The Okmulgee City Council convened in regular session Tuesday, approving a full agenda that included ordinance amendments, infrastructure investments, budget adjustments and routine monthly reports. A...

Okmulgee County residents gathered across several days to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., with programs spanning schools, churches and community events. Activities included a ...

With the possibility of inclement weather and extended periods of sub-freezing temperatures expected to begin Friday and continue through the weekend, Okmulgee County Emergency Management, along with ...

The Okmulgee Association of Christian Leaders (OACL) has announced its newly elected board of directors for 2026, marking another milestone for an organization rooted in prayer, unity and service to t...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners tackled a wide-ranging agenda Tuesday morning, approving critical public safety upgrades, authorizing new vehicles for the Sheriff’s Office, advancing road i...

Due to projected inclement weather later this week, officials have announced a schedule adjustment for the 2026 Patrons Bank Invitational Basketball Tournament. The tournament will now begin on Wednes...

KAY RABBITT-BROWER SPECIAL TO THE TIMES Following an almost 45-minute executive session, Beggs City Council members reconvened their monthly meeting on Jan. 12. During the session, the members voted t...

An accident that occurred in December 2025 at the intersection of U.S. Highway 75 and Conifer Road in Okmulgee County has been updated following an investigation by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Accord...

Members of the Okmulgee County Community Garden are invited to attend the Garden’s first bi-annual meeting of the year on Thursday, Jan. 22. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. at the Okmulgee County Fairgro...

A detailed audit presentation highlighting significant financial improvements drew a large crowd to the Okmulgee Board of Education’s regular meeting on Jan. 13, as community members filled the boardr...

It was, as George Tiger put it, “just a matter of time.” That moment arrives Saturday evening, Jan. 17, when Wilson High School hosts Beggs in a basketball matchup that will mark a milestone not only ...

The Morris Board of Education conducted its January regular meeting with several personnel actions, financial approvals and academic updates, including acceptance of a major donation, contract action ...

A heartfelt act of generosity and remembrance will take center court later this month as Preston Schools host the First McKinley McGirt Memorial Teddy Bear Toss, an event designed to honor the memory ...

With the clock ticking toward the final deadline, Okmulgee County Treasurer Lindsay Bunch is urging property owners to take advantage of the extended property tax payment window before penalties take ...

Struggle to keep the Okmulgee County Courthouse heating and air system operational took center stage Monday morning, as county commissioners voiced mounting frustration over equipment damage, delayed ...

City of Okmulgee offices and public works operations will be closed Monday, Jan. 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The closure will include City Hall offices and public works services f...

As communities across the nation pause to honor the life, leadership and enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Okmulgee community is preparing for a weekend of remembrance, reflection and...

Crews pour new sidewalks and install curb ramps along W. 6th Street at Oklahoma Avenue as part of a phased ODOT-funded downtown sidewalk grant. A future phase could run from the railroad tracks toward...

The Okmulgee Fire Department welcomed a new engine into service during a traditional “push-in” ceremony at Fire Station No. 2 on E. 8th Street, marking a major public-safety investment for the city. C...

What started as a quiet desire to help one person has grown into a heartfelt community outreach aimed at helping many. Belinda VanBuskirk, a longtime Okmulgee resident, has launched BK’s Blessing Box,...