With funding through the federal Child and Adult Care Food Program, students at Morris Public Schools will now receive a third meal during the last hour of each school day. The idea came to Nutrition ...

Wednesday was an exciting day for Okmulgee Public School teachers as the Okmulgee Education Foundation surprised the recipients with their ‘wish’ that had been submitted earlier in the year. Making th...

The 2023 Dripping Springs Living History Encampment and Mountain Man Redezvous returns next week, and the public is invited to come take a journey back in time at the annual event. The Rendezvous is s...

A community discussion and information session on Fentanyl and Opioid Use, along with the usage of Narcan, will be held Thursday, Nov. 2, at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church, located at 5th & Seminole i...

‘Servant Leader’ attitude attributed to military background Veterans Day is Nov. 11, a time spent to thank the men and women that have given part of their life to serve in the U.S. military. Some have...

Okmulgee Public Schools responded last week to allegations of child abuse made by a parent of a student with special needs. An OPS paraprofessional was accused of spanking a special needs student at t...

Deadline approaches for teams, sponsors It’s Time for DodgeBrawl! The annual fundraiser for Okmulgee Public Schools is approaching. The event, sponsored by Neal’s Homestore is set for Nov. 18, from 6-...

Congratulations to this year’s winners of the Harvest Spoon Chili Festival, who braved the rain and cold temperatures to compete. There were 22 entries despite the gloomy weather. Winners of the chili...

OYP Roll Off Day is Saturday 7-11 a.m. at the YMCA parking lot The Okmulgee Young Professionals (OYP) are excited to bring back Roll Off Day this Saturday, Nov. 4, at the parking lot of the Okmulgee Y...

As October and Breast Cancer Awareness Month are soon coming to a close, Luv Ford of Henryetta, along with the Henryetta Free- Lance, Okmulgee Times and McIntosh County Democrat newspapers, are encour...

Scare on the Square returns this Halloween Okmulgee Main Street is excited to host the Scare on the Square, which will take place Tuesday, Oct. 31, from 5 - 7 p.m. Besides the businesses and organizat...

Okmulgee PD seeks additional information PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR The investigation into a shooting last week is still ongoing as officials seek additional information. The shooting incident happened ...

Special election is Nov. 14 A Special Election for Mayor of the City of Morris will be held Tuesday, Nov. 14. There are three citizens seeking the post: • Joe Berryhill • Greg Foreman • Nicholas Jindr...

The Okmulgee Pecan Festival and Harvest Spoon Chili Fest are still going on this weekend, despite rain that has already fallen, and more expected before a cold front settles in next week. It will stil...

During a special meeting Monday, the Okmulgee Public School Board of Education discussed their efforts to push more content that will help keep parents and students informed about what’s happening on ...

Stop by the Chamber of Commerce Tent on Friday and Saturday to purchase not only your favorite Pecan Festival merchandise, but yummy Pecan Brittle prepared and packaged by Chef Grady Perryman of the O...

Costumes, candy and more. --- Beggs Trunk or Treat Main Street • Downtown Beggs Saturday, Oct. 28 • 5-8 p.m. Hotdogs, face painting and lots of candy. Following the event, a City Christmas Tree lighti...

Costume contest planned Okmulgee Main Street is excited to host the Scare on the Square event this year! The annual downtown trick or treating event will take place Tuesday, Oct. 31, from 5-7 p.m. The...

Red Ribbon Week underway National Red Ribbon Week is underway, which occurs each year from Oct. 23-31. This year’s Red Ribbon Campaign Theme is “Be Kind to Your Mind. Live Drug-Free.” The theme, submi...

Rides for the upcoming Pecan Festival were erected Monday afternoon in advance Thursday’s opening of the three-day event. Be sure to pick up a voucher for $25 wristbands for the carnival rides at seve...