Okmulgee County has been busy the past few days with lots of Halloween-themed events and contests. Earlier this week, several hundred trickor- treaters of all ages converged at Green Country Technolog...

Demolition work commenced this week along US-75 at Preston Road as part of a significant infrastructure project aimed at enhancing safety and traffic flow in the area. This demolition precedes utility...

In a small Oklahoma county, big changes are happening. The Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority (OCCJA) has just taken a significant step forward in ensuring the safety of everyone within its co...

On Monday morning, Okmulgee Mayor Mickey Baldwin spoke to the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners, addressing recent noise complaints regarding CP Kelco and providing more information about ongoing...

Following a swift and coordinated investigation into allegations of child sexual abuse, the Okmulgee Police Department, in collaboration with the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI), has arr...

Editor’s Note: A Voter’s Guide for the upcoming election is available at the Okmulgee Times office for those wishing to familiarize themselves with what’s on the ballot, the City of Beggs Proposition,...

Join Okmulgee Main Street tomorrow from 5-7 p.m. (or until the candy runs out) for the annual Scare on the Square event. Local businesses will be out in full force, ready to pass out candy to our comm...

As a child, Jaret Grammer would often dress up in his grandfather’s oversized fireman gear. His mother, a photographer, captured these special moments, showing young Jaret standing side by side with h...

On Nov. 5, Beggs voters will head to the polls to decide whether the town will retain its current form of government, where an elected mayor and aldermen oversee city operations, or transition to a ci...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners opened Monday’s meeting by addressing ongoing noise complaints from residents about CP Kelco and the sound coming from the factory. Chris Azbell, a local pas...

The Okmulgee Education Foundation (OEF) proudly awarded a total of $15,796.20 in grants to support various projects and initiatives across Okmulgee Public Schools on Wednesday. These grants, part of t...

Okmulgee Main Street is excited to announce the return of the annual Scare on the Square event, which will take place Thursday, Oct. 31, from 5-7 p.m. or until the candy runs out. This family-friendly...

Authorities in Okmulgee have charged two parents in a child abuse case involving their seven-week-old infant, who sustained multiple fractures. The parents, Cheyenne Crites and Russell Petrie-McCarty,...

The Beggs City Council and Public Works Authority met last Tuesday for their regular meetings, addressing firearm ordinances, changes in governmental structure and potential water and sewer rate hikes...

Be sure to check inside today’s edition for our Voter’s Guide for the upcoming Nov. 5 election for information on local, state and federal candidates and state questions. Stay informed!

On Oct. 17, credit union members around the world celebrated International Credit Union Day, an annual event to commemorate the credit union movement’s impact and achievements. This year marked the 76...

Alliance for a Healthier Generation has named Morris Elementary School (MES) one of America’s Healthiest Schools for 2024. This annual recognition honors schools for implementing best practices to sup...

Saturday was the perfect day for chili and more as the annual Harvest Spoon Chili Fest was held in downtown Okmulgee. Lots of activities, including a hot pepper eating contest, 5K run and entertainmen...

The Okmulgee City Council met on Tuesday to address key issues impacting the city. The council began by reviewing the minutes from the Sept. 17 regular session. After a brief discussion, the minutes w...

Okmulgee residents will soon experience changes in how their residential trash is collected. Beginning Oct. 28, the city will outsource its residential sanitation services to Tulsa-based American Wast...