Okmulgee firefighters responded to a car crash Friday afternoon on Hwy 75 at the stoplight near Walmart. A BMW sedan, bearing a Georgia license plate, was reported by eyewitnesses going northbound in ...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners gathered for their regular weekly meeting on Monday, where they tackled a small agenda ranging from road closures and utility agreements to tax allocations, ...

Early voting begins Thursday, Oct. 9, for voters in Okmulgee County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day have the option of voting early at their County Election Board....

The heartbeat of Oklahoma history has long been fueled by the sacrifice and service of its veterans and now, a new campaign seeks to honor one of its most distinguished and often overlooked groups: Na...

The sweet nostalgia of family-friendly fall fun returns next weekend as the 2025 Okmulgee Pecan Festival is almost here. Organized by the Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce, this year’s event, themed “The T...

It’s Gumbo Time! The public is invited to attend the annual Gumbo Fest this Saturday, Oct. 4, beginning at 10 a.m. The festival is the town’s main fundraiser and those funds are important in helping m...

Local, county, school and civic organizations are encouraged to attend a series of free seminars this fall focused on Oklahoma’s open meeting and open records laws. The seminars, hosted by Oklahoma At...

Editor’s Note: The Okmulgee Times and Henryetta Free-Lance will host an Open House next Friday, Oct. 10, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The public is invited to stop by to see what we offer, look at old...

Fifty years ago, Oklahoma high school football crowned a slate of champions that still stir memories across the state - none more so than two programs right here in Okmulgee County. In 1975, the Okmul...

In a letter issued to parents, staff and community members, Okmulgee Public Schools Superintendent Lu-Vona Copeland addressed the growing concern surrounding the fate of the Okmulgee High School build...

The Muscogee Nation has released the official results from its 2025 General Election held on Saturday, Sept. 20, and announced a Run-Off Election for National Council Seat B in three districts. The ru...

Congratulations to OHS Homecoming Queen Emma Mitchell (above) and BHS Homecoming Queen & King Aiden Taylor and Kai Mitchell (below), who were crowned at last Friday night’s Homecoming Ceremonies....

There was a great show of spirit and community support at Harmon Stadium Friday during the ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly renovated facility, including seating, track and turf. A special thanks...

Okmulgee Bulldog pride will be on display this weekend as alumni from across the decades return for Homecoming Weekend, set for Friday and Saturday. Among the many returning graduates, special recogni...

Okmulgee Main Street is excited to announce the return of its much-anticipated annual Harvest Spoon Chili Festival, taking place Saturday, Oct. 18, in historic Downtown Okmulgee. This family-friendly ...

The Okmulgee Police Department is actively investigating a homicide following a violent altercation that occurred Sept. 22 in the front yard of a residence located in the 800 block of Crutchmer Avenue...

A landmark day unfolded Wednesday as tribal leaders, city officials and community members gathered just off Highway 75 for a groundbreaking ceremony that marked the start of construction on the new Mu...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners held its regular meeting Monday, where key decisions were made concerning infrastructure upgrades, 911 mapping compliance and emergency management programs. ...

The spirit of Bulldog Pride will be on full display this Friday as Okmulgee Public Schools hosts its 2025 Homecoming celebration. With the crowning ceremony, pep assembly, ribbon cutting and a parade ...

A tragic dog attack that occurred in a wooded area of east Okmulgee has left a 31-year-old woman with life-altering injuries, prompting an ongoing investigation by the Okmulgee Police Department (OPD)...