The holiday season is approaching, and with it comes the 10th annual Harlan Ford Toy Drive, which began Nov. 14, and continues through Dec. 20. Organized with the support of the Okmulgee County Depart...

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) announced the arrest of a 19-year-old Okmulgee man following an extensive investigation into the possession of child sexual abuse material. Earlier th...

In a rare and deeply meaningful step toward community unity, Eastside Baptist Church and Second Baptist Church will come together for a joint worship service on Sunday, Nov. 23, beginning with a 9:30 ...

As the country faces an ongoing state of emergency, two local organizations are stepping up to provide essential support to those in dire need. The Dunbar All-School Center (old Banneker) and New Sale...

A former accounts payable manager for the Muscogee Nation’s gaming operations has been sentenced to federal prison for orchestrating one of the largest embezzlement schemes ever reported within the tr...

Candidate filing for Board of Education seats in 10 Okmulgee County school districts will open Monday, Dec. 1, marking the start of a three-day window for individuals wishing to serve their local scho...

The Okmulgee Board of Education met this week to address several key agenda items, including the approval of a new student transportation technology that will modernize bus routes and enhance student ...

Beggs business owner and community supporter Summer Lamborn visited with the city council during its November meeting about improving downtown lighting. Lamborn, owner of Kanokie Coffeehouse on Main S...

The Okmulgee Times and the Henryetta Free-Lance are inviting pet lovers across the county to show off their favorite furry, feathered or scaly friends in the 2026 Pet Calendar Photo Contest. The highl...

The Morris City Council met Wednesday evening for its regular meeting at the Morris Community Center. The council approved the minutes from the Oct. 14 meeting before moving into financial matters. Mo...

Visitors got a first-hand look at the traditions of early Oklahoma frontier life at the Oklahoma Territory Rendezvous Association (OTRA) Dripping Springs Rendezvous. After a one-year hiatus, and chang...

For the first time, downtown will transform into a dazzling winter wonderland as the Okmulgee Area Chamber of Commerce and Okmulgee Main Street team up to host Christmas on the Square, coming Dec. 3-7...

Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS) has received federal guidance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to issue partial Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for November 202...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners met Monday morning, Nov. 10, at the courthouse to address a full agenda of county business, including road agreements, 2026 holidays and new service contract...

The glow of the holiday season is about to light up historic downtown Okmulgee once again, as preparations are underway for the annual Okmulgee Main Street Festival of Lights Parade, set for Thursday,...

Jamie Brandt from Schulter School was selected as VFW Post 539 Teacher of the Year for 2025. Pictured from left are new VFW Post 539 Commander Brian Bailey, Schulter teacher Jamie Brandt and VFW Post ...

The Okmulgee Elks Lodge once again held a breakfast on Veterans Day to honor those who have served. Stopping by to partake of the delicious breakfast were Robert Coer, Navy, Charles Otto, Navy, and La...

As Veterans Day approaches, Okmulgee County schools, civic groups and local veterans’ organizations are preparing a full slate of tributes honoring the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed ...

Okmulgee Bridges, Inc. is moving quickly from vision to action- bringing the nationally recognized Bridges Out of Poverty framework to town and inviting residents, employers, faith groups and civic le...

Following a lengthy investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies, a largescale illegal marijuana growing operation was uncovered early Wednesday morning at a property on Warren Road in He...