Jack Jewell will be performing live music at the Orpheum Theatre this Saturday, Aug. 17, at 7:30 p.m. The performance will be Jewell’s first concert. The 21-year-old resident is one of Okmulgee’s most...

Representatives of Mabrey Bank stopped by the Okmulgee Public Schools Administration Building to drop off school supplies which were donated, thanks to employees and the community. Joining them were O...

Due to the recent dumping of unwanted items at the City of Okmulgee Recycle Center, located at 3rd and Muskogee Streets, some reminders have been given to those using the center: The City of Okmulgee ...

In an effort to strengthen the bond between the Okmulgee Police Department and the community it serves, the Okmulgee Times is proud to launch a new series titled “Meet Your Officers.” This initiative ...

Rodeo participants, spectators and fans are flocking into Okmulgee this weekend as the 69th annual Roy LeBlanc Okmulgee Invitational Rodeo opens this evening. The event is the nation’s oldest and larg...

As the summer heat peaks, Okmulgee gears up for a spectacular weekend of rodeo action at the Roy LeBlanc Okmulgee Invitational Rodeo, where local talent Denzel Franklin is set to take center stage on ...

A tragic accident claimed the life of a Beggs resident and employee of Okmulgee County District 1 on Wednesday afternoon. The collision occurred at approximately 2:06 p.m. on 251st Street, just west o...

The Okmulgee School Board of Education held a brief special meeting on Monday afternoon. During which, they approved the minutes from the July 16 special meeting, along with the monthly encumbrances a...

Lots of activities are planned for this weekend, including the fourth annual Black Historic 5th Street Community Gathering. This year’s event kicks off on Saturday at 10 a.m. and is a celebration of l...

Be sure to check out this year’s Okmulgee County Fair section in today’s issue of the Okmulgee Times. The fair, which will take place Sept. 3-7 at the Okmulgee County Fairgrounds, will feature a varie...

On Saturday, July 27, an unexpected event led to a significant water outage in Rural Water District 2 (RWD#2) in Preston. At precisely 10:30:01 a.m., an anomaly caused a drastic drop in suction pressu...

It was a night of fun, laughter, knowledge - and raising funds - for Okmulgee Main Street at the annual Big Brain Trivia event held on the campus of OSUIT. The community came together for a night to b...

The use of Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund (LATCF) funds was a primary topic of discussion during Monday’s meeting of the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners on Monday. Following recen...

Rodeo participants, spectators and fans will be flocking into Okmulgee this weekend as the 69th annual Roy LeBlanc Okmulgee Invitational Rodeo opens Friday evening. The event is the nation’s oldest an...

The Okmulgee County Back-to-School Prayer Walk drew residents from all over the county on Saturday. The group gathered for a photo, prayer and sounding of the horn before they dispersed to the various...

A remarkable event - the 20th All-School Reunion of Okmulgee’s Dunbar School - kicks off this evening, the three-day gathering promises to be a heartwarming celebration of cherished memories, enduring...

County residents, particularly in the north end, have been dealing with water pressure issues for at least the last week, combined with record summer heat, which has led to an uncomfortable situation ...

Becky Alexander, the newly appointed Superintendent of Morris Public Schools, is ready to lead the district with her deep-rooted connection to the community and extensive experience in education. Alex...

The annual State of Oklahoma Tax-Free Weekend is used to encourage consumers to shop small. The sales tax holiday, which begins on Friday, and runs through Sunday, is a great opportunity to support lo...

In an effort to strengthen the bond between the Okmulgee Police Department and the community it serves, the Okmulgee Times is proud to launch a new series titled “Meet Your Officers.” This initiative ...