Okmulgee County residents awoke early Tuesday morning to the sound of fierce winds and storm sirens as a powerful tornado-warned storm tore through the area. At approximately 6 a.m. on March 4, the st...

Work is set to begin the week of March 10 on a critical environmental project aimed at plugging orphan oil and gas wells and remediating impacted sites within the Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge. T...

For nearly five decades, Emma Jean Gouthier has been a constant presence in Okmulgee County government, serving with a warm smile, a wealth of knowledge, and an unwavering commitment to her job and co...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners convened for their regular meeting on Monday and covered a short agenda. Agenda items approved were: • County Officers Reports - County Clerk and Health Depa...

Members and friends of the Okmulgee County Community Garden will gather Saturday, March 8, for a workday to continue preparing the garden for spring. Members are encouraged to bring tools and equipmen...

The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce will host a Legislative Forum this Friday, March 7, from 8:30-10 a.m. at the Mabrey Bank meeting room, 111 E. 6th Street in downtown Okmulgee. Chamber Director Sarah R...

Okmulgee residents, business leaders, and educators came together on Feb. 27 at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology (OSUIT) to celebrate a major step forward in the city’s digital transf...

We are excited to share this year’s Focus Magazine, which is inside today’s issue. The publication, a joint collaboration of the Okmulgee Times and Henryetta Free-Lance, features numerous articles on ...

A tragic single-vehicle accident claimed the lives of two Weleetka men early Thursday morning west of Henryetta. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the fatal collision occurred at approximately...

Okmulgee Public Works crews have been busy installing more lights in downtown Okmulgee this week. Okmulgee Main Street and the City of Okmulgee, along with community partners, partnered in the “Let Th...

Early voting continues today for the upcoming District 8 Republican Primary Election, at the Okmulgee County Courthouse, located at 314 W 7th Street, Room 102, in Okmulgee. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 6 ...

Six candidates will appear on the March 4 Republican primary ballot for the open Oklahoma State Senate District 8 race, but only five are actively campaigning. The eastern Oklahoma seat is open becaus...

Early voting begins tomorrow for citizens in Okmulgee County. Voters who cannot make it to the polls on March 4 election day have the option of voting early at the Okmulgee County Election Board. The ...

With February being Black History Month, a spotlight is being shown on the men and women who have or are serving in the military. That drive, along with an effort to restore a significant part of Okmu...

A Haskell couple is facing child neglect charges after a viral video captured a 7-year-old girl left outside in freezing temperatures, wearing only pajamas and socks. The incident has sparked widespre...

The Okmulgee County commissioners approved three appointments to the County Fair Board during Monday’s meeting. This action came after no one filed for the seats during the most recent Fair Board Elec...

Okmulgee is on the map once again, and this time, it’s because of Takija Gaddis. She is proving that perseverance, purpose and a dash of grit, can turn obstacles into triumphs. Deep beneath the ocean’...

A powerful winter storm has gripped Okmulgee County and much of the state, bringing hazardous road conditions, frigid temperatures and widespread disruptions. Temperatures in Okmulgee have plummeted a...

The Okmulgee City Council convened for its regular monthly session on Tuesday, with the members approving agenda items related to improvements in the area. The council moved through the approval of mi...