Does the Meg revive the monster genre?
3 Os out of 5
The monster genre takes another leap into the spotlight with Jon Turteltaub’s The Meg. Set in an underwater research base, The Meg... + continue reading
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By KAITLYN DILLARD
Times Staff Writer
Downpours Sunday and Monday have increased the possibility for flooding and the National Weather Service has announced a Flash Flood Watch for Okmulgee County until 7 p.m. Wednesday. According to the Okmulgee Emergency Management, the county has only received about an inch of rain. Okmulgee... + continue reading
Voters in Okmulgee County who want to have absentee ballots mailed to them for the Aug. 28th, State and Federal Runoff Primary Election, and for the Morris Public School and City of Morris Special Election should apply now, according to County Election Board Secretary Ashley Carnes.
Although the County Election Board can accept... + continue reading
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Preston junior Jaxson McCullah prepares to throw to first base during last Monday’s season opener against Moss. McCullah and the Pirates improved to 6-0 on the year with three-straight wins last Thursday and Friday.
(Larry Owen, Times staff)
Pirates stay unbeaten with 3-straight wins
By LARRY OWEN
Times Sports Editor
The Preston Pirates continued their winning ways late last week with three wins over three quality opponents.
The Pirates (6-0) began their 2018 fall baseball season last Monday with a doubleheader sweep of Moss, then notched a 10-2 win over Braggs... + continue reading
Bulldogs hold first-ever midnight football practice
By LARRY OWEN
Times Sports Editor
OKMULGEE - The lights at historic Harmon Field shone bright last Thursday night/Friday morning.
The reason for the stadium lights being on so late was the fact that the Okmulgee varsity football team was on the field, participating in the... + continue reading
Preston junior Ahmiah Tiger prepares to make contact with a pitch during Friday’s meeting with the Beggs JV at the annual Beggs Fastpitch Softball Festival. (Larry Owen, Times staff)
Lady Pirates take 2 of 3 at Beggs Festival
By LARRY OWEN
Times Sports Editor
BEGGS - The Preston Lady Pirates earned a pair of wins last weekend at the annual Beggs Fastpitch Softball Festival.
The Lady Pirates (2-2) notched their first win of 2018 last Friday with a hard-fought 13-12 victory over the Beggs junior varsity... + continue reading
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By LARRY OWEN
Times Sports Editor
BOKCHITO - The Morris Lady Eagles made an early exit last weekend at the Rock Creek Tournament.
After blanking Ringling 5-0 in opening-round... + continue reading
Okmulgee sophomore Morgan Goddard catches a fly ball in center field in last Thursday’s battle against Varnum. (Larry Owen, Times staff)
Preston’s Kaelynn Roberts tags out Henryetta’s Lexi Lollis along the first base line during Monday’s fastpitch softball season opener in Preston.
(Larry Owen, Times staff)
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Does the Meg revive the monster genre?
3 Os out of 5
The monster genre takes another leap into the spotlight with Jon Turteltaub’s The Meg. Set in an underwater research base, The Meg... + continue reading
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Pictured are Elisha Sturdivan, Greg Marriott and Rotary President Ann Volz.
By JESSIE Brydges
Times Staff Writer
Greg Marriott was the Rotarian of the day during the July 26 meeting.
During the meeting, he addressed the often used historical tax credits... + continue reading
Coach Munden Welcomed By Lions
Pictured are Program Chairman Lion Craig Brydges presenting a valuable and historic Centennial Okmulgee Lions Club coffee cup to Coach Munden.
(Photo and information
provided by Dean Craig)
From left are President Lion James Thompson, Kent Pharaoh, Program Chair Rev. Dale Fillmore, and Bagpipe-Attempter Lion Beth Flud.
(Photo and information provided by Dean Craig with excerpts from bio from Kent Pharaoh).
