Several county agencies who work hard in the fight for child abuse prevention met last Thursday on the courthouse lawn to place pinwheels in support of Child Abuse Prevention Month. Pictured above lef...

Prisoners of War in Okmulgee Okmulgee, Oklahoma is protesting the use of a hospital there for the care of German prisoners of war, Sen. Thomas (D-Okla) said today, and added that he asked the surgeon ...

Congratulations to Morris seniors Maddie Moore and Junior Walls, who were named MHS Prom Queen and King. The 2023 Morris High School Prom was held this past Friday.

St. Michael Catholic Church in Henryetta will hold a Spaghetti Dinner Saturday, April 22, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be hosted by the Altar Society and Fr. Robert Duck, and will feature spa...

RSVP needed for event The Okmulgee County Conservation District will hold a Free Soil Health Workshop and Dinner Tuesday, April 25. Topics and agenda include Greg Scott - Oklahoma Conservation Commiss...

Oklahoma commission names award recipients Senator Roger Thompson of Okemah will be be among those honored by the Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women (OCSW). Thompson, along with Representative...

The Okmulgee County Democratic Party of Oklahoma is conducting its biennial County Convention. Any registered Democrat residing in Okmulgee County is invited to attend and participate. The Precinct Me...

All meals served with fruit and milk. Breakfast also served with juice and Pop Tart option. PB&J is an option each day for lunch. • Monday: Muffin Lunch: Mama Mia Pasta, Green Beans • Tuesday: Breakfa...

Nolan Crowley has resigned as the top executive of both the Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce and the Okmulgee Main Street program. Sources confirmed to the Okmulgee Times that Crowley submitted his letter...

A Henryetta woman is facing several charges in Okmulgee County district court, after she was arrested attempting to get contraband inside the county jail. On April 2, the female, identified as Kaylea ...

Can any of us remember our “kid days” of backyard neighborhood sports games where two of the “leaders” would choose their team members oneby- one. I barely can, but I’m telling you right now, my first...

Okmulgee Mayor and Pastor Mickey Baldwin and City Councilmember and Pastor Marcus Jeffrey led the community in a Prayer Gathering Tuesday on the north side of Council House Square on 6th Street. A spa...

Lots of young ones were excited to be back at Okmulgee Municipal Park this year to hunt for eggs at the Okmulgee Service League Community Egg Hunt Saturday. Prizes, candy and gifts were hidden inside ...

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week is April 9-15 Have you ever wondered who’s the person behind emergency calls to 911? Those individuals are essential to the public, which is why National ...

Oklahoma State University’s Pesticide Safety Education Program will partner with the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry to host two unwanted pesticide disposal days in McAlester on ...

Play to be performed April 28 at Orpheum Theatre The Okmulgee Community Theatre has been busy rehearsing for their next performance, “Clue,” a comedy involving murder on stage and ‘who did it?’ The st...

The Okmulgee Fire Department C Shift was visited earlier this week by Okmulgee Cub Scout Pack 102, led by Cub Master Donnie Alexander. The members tried on the SCBAs (air packs), saw how the thermal i...

Coveted Morel Mushrooms make an appearance When we begin seeing Dogwood, Redbud and Parson Pear trees in bloom along with the newly green grass and yellow Easter lilies, it is a sure sign springtime i...

It was a night to impress for Okmulgee County 4-H members at the Fashion and Speech Contest on March 24 at the fairgrounds. The contest, open to all Cloverbuds, Junior and Senior 4-H members, showcase...

Preston 4-H and the Muscogee Nation Conservation District worked together March 25 to help make a grand opening to the Okmulgee Walmart Garden Center Season. On hand were leaders Julie Norem and Loren...