State Board of Education approves controversial social studies standards

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March 7, 2025

By JENNIFER PALMER OKLAHOMA WATCH

The Board of Education on Thursday advanced new academic standards for social studies that would require public schools to teach the Bible.

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Baptist Village Resident Spotlight

March 22, 2025

At Baptist Village, we have the privilege of meeting extraordinary people whose lives have been dedicated to service, faith and community. Last week, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Dona L. G...

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Bingo returns

March 21, 2025

The Okmulgee Times is bringing Bingo back again this year!Readers will find an official Bingo card in next Wednesday’s issue (March 26). You may also obtain one free card at the Okmulgee Times office....

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Coaches inducted into Hall of Fame

March 21, 2025

The Oklahoma Coaches Association (OCA) has announced its 2025 Hall of Fame inductees, honoring 13 individuals for their outstanding contributions to high school athletics. The induction ceremony and b...

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Baldridge seeks OPS position

March 21, 2025

Keith Baldridge recently sat down to share his thoughts and vision as he runs for the Okmulgee Public School Board, offering a glimpse into his motivations, experiences, and aspirations for the distri...

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Beggs Candidate Forum set for March 25

March 21, 2025

Beggs residents will have a valuable opportunity to hear directly from candidates seeking public office in the upcoming election at the 2025 Beggs Candidate Forum, hosted by the Beggs Chamber of Comme...

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Early voting approaches

March 21, 2025

Early voting begins Thursday, March 27, for voters in Okmulgee County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day have the option of voting early at their County Election Boar...

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Council addresses key issues

March 21, 2025

The Okmulgee City Council convened their regular session on March 18, to address community concerns, celebrate upcoming events, and review important resolutions and ordinances. Vice Mayor Marcus Jeffr...

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OPS board votes to dismiss teacher

March 21, 2025

The Okmulgee Public Schools Board of Education convened a special meeting on March 10 at the Administration Building for a due process hearing for Clifton Harris, a probationary teacher at Ok- mulgee ...

Community

Lions Club Pancake Day a Success

March 21, 2025

The Okmulgee Lions Club Pancake day was a success! Thank you to each and every business and individual for your donations and support! The Lions are thankful to everyone who spent time with us serving...

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Morris Schools

March 21, 2025

Monday: Breakfast: Cereal, Toast, Orange Slices Lunch: Primary: Tamale Pie, Refried Beans, Mixed Fruit: Dunbar/HS: Enchilada, Spanish Rice Tuesday: Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs, Toast, Peaches Lunch: Pri...

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Preston Jump Rope Team prepares for national competition

March 21, 2025

The Preston Jump Rope Team is gearing up for an exciting journey to the Colorado Classic, an elite jump rope competition hosted by the American Jump Rope Federation (AMJRF). To help make the trip poss...