Part 4 of 4 The Okmulgee Times recently had the honor of being nominated as one of Okmulgee County’s Unsung Heroes. To be honest, everyone was pleasantly surprised as well as being humbly pleased with...

“The Wizard of Oz,” Okmulgee Community Theatre’s next production, is scheduled for July 28-30 at the Orpheum Theatre, 210 W. 7th St. in downtown Okmulgee. The cast is learning and getting into charact...

Contracts renewed, resignations accepted The Morris Public School Board of Education approved the student handbook for FY 2024, which adds a new behavior management plan for the middle and high school...

District enrollment underway A charter application under consideration for several months was denied during Monday’s meeting of the Okmulgee School board. A Charter Application from The Academy of Okm...

A former Morris Public School teacher will be behind bars following his sentencing last week in federal court. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that D...

The Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority presented Dr. Miranda Ruleford with an award of acknowledgment for her service in providing dental care for our local incarcerated persons. OCCJA Executi...

Collect cash prizes with the winning key The Okmulgee Times Treasure Hunt kicks off Friday and you could be the winner of a trove of prizes from local merchants, and $500 in cash provided by First Fam...

Jean Gouthier recognized for 45 years of service The Okmulgee County Commissioners welcomed new Emergency Management Director Jeffrey Moore during Monday’s meeting. Moore previously served as the Emer...

Highway named in honor of Senator Roger Ballenger Family, friends and community members gathered July 8 at Hwy. 56 and Madison Ave. west of Okmulgee as a sign honoring the late Senator Roger Ballenger...

Attendees of the Okmulgee Public Library were visited by a host of interesting animals over the last couple of weeks. Last week, Red Dirt Reptiles showed off a few scaly friends, and on Wednesday, Reg...

Updates given by Coach Cordell Love Wren Hawthorne, superintendent of The Academy of Seminole (TAOS), was back to present the plans for The Academy of Okmulgee, along with a few supporters from the co...

Historic rodeo set for Aug. 11-12 It is just over a month away from the start of the Okmulgee Roy LeBlanc Invitational Rodeo. Now in its 68th year, the rodeo will be held Aug. 11-12, at the Bob Arring...

Retired treasurer ready for family time June 30 marked the end of service for longtime Okmulgee County Treasurer Vonna Lampkins. She was honored with a reception last week, and on Monday, officially h...

Part 3 of 4 The Okmulgee Times recently had the honor of being nominated as one of Okmulgee County’s Unsung Heroes. To be honest, everyone was pleasantly surprised as well as being humbly pleased with...

Dean Craig: The Man with the Colorful Life The Okmulgee Times is featuring local residents who are making a difference in the community. These individuals don’t seek accolades for themselves, but go a...

Lindsay Bunch was sworn in Monday morning as the new Okmulgee County Treasurer by Judge Pandee Ramirez (right). Joining her in the ceremony is her husband, Dakota and son Arlon. Her mother and sister ...

CP Kelco representatives presented their sponsorship check to City of Okmulgee Emergency Management Director Ken Anderson for the Fireworks Extravaganza held Tuesday. Pictured from left are City Manag...

McGuire honored for service to county Undersheriff Fred McGuire officially said goodbye at Monday’s session of the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners. McGuire, who retired June 30, thanked everyon...