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Big Brain Trivia returns
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Big Brain Trivia returns
July 30, 2025
Get ready to flex your mental muscles and have a blast for a great cause! Okmulgee Main Street is excited to announce the return of Big Brain Trivia Night on Saturday, Aug. 2, hosted at OSUIT’s State ...
Filing period for OPS board ends today
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Filing period for OPS board ends today
July 30, 2025
The special candidate filing for the Board of Education Office 4 for Okmulgee Public Schools is underway, with two citizens having filed as of press time Tuesday. Candidates filing so far are: • Chase...
4th suspect arrested in homicide
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4th suspect arrested in homicide
By Patrick Ford Editor 
July 30, 2025
A fourth individual has been arrested in connection with the July 12 homicide of 25-yearold Devontae Hanson in Okmulgee, as authorities continue to investigate the deadly shooting. On July 24, 33-year...
Back-to-School Help
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Back-to-School Help
July 30, 2025
As the start of the new school year approaches, two local organizations are stepping up to support Okmulgee County families with much-needed resources. On Saturday, Aug. 2, both the Okmulgee Family YM...
Community invited to 9th County Prayer Walk
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Community invited to 9th County Prayer Walk
By Patrick Ford Editor 
July 30, 2025
An uplifting tradition that brings together communities, churches and schools will once again take place this August as the Okmulgee County Prayer Walk returns for its 9th year. The event is scheduled...
MN Supreme Court reaches landmark ruling
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MN Supreme Court reaches landmark ruling
By TRISTAN LOVELESS & ANDREA HANCOCK NONDOC 
July 26, 2025
The Muscogee Nation Supreme Court affirmed a district court’s ruling that Muscogee Freedmen are entitled to citizenship within the tribal nation and held that references to a “by blood” requirement in...
Annual Oklahoma Sales Tax Holiday returns
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Annual Oklahoma Sales Tax Holiday returns
July 25, 2025
Shoppers across Okmulgee County and throughout the state will soon get a much-needed break on backto- school expenses, as Oklahoma’s annual Sales Tax Holiday kicks off Friday, Aug. 1, and runs through...
Library wrangles up summer fun
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Library wrangles up summer fun
By Patrick Ford Editor 
July 25, 2025
With a twirl of the rope and a hearty dose of cowboy charm, the Okmulgee Public Library wrapped up its 2025 Summer Reading Program for children on Wednesday with a lively performance by none other tha...
Collaboration brings fire safety initiative to Okmulgee
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Collaboration brings fire safety initiative to Okmulgee
July 25, 2025
In an extraordinary display of community collaboration and service, volunteers from the American Red Cross Tulsa Area Chapter, Muscogee Nation Gaming Enterprises (MNGE) and Okmulgee Emergency Manageme...
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Municipal Authority receives loan
July 23, 2025
The Okmulgee Municipal Authority (Authority) received approval for a $10,760,000 Financial Assistance Program (FAP) loan on Tuesday from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to improve their wate...
Okmulgee honors heroes
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Okmulgee honors heroes
By Patrick Ford Editor 
July 23, 2025
The City of Okmulgee officially became a “Purple Heart City” in a special ceremony July 19, recognizing and honoring the sacrifices of military personnel who were wounded or killed in combat. The even...
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OPS approves new staff
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
July 23, 2025
The Okmulgee Public School Board held a special meeting on Monday, July 21, tackling a packed agenda in preparation for the new academic year. Superintendent LuVona Copeland and board members Mike Jam...
Marijuana facility raided amidst investigation
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Marijuana facility raided amidst investigation
July 23, 2025
The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN) executed a search warrant on July 16 at Diamond Trichome LLC, located at 1801 N. Morton Avenue in Okmulgee, as part of an active criminal investigation into ille...
Trio arrested in connection with Okmulgee homicide
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Trio arrested in connection with Okmulgee homicide
By Patrick Ford Editor 
July 23, 2025
An investigation into a deadly shooting in Okmulgee has led to the arrests of three individuals, following a coordinated effort by numerous law enforcement agencies. The case stems from a fatal shooti...
YMCA to give away free school supplies
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YMCA to give away free school supplies
July 19, 2025
The Okmulgee Family YMCA is gearing up to help local families prepare for the new school year with a free School Supplies Giveaway on Saturday, Aug. 2. The event will run from 10-11:30 a.m. and is des...
Okmulgee City Council holds July meeting
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Okmulgee City Council holds July meeting
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
July 18, 2025
The Okmulgee City Council held its regular monthly meeting Tuesday at 5 p.m. inside council chambers. Led by Mayor Mickey Baldwin, the session covered key votes on infrastructure projects, community p...
Treasure Hunt begins July 23
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Treasure Hunt begins July 23
July 18, 2025
Will you get the winning key? The Okmulgee Times Treasure Hunt returns next Wednesday and you could be the winner of a trove of prizes from local merchants, including a $500 cash from Able Roofing & C...
Beggs swears in new city councilman at meeting
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Beggs swears in new city councilman at meeting
By KAY RABBITT-BROWER SPECIAL TO THE TIMES 
July 18, 2025
Justin Jones was appointed to represent Council Ward 1, and was sworn in during the July 14 meeting of the Beggs City Council. Jones’ appointment to the council fills a vacancy created when former cou...
Okmulgee TSA students honored at National Conference in Nashville
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Okmulgee TSA students honored at National Conference in Nashville
July 18, 2025
Oklahoma Technology Student Association members brought home three membership awards, a national officer, nine Gold Achievement Awards and more than 40 other awards from the 47th National TSA Conferen...
GCTC to host Back to School Bash
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GCTC to host Back to School Bash
July 17, 2025
Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) is kicking of the new school year with its annual Back to School Bash, scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 7, from 5-7 p.m. at the GCTC campus, located at 1100 OK-56 Lo...
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Harlan Ford Toy Drive continues
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Harlan Ford Toy Drive continues
December 12, 2025
The 10th annual Harlan Ford Toy Drive continues through Dec. 20. Organized with the support of the Okmulgee County Department of Human Services and the Okmulgee Police Department, this year’s toy driv...
‘Care Cart’
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‘Care Cart’
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
December 12, 2025
Sometimes leadership doesn’t start with a title, a committee or a grant. Sometimes it starts with an 11-year-old girl who simply notices people around her - and chooses to care. That’s exactly what Mo...
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Beggs City Council hires new municipal judge
By KAY RABBITT-BROWER SPECIAL TO THE TIMES 
December 12, 2025
During its final meeting of the year, Beggs City Council accepted the resignation of the municipal court judge, hired a new municipal judge, approved an internet service contract, took action on a DEQ...
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OPS board handles staffing at December meeting
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
December 12, 2025
The Okmulgee Board of Education met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, with all members present. Board members approved the Nov. 11 meeting minutes, monthly encumbrances across district funds and one...
Downtown Okmulgee Is Merry & Bright
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Downtown Okmulgee Is Merry & Bright
December 12, 2025
Holiday spirits are high in downtown Okmulgee. Be sure to take a drive down Okmulgee’s 6th Street to see all the lights, including the decorated Council House Square, as the holiday season continues, ...
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