday tomorrow, Nov. 15. Members and friends will continue maintaining the garden and preparing it for winter weather. All garden members are encoura...
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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Friday Night Lights
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Friday Night Lights
November 14, 2025
As the 2025 regular season comes to a close, three Okmulgee County football programs are still very much alive - and ready for action. Dewar, Beggs and Wilson each secured postseason berths and will o...
Beggs comes up short against Dibble in regular-season finale
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Beggs comes up short against Dibble in regular-season finale
By TIFFANY BELL SPECIAL TO THE TIMES 
November 14, 2025
The Beggs Golden Demons went toe-to-toe with one of the state’s best Friday night at Tate Field, showing determination, growth and plenty of fight before falling 35-6 to the 6thranked Dibble Demons in...
McCullah Inducted to Connors State Hall of Fame
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McCullah Inducted to Connors State Hall of Fame
November 14, 2025
Former Preston teacher and Hall of Fame Basketball Coach Lawrence McCullah was inducted into the Connors State College Hall of Fame Saturday. Pictured with McCullah is former PPS employee Linda McCull...
Bulldogs End Season, Look to Future
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Bulldogs End Season, Look to Future
November 14, 2025
The Okmulgee Bulldogs completed their football season last Friday against Kiefer at home. Senior players were honored during the game. The Bulldogs are looking to make greater strides next year, as Co...
Eagles struggle in loss to dominant Vian squad
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Eagles struggle in loss to dominant Vian squad
By Patrick Ford Editor 
November 5, 2025
The Vian Wolverines kept their impressive 2025 campaign rolling Friday night with a commanding 49-6 victory over the Morris Eagles, improving to 8-1 overall and 6-0 in district play. With the win, Coa...
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Dance for Life changes Okmulgee venue
November 14, 2025
The popular fitness program, Dance for Life, is announcing a change in venue for its Okmulgee class, effective Nov. 18. The class, which aims to put the “fun in your life” through movement, will now b...
Henryetta students get fire-engine ride to school
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Henryetta students get fire-engine ride to school
November 14, 2025
A group of young artists in Henryetta received an unforgettable surprise this week after being named winners of the Okmulgee Times & Henryetta Free-Lance Halloween Art Contest - a special ride to scho...
Faith, Family and Oklahoma Soil
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Faith, Family and Oklahoma Soil
November 7, 2025
Inside her cozy apartment at Baptist Village, surrounded by family photos and precious memories, Mrs. Betty Story reflects on life, full of love and faith. A native of Eufaula, Mrs. Story moved to Okm...
New Day Church to celebrate 100th anniversary
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New Day Church to celebrate 100th anniversary
October 8, 2025
New Day Church (formerly known as First Church of the Nazarene) will hold celebrate its 100th anniversary Sunday, Oct. 19, at 10:45 a.m. at the church, located at 711 N. Okmulgee Ave. in Okmulgee. Off...
MPS to hold Town Hall on bond vote
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MPS to hold Town Hall on bond vote
By Patrick Ford Editor 
September 19, 2025
A public informational meeting will be held Sept. 23 at 6 p.m. in the Don Shoemake Gymnasium to discuss the upcoming Oct. 14 bond election, giving community members an opportunity to learn more about ...
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SA Angel Tree applications open
September 10, 2025
The Salvation Army has opened its Angel Tree application process as of 4 p.m. Sept. 9. All interested persons may visit www.salarmytulsa.org and click on Tulsa Area Command to get other dates and time...
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Bluepeak broadens support for military families
November 14, 2025
Bluepeak, a leading provider of high-speed fiber internet, is proud to offer special savings to active-duty service members and their families in every community it serves. This gesture reflects the c...
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PSO Foundation donates $125,000
November 14, 2025
The Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) Foundation has announced a combined $125,000 donation to two nonprofit organizations working to address food insecurity and support vulnerable families acr...
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Beggs FUMC food pantry changes dates for December
November 14, 2025
The Beggs First United Methodist Church has announced its Emergency Food Pantry and Community Closet/Thrift Store will be open the first and third Saturdays in December (Dec. 6 and Dec. 20). They will...
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The Lord Is Good
November 14, 2025
“The Lord is gracious and full of compassion,” according to Psalm 111:4, and Psalm 100:5 simply states, “For the Lord is good.” How do we know that the Lord God of Heaven is good? Obviously, first of ...
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