OPS board approves contracts, personnel
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April 17, 2026
OPS board approves contracts, personnel
By Patrick Ford Editor

Leadership changes and a full slate of agenda items highlighted the April 14 regular meeting of the Okmulgee Board of Education, held at the Administration Building. The meeting included board reorganization, approval of numerous contracts and personnel items and discussion of district operations for the upcoming school year.

Beggs faces ‘crisis point’ over wastewater system
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Beggs faces ‘crisis point’ over wastewater system
By KAY RABBITT-BROWER SPECIAL TO THE TIMES 
April 17, 2026
A growing infrastructure crisis at Beggs’ wastewater treatment plant dominated discussion during the April 13 Beggs Public Works Authority meeting, as officials warned the city faces difficult financi...
FFA Spring Plant Sale underway
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FFA Spring Plant Sale underway
April 17, 2026
Garden lovers and community supporters alike are invited to dig into spring at the Okmulgee FFA’s annual plant sale fundraiser, set for this Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. The eve...
Take-back event supports safe medication disposal
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Take-back event supports safe medication disposal
April 17, 2026
A collaborative effort among local agencies brought community members together Wednesday at the OSU Institute of Technology campus, where residents safely disposed of unused and expired medications du...
Fitness for the Whole Family
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Fitness for the Whole Family
April 17, 2026
Families across Okmulgee County are invited to lace up their sneakers, bring their energy and get ready for a day packed with excitement as Healthy Kids Day returns to the YMCA this Saturday. From 9 a...
Knowledge Builds Relationships
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Knowledge Builds Relationships
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
April 17, 2026
For Juanita Morgan, special education is not just about services, paperwork or eligibility requirements. At its core, she believes understanding creates trust. “Knowledge builds relationships,” Morgan...
MPS board reorganizes
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MPS board reorganizes
By Patrick Ford Editor 
April 17, 2026
Organizational changes, financial decisions and long-term facility needs highlighted a recent Morris Public Schools Board of Education meeting, where members addressed a wide-ranging agenda that inclu...
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Local wins Co-Angler Division at fishing tournament
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Boater Elmer Roberts of Claremore, brought five bass to the scale weighing 19 pounds, 4 ounces to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on Lake Eufaula. The tournament,...
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Beggs Council tackles financials
By KAY RABBITT-BROWER SPECIAL TO THE TIMES 
April 17, 2026
Routine business items and internal policy updates highlighted the opening portion of the Beggs City Council’s April 13 meeting, as council members worked through financial approvals, invoices and adm...
Sales tax income up from last year
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The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from February business. The monies they reported this period represent sale...
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April 17-18 Beth-Arabah Women’s Conference |
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Beth-Arabah will host a Women’s Conference featuring guest speakers LaVola Case and Dana House, vendor booths and a book signing this Friday and Saturday, April 17-18, at 10 a.m. at 413 W. Main St. in...
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OHCE Week set May 4-8
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Residents are invited to celebrate more than a century of community service as Oklahoma Home and Community Education (OHCE) marks its annual OHCE Week, May 4-8. This year’s celebration highlights 112 ...
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