To get an interesting and informative perspective on this subject, let’s go to Isaiah 55:8 where we read, “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways, saith the Lord.” This t...

Most counties in Oklahoma saw a rise in jobless rates during June, according to the latest statistics from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission. Okmulgee County’s rate increased slightly during...

What’s better than having a beard? Using that beard for a good cause. That’s exactly what’s happening! This year, during the First Family Federal Credit Union Smokin’ Hot Car Show, Henryetta will have...

Kelly Baehler was still in shock after her key opened the lock Tuesday afternoon for the Okmulgee Times Treasure Hunt. After saying that she ‘never wins anything,’ Baehler was excited to walk away wit...

Thousands flocked to Okmulgee for the 69th annual Roy LeBlanc Okmulgee Invitational Rodeo this past weekend. A block party, the 5th Street Gathering, provided fun, drinks, a car show and lots of vendo...

We welcomed Lion Erik Zoellner’s wife, Shamron Zoellner as our speaker on Tuesday. Shamron is the Juvenile Educator Coordinator for the Okmulgee County Jail and shared some of her life with us. Shamro...

Wednesday: Breakfast: Biscuit, Gravy, Sausage Lunch: Cheeseburger, Burger Fixin’s, Chips or Fries Thursday: Breakfast: French Toast, Syrup Lunch: Chicken Nuggets, Mashed Potato, Gravy, Green Beans, Ro...

Merrick Winters of Okmulgee recently completed her service as an Oklahoma 4-H STEMist intern in Stillwater. Every summer, two college students or recent high school graduates are selected to spend 10 ...

Alumni and friends of Dunbar School gathered for the Dunbar All-School Reunion from Aug. 2-4, celebrating decades of memories with lively events, heartfelt tributes and joyous reunions. Pictured are s...

It was a night filled with fun, a bit of learning (and some fundraising) as the community gathered in the OSUIT State Room for Okmulgee Main Street’s annual Big Brain Trivia event. The evening, which ...

The Okmulgee Lions Club met Tuesday, July 30, at noon at First Baptist Church. The club was treated to have Tara Leneave, Manager of the Oklahoma Employment Securities Commission, along with Sheri Fri...

Oklahoma’s attorney general on Tuesday asked the state Supreme Court to force a state board to comply with its month-old order to rescind a contract with the St. Isidore Catholic charter school. If th...

Dunbar High School basketball players joined Clarence James (speaking) and Coach T.R. Clement at a past reunion where the squad received honors for their run to the state basketball championship. In 1...

Alumni over the years have shared their experiences and memories of Dunbar High School, including historical events they witnessed or participated in, notable individuals they encountered, and their p...

Friday • Aug. 2 2 p.m. - Registration 5 p.m. - Meet & Greet Fish Fry --- Saturday • Aug. 3 9-10:30 a.m. - Prayer Breakfast w/ jesse fraizier 10:30 a.m. - presentation w/ tamra turner 11 a.m. - Table G...

Last week, at the Oklahoma State 4-H Round Up in Stillwater, Okmulgee County 4-H celebrated a remarkable achievement with the recognition of Billy Haltom for his outstanding contributions to youth dev...

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of The Academy of Okmulgee (TAOO), a brandnew school designed to meet the needs of families in our community,” Superintendent Wren Hawthorne announced this week. ...

The community is invited to join the 8th annual Okmulgee County Prayer Walk, which will be held this Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. The Prayer Walk will begin at Okmulgee High School’s Brock Gymnasium, ...

A huge shout out to our guest speakers at the July 2024 monthly Okmulgee County Democratic Party. As you know, we are all about education, information and involvement in our community. Hearing from co...

At Tuesday’s Lions Club meeting at First Baptist Church, we had as our guest and speaker Okmulgee County Assessor Ed Johnson. Our program chair for the day was Lion Duaine Janzen, who introduced Ed an...