A photo circulating on a messaging app prompted a temporary lockdown at Okmulgee High School Tuesday afternoon, as school officials and local law enforcement responded quickly to a potential threat in...

The Okmulgee Service League (OSL) is rolling out a season of giving, games, and community spirit with two signature events coming this April - the highly anticipated “Get Lucky in Rio” Casino Night Fu...

The Okmulgee School Board will soon face the need for a special election following an unsuccessful attempt to fill the vacant Ward 4 seat during a special meeting held on Wednesday, March 26. The seat...

The Okmulgee County Court Clerk’s Office has announced that jury duty scheduled for the following dates and times has been cancelled: • Monday, March 31 at 8:30 a.m. • Monday, March 31 at 1:30 p.m. • ...

The Okmulgee Times Bingo game is back by popular demand! Your Okmulgee Times is kicking off our annual Bingo game. Readers will find an official Bingo game card inside this issue. The first Bingo numb...

Federal and local authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying the individual or individuals responsible for a deadly residential arson fire that occurred in Henryetta on Feb. 10, 2025....

Early voting begins Thursday, March 27, for the upcoming April 1 election, which features a wide range of school board, municipal, and county races throughout Okmulgee County and nearby areas. Voters ...

Editor’s Note: See pages A10-12 of today’s issue for fire safety and prevention tips, sponsored by various local businesses and agencies. -As Oklahoma continues to recover from a devastating wave of w...

As voters prepare to head to the polls on April 1 to elect the next member of the Okmulgee Public Schools Board of Education, Krystal Bohannon is hoping to continue serving the community she calls hom...

Members of the Okmulgee County Consortium (OCC) joined coalitions from across Oklahoma on March 5 to advocate for public health policies at the state Capitol. Partnering with the Oklahoma Prevention P...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

High winds and dry conditions fueled devastating wildfires across Oklahoma on Friday, burning nearly 170,000 acres and destroying hundreds of structures. Communities from Stillwater to Mannford were l...

The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail is Monday. Applications must be received by the County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. Monday, March 17. According to Okmulgee County Election Boar...