Don’t Stop Laughing
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February 13, 2026
Don’t Stop Laughing

My dad had just passed away. I held his hand as he took his last breath. We were crushed. Dad had been a good father. He had worked hard all his life. He believed in giving his best to the ones paying him to work for them. He provided well for his family.

Lang signs with Connors State rodeo program
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Lang signs with Connors State rodeo program
By Patrick Ford Editor 
March 18, 2026
It’s not every day a student-athlete signs their college letter of intent with their most trusted teammate standing right beside them, but for Okmulgee High School senior Javon Lang, it wouldn’t have ...
Bridging the Gap (Part 2)
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Bridging the Gap (Part 2)
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
March 18, 2026
Editor’s Note: This article is a continuation of ‘Bridging the Gap’ from the Friday, March 13, edition of the Okmulgee Times. --- A Story in the Room By the middle of the week, you begin to learn some...
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County focuses on recovery, solutions
By Patrick Ford Editor 
March 18, 2026
A prayer for strength and healing set the tone Monday morning as the Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners gathered at the courthouse for their regular meeting, with the community’s ongoing re...
Healthy Living, Stronger Bodies
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Healthy Living, Stronger Bodies
By Patrick Ford Editor 
March 18, 2026
Seniors in the Okmulgee area are discovering that staying active and eating well can also be fun, thanks to two engaging programs offered through OSU Extension and led locally by Extension Educator Ji...
Preston Jump Rope Team to host showcase March 20
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Preston Jump Rope Team to host showcase March 20
March 18, 2026
The Preston Jump Rope Team is inviting the community to an exciting evening of high-energy fun, athletic skill and community support during their Jump Rope Team Showcase Fundraiser on Friday, March 20...
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MPS board reviews clean audit
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
March 18, 2026
The Morris School Board tackled a full agenda during its recent meeting, with members reviewing a clean annual audit, approving steps tied to district construction financing, and hearing updates on ac...
March 18 KOC Bingo Night |
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March 18 KOC Bingo Night |
March 18, 2026
Knights of Columbus Council 2394 will hold a Bingo Night Wednesday, March 18, at 7 p.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, 1004 W. Gentry Street in Henryetta. Doors and concessions open at 6 p.m.
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OCGS invites community to join
March 18, 2026
Residents interested in learning more about their family history are invited to connect with the Okmulgee County Genealogy Society, a local organization dedicated to helping people uncover their past....
How can we do the right thing when we’re afraid?
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How can we do the right thing when we’re afraid?
March 18, 2026
“If I saw soldiers hurting Jesus, I’d want to help, but I might be too scared,” says Lucas, 9. “I’d probably hide behind a camel.” Fear can stop us from doing the right thing. In John 19:38–42, we mee...
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Who Are You?
By MARY MORRIS HENRYETTA RESIDENT 
March 18, 2026
Acts 19:11-16 - God was performing extraordinary miracles by the hands of Paul, so that handkerchiefs or aprons were even carried from his body to the sick, and the diseases left them and the evil spi...
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