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City honors retiring law enforcement
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City honors retiring law enforcement
By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
February 23, 2024
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...
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Sample ballots available for March 5 election
February 23, 2024
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...
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Supt. Dove thanks community for support
February 21, 2024
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...
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County passes resolution to improve road safety
By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
February 21, 2024
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...
Elisha Harbin named Head of School at TAOO
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Elisha Harbin named Head of School at TAOO
February 21, 2024
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...
National FFA Week
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National FFA Week
By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
February 21, 2024
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...
Okmulgee student wins state essay award
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Okmulgee student wins state essay award
February 21, 2024
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...
Jeffrey re-elected to city post
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Jeffrey re-elected to city post
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
February 16, 2024
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...
OPS board hears audit results
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OPS board hears audit results
By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
February 16, 2024
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...
Keeping the Community Safe
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Keeping the Community Safe
By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
February 16, 2024
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...
Honoring the Legends of the Arena
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Honoring the Legends of the Arena
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
February 16, 2024
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...
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Election Results
February 14, 2024
Election Results will be available on the okmulgee times website and facebook page, and full information will be published in Friday’s edition.
MHS Academic Team snags second State title
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MHS Academic Team snags second State title
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
February 14, 2024
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...
Farm Bureau Week recognized in Okmulgee County
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Farm Bureau Week recognized in Okmulgee County
By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
February 14, 2024
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...
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Muskogee County accident claims life of woman
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
February 14, 2024
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 ...
MN partners with tribes to bring EBT Program to reservation
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MN partners with tribes to bring EBT Program to reservation
February 14, 2024
The Muscogee Nation is partnering with the Chickasaw Nation, Cherokee Nation, Hunger Free Oklahoma and USDA Food and Nutrition Services to bring the Summer EBT Program for Children to the Muscogee Res...
McDade is new cemetery caretaker
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McDade is new cemetery caretaker
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
February 13, 2024
Okmulgee Cemetery supt. shares insights, challenges Mark McDade is the new superintendent of the Okmulgee Cemetery, who offered insights into his role and the challenges faced in maintaining the histo...
Auction Baskets Ready for Fundraiser Dinner
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Auction Baskets Ready for Fundraiser Dinner
February 11, 2024
Tickets are still available for the upcoming fundraiser to benefit Landmark for All Generations, Inc. The Spaghetti Dinner will be held Monday, Feb. 12, from 5-8 p.m. at the Okmulgee Elks Lodge, 701 S...
City Council, School Bond Vote is Tuesday
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City Council, School Bond Vote is Tuesday
February 10, 2024
Early voting continues today for voters in Okmulgee County. Early voting is available until 6 p.m. at the Okmulgee County Courthouse, located at 314 W. 7th Street. The February election is a multi-ent...
A Civic Servant
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A Civic Servant
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
February 9, 2024
Community mourns the loss of Dean Craig Ilan Dean Craig, known by many as “Dean,” a longtime member of the Okmulgee Lions Club, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 7. Though not a native of Okmulgee, he calle...
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Keep Okmulgee Beautiful Week set April 12-18
March 13, 2026
Residents encouraged to clean up properties, apply for free burn permits and take advantage of community cleanup opportunities. The City of Okmulgee is inviting residents and businesses to help spruce...
Faith, Fellowship and a Message of Hope
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Faith, Fellowship and a Message of Hope
March 13, 2026
More than a hundred young people from across Okmulgee gathered recently for a powerful afternoon of faith, fun and encouragement during the Okmulgee Youth Rally hosted by Restore Church at Dunbar Midd...
Bridging the Gap
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Bridging the Gap
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
March 13, 2026
Part 1 of 2 - In many rural communities across Oklahoma, finding a job is not always about whether work exists. Sometimes the challenge lies in something less visible, the gap between what employers s...
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Morris City Council hears report on storm siren installation
By KAY RABBITT-BROWER SPECIAL TO THE TIMES 
March 13, 2026
According to Okmulgee County Emergency Management Director Jeffrey Moore, severe weather sirens should be installed in Morris by April 30. Moore updated the Morris City Council on the sirens during th...
American Legion celebrates 107th birthday
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American Legion celebrates 107th birthday
March 13, 2026
As The American Legion celebrates its 107th birthday, observed March 15-17, Legionnaires across the nation are reflecting on more than a century of service rooted in a guiding principle that has never...
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