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A Season to Remember
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A Season to Remember
By SHARI BEAN BEGGS ALUMNUS 
October 22, 2025
On Oct. 24, the community of Beggs will come together to celebrate one of the most cherished moments in its athletic history - the 50th anniversary of the Beggs High School Demons’ 1975 Class A State ...
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County road projects approved
By JUSTUS MOSCO STAFF WRITER 
October 22, 2025
The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners met Monday, as the board moved quickly through a series of agenda items concerning employee changes, equipment purchases, road work and community safety. ---...
Volunteers needed Friday as Landmark prepares for event
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Volunteers needed Friday as Landmark prepares for event
By Patrick Ford Editor 
October 22, 2025
As excitement builds for this weekend’s Homecoming and Open House at the Landmark for All Generations, organizers are calling on community volunteers to lend a hand with a cleanup day this Friday. Beg...
‘Our kids are thriving through the challenge’
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‘Our kids are thriving through the challenge’
By Patrick Ford Editor 
October 22, 2025
Editor’s Note: This is Part 2 of coverage from the Oct. 14 Okmulgee Board of Education meeting. In this portion, Principal Scott Bein gives a report on student performance, curriculum and staffing. - ...
Part II
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Part II
By Patrick Ford Editor 
October 17, 2025
-Nearly fifty years after leading the Okmulgee Bulldogs to the 1975 Class 3A State Football Championship, Coach Dan Sulivant can still recall every step of the journey - the early struggles, the quiet...
OFD gets new 4-gas meters
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OFD gets new 4-gas meters
October 17, 2025
The Okmulgee County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) purchased and donated two new 4-gas meters to the Okmulgee Fire Department (OFD) to enhance firefighter and community safety during hazard...
Sound of the Lowdown
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Sound of the Lowdown
By JOSHUA JACKSON SPECIAL TO THE TIMES 
October 17, 2025
Sterlin Harjo, the acclaimed creator of Reservation Dogs and Mekko, has returned with yet another love letter to the community - this time in the form of a new series: The Lowdown. Described as neonoi...
Engineer: District ‘Made the Right Call’
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Engineer: District ‘Made the Right Call’
By Patrick Ford Editor 
October 17, 2025
Part I --- Editor’s Note: Due to the length of Tuesday’s OPS board meeting, see Part 2 for details and updates from Dunbar and OHS Principal Scott Bein who presented an in-depth update on academic pro...
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Bridge inspections resolution approved
By Patrick Ford Editor 
October 15, 2025
The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Tuesday, to cover a variety of agenda items. The board approved a resolution selecting CED as the engineering firm to perform county b...
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MPS board reviews budget, updates, bond progress
By Patrick Ford Editor 
October 15, 2025
The Morris Public Schools Board of Education met Monday evening, with Dana Mims presiding in the absence of President Mark Mabrey. She was joined by members Kendall Warren and James Allred. Robert Fro...
Harvest Spoon Chili Festival is Saturday
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Harvest Spoon Chili Festival is Saturday
October 15, 2025
Okmulgee Main Street is excited to announce the return of its much-anticipated annual Harvest Spoon Chili Festival, taking place Saturday, in historic downtown Okmulgee. This family-friendly event bri...
MN breaks ground on new Tribal Courthouse
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MN breaks ground on new Tribal Courthouse
October 15, 2025
The Muscogee Nation marked a major milestone on Oct. 8 with a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Tribal Courthouse, a state-of-the-art facility that will serve as the future home of both the Nation’s...
A Celebration of Indigenous People
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A Celebration of Indigenous People
October 15, 2025
One of the events held Monday honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day was held in downtown Okmulgee, on the lawn of the Creek Council House. A little rain early didn’t deter the events with crowds gathered f...
‘Tiger’ screening to spotlight Indigenous artistry, resilience
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‘Tiger’ screening to spotlight Indigenous artistry, resilience
By Patrick Ford Editor 
October 10, 2025
The Indigenous People’s Association invites the community to an inspiring weekend of storytelling, film and culture as Okmulgee prepares to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2025. The festivities begi...
Bulldogs Capture 1975 State Title
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Bulldogs Capture 1975 State Title
By Patrick Ford Editor 
October 10, 2025
Part 1 -The memories come rushing back as if no time has passed - the chill of an early December evening, the roar of the crowd at Norris Field in Ada, and the unshakable belief that somehow, someway,...
Landmark to hold open house event Oct. 25
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Landmark to hold open house event Oct. 25
By Patrick Ford Editor 
October 10, 2025
The halls of one of Okmulgee’s most treasured landmarks will once again fill with life, memories and renewed purpose on Saturday, Oct. 25. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the public is warmly invited to atten...
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Morris school bond election is Tuesday
By Patrick Ford Editor 
October 10, 2025
The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Oct. 14 for the special Morris Public School election on a bond proposal. This Friday, at 6 p.m., MPS Superintendent Becky Alexander invites the public ...
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Times to host Open House
October 8, 2025
The Okmulgee Times and Henryetta Free-Lance will welcome the public for an Open House this Friday, Oct. 10, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. As part of National Newspaper Week, patrons are invited to stop...
Windy Chevy supporting Okmulgee Primary PTO
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Windy Chevy supporting Okmulgee Primary PTO
October 8, 2025
Windy Chevrolet is partnering with Okmulgee Primary PTO to provide support to local teachers, parents and students as part of the Chevy Back to School program. The 2025-26 school year marks the fifth ...
Throwback Pecan Festival Is This Weekend
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Throwback Pecan Festival Is This Weekend
October 8, 2025
Though there won’t be a huge record-setting pecan pie like the one pictured above, the Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce, along with a host of wonderful partners and sponsors, invites the community to the ...
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Harlan Ford Toy Drive continues
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Harlan Ford Toy Drive continues
December 12, 2025
The 10th annual Harlan Ford Toy Drive continues through Dec. 20. Organized with the support of the Okmulgee County Department of Human Services and the Okmulgee Police Department, this year’s toy driv...
‘Care Cart’
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‘Care Cart’
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
December 12, 2025
Sometimes leadership doesn’t start with a title, a committee or a grant. Sometimes it starts with an 11-year-old girl who simply notices people around her - and chooses to care. That’s exactly what Mo...
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Beggs City Council hires new municipal judge
By KAY RABBITT-BROWER SPECIAL TO THE TIMES 
December 12, 2025
During its final meeting of the year, Beggs City Council accepted the resignation of the municipal court judge, hired a new municipal judge, approved an internet service contract, took action on a DEQ...
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OPS board handles staffing at December meeting
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
December 12, 2025
The Okmulgee Board of Education met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, with all members present. Board members approved the Nov. 11 meeting minutes, monthly encumbrances across district funds and one...
Downtown Okmulgee Is Merry & Bright
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Downtown Okmulgee Is Merry & Bright
December 12, 2025
Holiday spirits are high in downtown Okmulgee. Be sure to take a drive down Okmulgee’s 6th Street to see all the lights, including the decorated Council House Square, as the holiday season continues, ...
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