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Morris City Council holds meeting
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Morris City Council holds meeting
By Patrick Ford Editor 
March 14, 2025
The Morris City Council convened for its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, at the Morris Community Center to discuss a range of municipal matters, including infrastructure projects, personnel di...
Copeland named superintendent of Okmulgee School for FY 2025-26
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Copeland named superintendent of Okmulgee School for FY 2025-26
By Patrick Ford Editor 
March 14, 2025
At the regular meeting of the Okmulgee Board of Education on Tuesday, the board approved the hiring of LuVona Copeland as the new Superintendent of Okmulgee Public Schools for the 2025-26 school year....
Cooks seeking County Commissioner post
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Cooks seeking County Commissioner post
March 14, 2025
Barbarbra Cooks has stepped into the political arena as a Democratic candidate for Okmulgee County Commissioner for District 1, driven by a strong desire to address long-standing concerns in rural inf...
Courtroom remodel complete
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Courtroom remodel complete
By Patrick Ford Editor 
March 13, 2025
The remodeling project for Courtroom 2 in the Okmulgee County Courthouse is now complete, with Judge Deborah Reheard hearing cases in the new updated facility. Following the overhaul and addition of n...
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Agreement, disbursements approved
By Patrick Ford Editor 
March 12, 2025
Several agreements were approved during Monday’s regular meeting of the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners. The board approved the Okmulgee County Emergency Management to use the Local and Tribal ...
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Main Street launches TNR program
March 12, 2025
Okmulgee Main Street is taking proactive steps to address the growing feral cat population in the downtown district. A Trap/Neuter/Return (TNR) program will be implemented as a humane and effective me...
Smalley announces candidacy for District 1 Commissioner
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Smalley announces candidacy for District 1 Commissioner
March 12, 2025
With over three decades of experience serving Okmulgee County, Chip Smalley has officially announced his candidacy as an Independent for Okmulgee County District 1 Commissioner. The Special General El...
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Fetgatter passes bill to protect public from sexual predators
March 12, 2025
Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, passed a bill in the House Monday that would require child sex offenders to undergo chemical castration before they would be eligible for parole. House Bill 2422 is f...
CM to host Ag Risk Workshop
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CM to host Ag Risk Workshop
March 12, 2025
Native Agriculture Financial Services is proud to present an Agriculture Risk Management Workshop on Friday, April 11, from 1-3 p.m. at the College of the Muscogee Nation, located at 2170 Raven Circle...
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Missing woman found safe
March 12, 2025
A 55-year-old woman was found safe following a Silver Alert issued by Oklahoma Highway Patrol last week on behalf of the Okmulgee Police Department (OPD). According to the OPD, with the assistance of ...
OPS staff awarded grants
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OPS staff awarded grants
By Patrick Ford Editor 
March 7, 2025
Members of the Okmulgee Education Foundation delivered a truckful of wishes to Okmulgee Public Schools teachers as they received grants from the annual Neal’s Home Store DodgeBrawl event held Nov. 16,...
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Couple sentenced for abuse
March 7, 2025
An Okmulgee couple has been sentenced to a combined 48 years in federal prison for the severe abuse and neglect of children in their care, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklaho...
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Nelson, Logan head to runoff
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
March 7, 2025
The race to fill the unexpired term for Oklahoma State Senate District 8 took a significant step forward on March 4, as Republican voters selected their top two candidates who will advance to a runoff...
Meet Your Officers
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Meet Your Officers
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
March 7, 2025
When you sit down with Okmulgee County Sheriff Eddy Rice, one thing is immediately clear - this is a man who values integrity, service, and staying true to his principles. With nearly three decades in...
A New Road to Redemption
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A New Road to Redemption
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
March 7, 2025
Angela Taylor stood at the threshold of a long-awaited milestone, nerves rattling as she prepared to take her driver’s test. “I’m about to pick my fingernails off,” she admitted with a nervous chuckle...
Severe weather strikes county
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Severe weather strikes county
By Patrick Ford Editor 
March 7, 2025
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...
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Work to begin on orphan well plugging project
March 7, 2025
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...
A Legacy of Dedication
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A Legacy of Dedication
By Patrick Ford Editor 
March 5, 2025
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...
County issues discussed at meeting
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County issues discussed at meeting
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
March 5, 2025
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...
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Garden workday is Saturday
March 5, 2025
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...
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Keep Okmulgee Beautiful Week set April 12-18
March 13, 2026
Residents encouraged to clean up properties, apply for free burn permits and take advantage of community cleanup opportunities. The City of Okmulgee is inviting residents and businesses to help spruce...
Faith, Fellowship and a Message of Hope
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Faith, Fellowship and a Message of Hope
March 13, 2026
More than a hundred young people from across Okmulgee gathered recently for a powerful afternoon of faith, fun and encouragement during the Okmulgee Youth Rally hosted by Restore Church at Dunbar Midd...
Bridging the Gap
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Bridging the Gap
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
March 13, 2026
Part 1 of 2 - In many rural communities across Oklahoma, finding a job is not always about whether work exists. Sometimes the challenge lies in something less visible, the gap between what employers s...
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Morris City Council hears report on storm siren installation
By KAY RABBITT-BROWER SPECIAL TO THE TIMES 
March 13, 2026
According to Okmulgee County Emergency Management Director Jeffrey Moore, severe weather sirens should be installed in Morris by April 30. Moore updated the Morris City Council on the sirens during th...
American Legion celebrates 107th birthday
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American Legion celebrates 107th birthday
March 13, 2026
As The American Legion celebrates its 107th birthday, observed March 15-17, Legionnaires across the nation are reflecting on more than a century of service rooted in a guiding principle that has never...
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