Schools across the area recognized our Okmulgee County veterans last week with various assemblies and events. Pictured above, veterans attended Preston Schools’ program at the Jim Waller Event Center ...

Lots of activities were held last week to honor the men and women who have bravely served in the various branches of the United States Armed Forces. Above, veterans enjoy a complimentary breakfast, co...

Numbers rise in most areas The employment rate around the state fluctuated during September, according to the latest statistics from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission. Okmulgee County saw it...

EM Report heard The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners approved a number of items during their regular meeting on Monday, including the minutes from the Nov. 6 meeting and Invitation to Rebid for ...

It was a busy weekend for most county schools, as students and coaches, along with supporters, traveled the area to compete, some at State, while others were named champions and qualified to move to t...

Okmulgee Main Street encourages all to shop local, shop small PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR The holiday season officially kicks off in about a week, as local businesses get ready for shoppers looking for t...

Come play Bingo with Morris Community of Christ Church this Saturday, Nov. 11 (Veterans Day), at the Morris High School cafeteria. Doors open at 5 p.m. and dinner starts at 5:30 p.m., with Bingo to fo...

Early voting underway; election is Tuesday Early voting for the City of Morris Mayor election continues today at the Okmulgee County Courthouse. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on ...

Okmulgee Dunbar School hosted two special guests during their Veterans Day Assembly, organized by Asst. Principal Dr. Dianna Humphrey. Guest speakers were Veterans Tony Gustin (left) and Robert Marek ...

Okmulgee County residents gathered at First Baptist Church last Thursday for an educational meeting aimed at addressing the alarming rise in fentanyl addiction and overdoses. The event, featured speak...

Muscogee Nation Lighthorse announced the arrest of a suspect wanted in connection with a stabbing that took place on Monday afternoon. On Tuesday, they released a statement: “On November 6, 2023, at a...

Tickets are available for the upcoming Okmulgee County Homeless Shelter Baked Potato & Bake Sale Fundraiser, which will take place Thursday from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. and 4:30-6 p.m. at the First Met...

Events planned to honor military Veterans Day is Nov. 11, and this date is set aside to honor the men and women who have served in the various branches of the United States Armed Forces. Many activiti...

Health department remodeling project approved Chief Lee Johnson of the Liberty Fire Department attended the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners meeting on Monday with questions about the expenditur...

Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) proudly welcomed distinguished Instructional Leadership administrators from Oklahoma CareerTech last Thursday and Friday. The event was privileged to host Brent ...

The Okmulgee Times is excited to announce the return of the Cookie Crawl, in conjunction with Okmulgee Main Street and Small Business Saturday, Nov. 25. “Last year, the event was a great success with ...

PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR Homelessness is something that has been around for years. Finding solutions to the problem is no easy feat - eradicating homelessness completely is virtually impossible. For m...

Downtown Okmulgee was busy Tuesday despite the cold weather as residents and families came out for Okmulgee Main Street’s Scare on the Square. In addition to those handing out treats around the downto...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners met for their end-of-the-month meeting on Tuesday, where they heard a presentation from members of the Okmulgee Humane Society regarding their plans for a ne...

From the comfort of her brand-new porch, 94-year-old Muscogee citizen, Norma Factor was presented with a symbolic key from Principal Chief, David Hill during a ceremony on Oct. 27. The ceremony celebr...