Lori Fullbright Visits B.A.L.L. Group
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March 20, 2026
Lori Fullbright Visits B.A.L.L. Group

News on 6 Anchor Lori Fullbright recently made a return visit to Okmulgee, as she visited the Be Active Live Longer Group (B.A.L.L.) at First Baptist Church. Her Personal Safety Class has benefitted residents locally and around the area.

Kirby’s Cafe builds ‘Wall of Honor’
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Kirby’s Cafe builds ‘Wall of Honor’
By Patrick Ford Editor 
March 20, 2026
In a time when headlines are often dominated by uncertainty across the globe, one small-town cafe in Okmulgee is choosing a different focus - one rooted in gratitude, unity and remembrance. At Kirby’s...
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Filing period begins April 1
March 20, 2026
Statewide election activity officially begins at 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 1, when the candidate filing period opens. Candidates for state offices file with the Secretary of State Election Board, while ...
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Federal changes ripple down to county programs
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
March 20, 2026
In rural Oklahoma, for small towns like Okmulgee, a housing program isn’t just about building homes. It’s about keeping families in place, keeping jobs local and keeping communities intact. When one o...
A Lucky Day for Okmulgee Cemetery
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A Lucky Day for Okmulgee Cemetery
March 20, 2026
It was the Okmulgee Cemetery’s lucky day Tuesday, as donations were received from two businesses that provided much-needed assistance. Stewart Martin Kubota donated a Kubota zero-turn mower along with...
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Council hears Main Street update
By Patrick Ford Editor 
March 20, 2026
In a meeting that reflected both the promise of progress and the weight of preservation, the Okmulgee City Council gathered Tuesday evening inside City Hall to tackle a wide-ranging agenda that touche...
Focus Magazine Available
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Focus Magazine Available
March 20, 2026
The Okmulgee Times is proud to announce its annual Focus Magazine is now available. This year’s magazine, released in last Friday’s edition, highlights several of the many bright people and organizati...
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Wright honored as Veteran of the Week
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Wright honored as Veteran of the Week
March 20, 2026
Maj. Gen. Tony L. Wright was recognized as the Veteran of the Week on Monday by the Oklahoma House of Representatives. Wright is a constituent of House Tribal and External Affairs Leader Rep. Scott Fe...
Sharks debut new look as season gets underway
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Sharks debut new look as season gets underway
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
March 20, 2026
Under the late afternoon sun, the Okmulgee County Sharks gathered on the field for practice, their new black and blue uniforms catching the light as players stretched, laughed and prepared to take the...
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Bankers graduate from OBA Commercial Lending School
March 20, 2026
Jennifer Pembrook and Kendall Warren, with Mabrey Bank, in Morris, recently completed the Oklahoma Bankers Association Commercial Lending School in Oklahoma City. Pembrook and Warren were among 68 gra...
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Local supports
By LT. BRIAN COON FLEET PUBLIC AFFAIRS 
March 20, 2026
Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Lakota Lancaster grew up far from the ocean in rural Okmulgee, but now his work supports U.S. Navy missions and protects American interests worldwide. From a ...
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