With local schools and students preparing for class with all the excitement of a new year, here are some important dates to keep in mind: Okmulgee Public Schools • Classes begin Aug. 16 • Dunbar Schoo...

This week, Okmulgee High School’s Showpiece of Okmulgee, led by Director Carl Stringer, Assistant Director Daryl Christy and Colorguard Coach Sandra Coleman, began their preparation for the upcoming m...

Oklahoma’s annual sales tax holiday will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 4, and end at 12 midnight on Sunday, Aug. 6. The event will provide Okmulgee County residents and others the opportunity to...

Several events are on tap this weekend across Okmulgee County. Here’s what’s lined up: YMCA School Supply Distribution The Okmulgee County Family YMCA will host a County-Wide School Supply Giveaway Sa...

Two local banks showed their support for Okmulgee Public Schools (OPS) through the donation of school supplies for the upcoming year. First National Bank & Trust (FNB) and Mabrey Bank stepped up to su...

Update given on 911 Communication Part 2 After a report aired recently on Fox 23 titled “Records: Okmulgee Co. commissioners, jail leaders, DA worked behind-the-scenes to help oust 911 leaders,” OCCJA...

OADC works on front lines for growth, development A community meeting attended by members and local leadership, was held July 31st at the East Central Electric Co-op building to discuss Okmulgee’s par...

It’s finally here! Get ready for a fantastic showcase of creativity and craftsmanship this weekend at the Scrap Happy Quilting Guild’s eagerly awaited Craft Show. Aptly named the “Quilt Upon a Star” Q...

Plans are now finalized for the return of the 5th Street Community Gathering next weekend. The event is held during the weekend of the historic Roy LeBlanc Okmulgee Invitational Rodeo, now in its 68th...

Longtime educator and Okmulgee County native Mark Hudson was among the nine people that were recently inducted into the Oklahoma Coaches Association. The event took place before the annual OCA Coaches...

The Okmulgee County Backto- School Prayer Walk will be held this Saturday, Aug. 5, beginning at 9 a.m. at Okmulgee High School’s Brock Gymnasium. Participants will gather before traveling to the vario...

Starting today, you can try your key on the treasure chest lock located at the Okmulgee Times, 320 W. 6th Street. The first person to open the chest will win $500 cash presented by First Family Federa...

The Okmulgee Community Playhouse completed a successful presentation of “The Wizard of Oz” last weekend at the historic Orpheum Theatre. Residents from all over the area, including Okmulgee County too...

Okmulgee County Emergency Management is excited to announce that they are currently accepting applications for dedicated volunteers to join their team. Led by Jeffrey Moore, Director of Emergency Mana...

The Okmulgee County Family YMCA is hosting a County-Wide School Supply Giveaway event which was previously hosted by the Salvation Army, according to Executive Director Katie McElhaney. The drive thru...

The Okmulgee County Emergency Management department’s volunteer program took another step forward Monday as the policy for the group was approved by commissioners during their regular board meeting. T...

The Okmulgee Lions Club was privileged to have Carlisle Mabrey III as our guest speaker last Tuesday. Mabrey is well known in Okmulgee, serving as mayor for three terms, as president of the Chamber of...

The Driving Force Behind Okmulgee Main Street Rural America is as complex as it is unique. The complexity is in the systems that keep the cities and towns running, and its uniqueness in the form of th...

New OCSO sub-unit to tackle gang violence, illegal activities In response to a large-scale gang related shooting earlier in 2023 which occurred at the Okmulgee County Fairgrounds, the Okmulgee County ...

Quilting has been a necessity, an art form and a means of expression for centuries. It brings together creativity, skill, and a sense of community, and for the past 27 years, the Scrap Happy Quilters ...