Alynn LeBlanc, a National Honor Society member, and her father Kenneth gather donated food items to be distributed to local families for the holidays. As part of her community project, Alynn invited 1...

Congratulations to Talan Dobson, who was recently recognized as Luv Ford Athlete of the Week. Pictured with Dobson are Wilson Head Coach Matt LeGrand and Missy Nash of Luv Ford. Be sure to check each ...

Okmulgee Community Theatre brings “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens to the stage this weekend. This performance will take place at the historic Orpheum Theatre in downtown Okmulgee Friday and Sat...

As the holiday season continues, the Salvation Army seeks additional citizens, groups and any volunteers to help ring the bell. Please call Carol Smith at 918-758-6947 to schedule a time. Pictured tak...

The Muscogee Nation Department of Housing was joined by Principal Chief David Hill, Second Chief Del Beaver and members of the National Council as they held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Akhvs...

The Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority (OCCJA) continued one of its most meaningful traditions last week, hosting its annual Thanksgiving Lunch and bringing together a broad network of county ...

This report is a summary of activities Okmulgee County Emergency Management (OCEM) participated in and does not reflect all activities performed by or participated in by Okmulgee County Emergency Mana...

Green Country is celebrating one of its own this week as Grace Hogue, an exceptional Medical Assisting student from Green Country Technology Center, has been elected the new Northeast Region Vice Pres...

The holidays are a joyful time of the year, but they can also bring increased risks when electrical safety is overlooked. The American Red Cross reports an average of 40 home fires occur per day in De...

Ott and Jill Holleman, pictured on their wedding day in El Paso, Texas 56 years ago, are celebrating their 56th anniversary. Randy Holleman, Ott’s brother, served as best man, and Carrie Anna Holleman...

“I’m cleaning up my room,” says Joseph, 5. “People need room to walk so they don’t trip. I’m not hurting anyone and that makes God happy!” Whether you’re 5 years old or 50, cleaning your room is alway...

Ezekiel 3:18-21, 27 - “When I say to a wicked person, ‘You will surely die,’ and you do not warn them or speak out to dissuade them from their evil ways in order to save their life, that wicked person...

Henryetta Church of God, located at 202 W. Gentry, will host special guests Jim and Carol Miller on Sunday, Nov. 30, from 10-11:30 a.m. For more information, contact Pastor Daron Lee at 918-951-3862.

Often, an animal comes through the Okmulgee County (OKCO) Humane Society whose personality is so bright, so endearing and so completely charming that we find ourselves wondering why on earth they’re s...

Two of Okmulgee’s oldest congregations, Eastside Baptist Church and Second Baptist Church, will unite for a special joint worship service on Nov. 23 at Second Baptist Church. A community breakfast wil...

The holiday season is bringing community spirit to the forefront as VFW Post 539 and its Auxiliary prepare to host two special events in early December - one to honor local veterans and another to bri...

Congratulations to Henryetta senior Blaze Hill, who was recently recognized as Luv Ford’s Athlete of the Week. Pictured with Hill are HHS Football Coach Kevin Adler and Missy Nash of Luv Ford. Be sure...

• The Okmulgee Fire Department responded to a fire located on the 800 block of S. Kern. The small fire did little damage to the home, and although there were residents residing in the home at the time...

9:02 a.m. - 500 Block N. Clearcrest Ave. - Medical Assist 1:37 p.m. - Hwy 75 N & Hwy 56 Loop - Motor Vehicle/Pedestrian Accident 3:44 p.m. - 3500 Block S. Creek Ave. - Medical Assist ---

A group of young artists in Henryetta received an unforgettable surprise this week after being named winners of the Okmulgee Times & Henryetta Free-Lance Halloween Art Contest - a special ride to scho...