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Henryetta Labor Day Celebration arrives
August 29, 2025
Henryetta’s Main Street will roar to life this weekend as First Family Federal Credit Union presents the 13th Annual Smokin’ Hot Car & Bike Show. The popular event, set for Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2...
Schulter expands pathways to HS diploma for all ages
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Schulter expands pathways to HS diploma for all ages
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
August 27, 2025
For many in Okmulgee County, the chance to earn a high school diploma once seemed out of reach. At Schulter Public Schools, that is no longer the case. Thanks to a flexible diploma program, students o...
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City holiday closings announced
August 27, 2025
Please be advised that all Okmulgee City Hall offices and Public Works operations will be closed Monday, Sept. 1, in observance of Labor Day. Emergency service operations, police and fire departments ...
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Dunbar Class of 1965 plans 60th reunion
August 27, 2025
The Dunbar High School Class of 1965 will celebrate their 60th class reunion Friday through Sunday, Sept. 26-28, at Dunbar Learning Center, located at 420 E. 2nd Street in Okmulgee. Classmates are inv...
Beggs to host OCC Overdose Awareness Day event
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Beggs to host OCC Overdose Awareness Day event
August 27, 2025
In recognition of Overdose Awareness Day, the Okmulgee County Consortium will host a community event focused on saving lives and providing essential resources. The event is set for tomorrow, Aug. 28, ...
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County to purchase ambulance
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
August 27, 2025
The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners covered a wide range of county business during their regular Monday meeting, held Aug. 25 at the courthouse conference room. From emergency equipment upgrade...
Big Brain Trivia Night raises over $12,000
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Big Brain Trivia Night raises over $12,000
August 27, 2025
Okmulgee Main Street is thrilled to announce the success of its 2025 Big Brain Trivia Night, held Saturday, Aug. 2, at OSUIT’s State Room. Fourteen spirited teams came together for a night of friendly...
Brothers have opportunity of a lifetime in ‘Ragtime’
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Brothers have opportunity of a lifetime in ‘Ragtime’
By Patrick Ford Editor 
August 22, 2025
Two Okmulgee youngsters are hitting the big stage this weekend in Tulsa. Ezekiel and Nicholas Harbin, are featured in the hit musical “Ragtime” at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center. “We are so excited ...
Uncovering the Forgotten
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Uncovering the Forgotten
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
August 22, 2025
When historian Wayman Lewis talks about Okmulgee’s Black history, he doesn’t recite timelines - he revives heartbeats. And this weekend, those heartbeats will rise again through the Hidden Histories E...
Council hears archway proposal for 6th Street
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Council hears archway proposal for 6th Street
By Patrick Ford Editor 
August 22, 2025
The Okmulgee City Council met Tuesday working through a full agenda of ordinances, property issues and community development proposals. An exciting presentation came from Okmulgee Main Street board me...
Nunn enters OPS board race with vision for change
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Nunn enters OPS board race with vision for change
By Patrick Ford Editor 
August 22, 2025
Meet the Candidate Community Q&A with Chase Nunn • When: Sunday at 2 p.m. • Where: Tavern 56 in Okmulgee • What: Chase Nunn, Okmulgee School Board candidate for Seat 4, will answer questions, share hi...
OCEM suspends search operations
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OCEM suspends search operations
August 20, 2025
The search for a missing woman has been suspended following a week-long operation. On Monday, the Okmulgee County Emergency Management (OCEM), in coordination with multiple local, state, tribal and vo...
Community unites for prayer walk
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Community unites for prayer walk
By Patrick Ford Editor 
August 20, 2025
Last Friday evening, Okmulgee residents gathered in faith and solidarity for a community prayer walk aimed at confronting violence and bringing prayerful support to local neighborhoods. The walk began...
Oral Health on Wheels
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Oral Health on Wheels
By DANIELLE HAYS OCCJA EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 
August 20, 2025
Last week, the Mobile Smiles of Oklahoma unit made its impactful presence known at the Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority (OCCJA), delivering essential dental services in a specially outfitted...
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County approves new dispatch employees
By Patrick Ford Editor 
August 20, 2025
The Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners met Monday morning at the courthouse, addressing a full slate of agenda items with several key approvals. Commissioners unanimously approved the minut...
Prayer walk planned today
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Prayer walk planned today
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
August 15, 2025
Residents from across Okmulgee are being called to come together in faith and unity this Friday, Aug. 15, at 6 p.m. for a community prayer walk aimed at confronting violence and cover- ing the city in...
OHS students relocated as school year begins
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OHS students relocated as school year begins
By Patrick Ford Editor 
August 15, 2025
Okmulgee High School students will begin classes on Tuesday, Aug. 19, at the C.A.A.T. (formerly Eastside Elementary) campus after structural issues at the historic OHS building prompted an urgent relo...
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Road addition approved
By Patrick Ford Editor 
August 15, 2025
The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners met Monday, addressing a full agenda of routine approvals, infrastructure projects, and operational updates. The meeting opened with an invocation that inclu...
Ribbon Cutting Held for Dr. Ann Alexander Children’s Garden
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Ribbon Cutting Held for Dr. Ann Alexander Children’s Garden
August 15, 2025
Members of the Okmulgee County Community Garden and the Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce celebrate the dedication of the Children’s Garden to longtime garden advocate Dr. Ann Alexander with a ribbon-cutti...
Beggs City Council approves budget
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Beggs City Council approves budget
By KAY RABBITT-BROWER SPECIAL TO THE TIMES 
August 15, 2025
During its Aug. 11 meeting, the Beggs City Council approved the 2025-26 budget, along with entering into an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Okmulgee County Emergency Management, and took action ...
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Harlan Ford Toy Drive continues
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Harlan Ford Toy Drive continues
December 12, 2025
The 10th annual Harlan Ford Toy Drive continues through Dec. 20. Organized with the support of the Okmulgee County Department of Human Services and the Okmulgee Police Department, this year’s toy driv...
‘Care Cart’
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‘Care Cart’
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
December 12, 2025
Sometimes leadership doesn’t start with a title, a committee or a grant. Sometimes it starts with an 11-year-old girl who simply notices people around her - and chooses to care. That’s exactly what Mo...
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Beggs City Council hires new municipal judge
By KAY RABBITT-BROWER SPECIAL TO THE TIMES 
December 12, 2025
During its final meeting of the year, Beggs City Council accepted the resignation of the municipal court judge, hired a new municipal judge, approved an internet service contract, took action on a DEQ...
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OPS board handles staffing at December meeting
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
December 12, 2025
The Okmulgee Board of Education met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, with all members present. Board members approved the Nov. 11 meeting minutes, monthly encumbrances across district funds and one...
Downtown Okmulgee Is Merry & Bright
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Downtown Okmulgee Is Merry & Bright
December 12, 2025
Holiday spirits are high in downtown Okmulgee. Be sure to take a drive down Okmulgee’s 6th Street to see all the lights, including the decorated Council House Square, as the holiday season continues, ...
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