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HoCo Block Party Planned Thursday
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HoCo Block Party Planned Thursday
October 2, 2024
Everyone is invited to join in to celebrate Okmulgee’s Homecoming Block Party, which will take place this Thursday, Oct. 3, in the Brock Gymnasium parking lot. Bring your chairs and gather for food, v...
OHS Homecoming
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OHS Homecoming
September 27, 2024
The spirit of Okmulgee will shine bright next week as the community comes together to celebrate Homecoming 2024. This annual event promises a week filled with festivities honoring students, alumni, an...
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Free mulch available
September 27, 2024
The Okmulgee Community Garden is offering mulch free to the public on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. They will have front end loaders to load your trailer, pickup, cart or other container....
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Morris School board settles lawsuit
By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
September 27, 2024
According to a recent press release, on Sept. 3, the Morris Public Schools Board of Education approved a settlement agreement to resolve a lawsuit involving allegations of sexual harassment by a forme...
Preston Jump Rope Team plans fundraiser
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Preston Jump Rope Team plans fundraiser
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
September 27, 2024
The Preston is jumping into the national spotlight as they prepare for a remarkable opportunity. The team is raising funds to travel to New York City, where they hope to see the prestigious National D...
Meet Your Officers
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Meet Your Officers
September 27, 2024
In the latest installment of our Meet Your Officers series, we are introduced to Officer Cody Harris, a dedicated patrolman with the Okmulgee Police Department who has been serving our community since...
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Deep Fork receives HOME-ARP grant
By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
September 27, 2024
At its Sept. 18 meeting, the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency Board of Trustees awarded its first-ever HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) grants. These grants aim to provide h...
Beyond the Playground
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Beyond the Playground
September 27, 2024
Editor’s Note: September is National Suicide Prevention and Recovery Month and therefore we will be covering a critical and often overlooked issue: the alarming rate of suicides in rural Oklahoma. In ...
County hears EM, inventory reports
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County hears EM, inventory reports
By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
September 25, 2024
The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners met Monday for their regular meeting, beginning with the approval of the Sept. 16 meeting minutes and the payment of claims. Approved blanket purchase orders...
This Saturday
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This Saturday
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
September 25, 2024
This Saturday, the historic Okmulgee Mansion will host a special event with a meaningful mission. The “Gala en Blanc,” organized by Landmark for All Generations, Inc., aims to raise funds for the rest...
MHS Homecoming Royalty Crowned
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MHS Homecoming Royalty Crowned
September 25, 2024
Congratulations to Lilli Giddens and Ean Merrill, Morris High School’s 2024-25 Homecoming Queen and King. Eagle Spirit was on display last week as Morris Schools celebrated Homecoming. From themed dre...
GCTC hosts CareerTech State Board meeting
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GCTC hosts CareerTech State Board meeting
By ANTHONY NIETO GCTC MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR 
September 25, 2024
Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) proudly hosted the Oklahoma CareerTech State Board meeting last week, welcoming esteemed board members and dignitaries to the campus. This event provided a valua...
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Voter registration deadline is Oct. 11 for General Election
September 25, 2024
Friday, Oct. 11, is the last day to apply for voter registration to be eligible to vote in the November 5 Presidential General Election, according to Okmulgee County Election Board Secretary Ashley Ca...
Okmulgee Public School board addresses financial situation
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Okmulgee Public School board addresses financial situation
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
September 20, 2024
The Okmulgee School Board held a special meeting Tuesday evening where Superintendent Clay Vinyard provided updates on the district’s financial situation and proposed resolutions to address it. During...
Okmulgee native to speak at Gala
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Okmulgee native to speak at Gala
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
September 20, 2024
The upcoming “Gala en Blanc,” scheduled for Sept. 28, will not only mark a major milestone for the Okmulgee community but also spotlight a significant historical event—the 100th anniversary of the Okm...
There will be lots of activity going on this weekend at the corner of 4th and Seminole
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There will be lots of activity going on this weekend at the corner of 4th and Seminole
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
September 20, 2024
There will be lots of activity going on this weekend at the corner of 4th and Seminole. The Okmulgee Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, which shuttered it’s doors several years ago during the COVID-19 ...
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Council addresses grants
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
September 20, 2024
The Okmulgee City Council met Tuesday to discuss a wide range of issues, including future elections, equipment leasing, sanitation outsourcing and downtown parking. The evening’s meeting began with a ...
Meet Your Officers
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Meet Your Officers
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
September 20, 2024
In this edition of Meet Your Officers, we shine the spotlight on Lieutenant Zachary Medlock, a dedicated member of the Okmulgee Police Department. Having served the community since March 2017, Lieuten...
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Applications open for SA Angel Tree
September 20, 2024
Applications for Okmulgee Salvation Army’s Angel Tree recipients are available online through Oct. 18. Only 75 family applications will be taken. The Salvation Army Angel Tree program helps provide Ch...
Fire Departments Put Down Blaze
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Fire Departments Put Down Blaze
September 18, 2024
The Okmulgee Fire Department responded to a fire early Sunday at the Hotel Sparks, located between 4th and 6th Streets near the railroad track. The abandoned hotel was destroyed in a January 2022 fire...
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Volunteers lead Beggs cleanup efforts
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Volunteers lead Beggs cleanup efforts
By Patrick Ford Editor 
March 14, 2026
In the wake of last week’s devastating tornado, the Beggs community continues to demonstrate the resilience and compassion that small towns are known for. Volunteers, utility crews, churches and emerg...
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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...
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