The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District announced sentences this week for several area residents: Federal Firearms Offense Jaylon Christopher Heneha, 26, of Henryetta, was sentenc...

Business makes history as world’s first black-owned Aquamation facility In a monumental leap forward for the funeral services industry, Green Farewells Crematory, located in Las Vegas, Nev., has proud...

Mrs. Shirlanna Harbin’s first grade class at Okmulgee Primary School has enjoyed learning about famous and important people during their Black History Research Projects. This week, they were able to p...

Members of VFW Post 1189 of Okmulgee and Post 539 in Henryetta visited local high schools last week to award the winners of the Voice of Democracy essay contests. Making the presentation were Carol Sm...

The Okmulgee Fire Department has been busy lately with several structure fires, including this one Tuesday evening near Osage and Lafayette Street. OFD “B” battled the blaze, which completely destroye...

Five new officers added to the force In a regular session held on Tuesday night, the Okmulgee City Council showed appreciation for two long-serving law enforcement officers by approving the transfer o...

Sample ballots are now available for the March 5 Election. Voters can download a sample ballot using the State Election Board OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/elections/ ovp or pick up a copy at the Ok...

On Feb. 13, voters also overwhelmingly approved Okmulgee Public School’s $17.75 million bond proposal, with over 71 percent in favor. The bond will fund improvements across various school sites. Super...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners met for their regular meeting Tuesday, following President’s Day. Commissioner Erik Zoellner proposed action to lower the speed limit on a stretch of road in...

The Academy of Okmulgee to open in August The Academy of Okmulgee is a free, public school that will open in August. It will first open to students in PreK through 8th grade and will add one grade eac...

Okmulgee Ag Boosters to hold fundraiser Friday It’s National FFA Week, and county school programs are joining in on the celebration. Among the various activities celebrating FFA Week, Okmul gee FFA is...

Patriot Pen submission earns top honor Okmulgee Dunbar School 8th Grader Brennan Hodge won first place for Oklahoma for the VFW Patriot Pen essay contest. He was presented a trophy and $750 cash award...

OPS Bond receives overwhemling approval Marcus Jeffrey retained his Ward 4 seat on the Okmulgee City Council in Tuesday’s election, winning 56.44 percent of the 652 votes cast. Challenger Charlie Peop...

Teachers want five-day school week again The Okmulgee School Board’s Tuesday meeting began with a teleconference from Jake Hewett of Bledsoe, Hewett, & Gullekson, detailing the results of their FY23 a...

OFD installs smoke detectors for residents Members of the Okmulgee Fire Department have not let a busy time of year keep them from going above and beyond in service to the citizens of Okmulgee. Tuesda...

Okmulgeean recognized at National Black Cowboy Rodeo Awards Gala in OKC History was made at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City Feb. 10 as the inaugural National Black Cow...

Election Results will be available on the okmulgee times website and facebook page, and full information will be published in Friday’s edition.

Morris school board welcomes coach, students The Morris Public Schools board welcomed the MHS Academic Team along with Coach Jeremy Avery at Monday’s meeting. Avery introduced the team to the board. T...

Trane provides update on courthouse construction On Monday, the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners heard an update from Trane representative Jason Davey about the ongoing construction at the court...

Crash involved Okmulgee County District #1 truck A Muskogee woman succumbed to injuries sustained last week in a crash in Muskogee. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol investigated the collision on Feb. 8 at ...