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Congressman Brecheen holds Okmulgee town hall
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Congressman Brecheen holds Okmulgee town hall
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
August 29, 2025
Congressman Josh Brecheen hosted a town hall meeting in Okmulgee this week, continuing his series of public forums across Oklahoma. Brecheen, who has pledged to limit his service in the U.S. House of ...
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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...
Anchor of Hope Women’s Conference to take place Sept. 19-20
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Anchor of Hope Women’s Conference to take place Sept. 19-20
August 29, 2025
The Anchor of Hope (AOH) Women’s Conference will be held Friday and Saturday, Sept. 19-20, at Jubilee Christian Center. The theme of this year’s event is “Redeemed.” This annual conference brings wome...
Put ‘Love Your Neighbor’ into Action
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Put ‘Love Your Neighbor’ into Action
August 29, 2025
Dear Editor, This is addressed to Congressman Brecheen following his town hall this week in Okmulgee. “Congressman, as someone who repeatedly states that the Bible is a source of truth and guidance, I...
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, ...
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...
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...
Star Trek Day Pet Costume Contest planned Sept. 8
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Star Trek Day Pet Costume Contest planned Sept. 8
August 20, 2025
Boldly go where no pet has gone before! Local pet lovers are invited to set their phasers to “fun” for an evening of fur, fandom, and a whole lot of wagging tails as Okmulgee celebrates Star Trek Day ...
County Prayer Walk unites community in faith
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County Prayer Walk unites community in faith
By Patrick Ford Editor 
August 7, 2025
Faith, community and commitment to local students filled the air Saturday morning as the 9th annual Okmulgee County School Prayer Walk launched from the historic Brock Gymnasium. With believers of all...
Stand for the Silent
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Stand for the Silent
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
August 6, 2025
Outside the Walmart on Wood Drive, two determined young women stood in the Oklahoma summer heat - not for recognition, but for a mission. Jamyah Mc-Clellan and Tylor Jackson were representing Stand fo...
One Donation. Three Lives.
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One Donation. Three Lives.
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
August 3, 2025
Part 1 -When Heather Houser talks about blood donation, she’s not reading from a script - she’s speaking as a mother. “My son was born with four holes in his heart,” she said. “He needed two transfusi...
Mabrey Bank announces local promotions
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Mabrey Bank announces local promotions
August 1, 2025
Mabrey Bank is proud to announce two internal promotions that further solidify the bank’s footprint in Okmulgee and the surrounding communities of East Central Oklahoma. Tim Davis, who has spent the l...
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Commissioners address property after tax sale
Approve Turning 55 parcels over to City of Okmulgee
By Patrick Ford Editor 
July 25, 2025
The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners focused on property management during their regular meeting on Monday, July 21, with a detailed discussion regarding parcels acquired by the county after the...
Library wrangles up summer fun
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Library wrangles up summer fun
By Patrick Ford Editor 
July 25, 2025
With a twirl of the rope and a hearty dose of cowboy charm, the Okmulgee Public Library wrapped up its 2025 Summer Reading Program for children on Wednesday with a lively performance by none other tha...
Collaboration brings fire safety initiative to Okmulgee
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Collaboration brings fire safety initiative to Okmulgee
July 25, 2025
In an extraordinary display of community collaboration and service, volunteers from the American Red Cross Tulsa Area Chapter, Muscogee Nation Gaming Enterprises (MNGE) and Okmulgee Emergency Manageme...
Forever Sisters Beauty Supply
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Forever Sisters Beauty Supply
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
July 25, 2025
When you walk into Forever Sisters LLC Beauty Supply, it doesn’t feel like just another store. It feels like something we’ve been waiting on. And now, inhale ... It. Is. Here. Located at 107 S. Centra...
Meet OKCO’s longest residents: White Claw and Closed
Community, Lifestyle
Meet OKCO’s longest residents: White Claw and Closed
July 25, 2025
Both waiting for 7+ months, neither have received a single application - but together, we can find their forever families. It’s been a while since our last Pet Pals column, and we’ve missed you! The l...
Dayle James
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Dayle James
E. Dayle James OHP Baker 52 - Okmulgee County 10 has finished his watch.
By Patrick 
July 24, 2025
E. Dayle James OHP Baker 52 - Okmulgee County 10 has finished his watch. E. Dayle James, of Okmulgee, was born in Muskogee, OK, June 21, 1948 to Kenneth Edward James and Maxine (Elsey) James. He passe...
Trips on a Tankful
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Trips on a Tankful
By CHRIS ANDERSON SPECIAL TO THE TIMES 
July 18, 2025
Can you guess it? Or, has your job, your schedule, your finances, your family or your health made you forget? This is an important time of year for you and your family. Sometimes, we get in so deep wi...
Okmulgee’s new postal & print shop delivers more than mail
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Okmulgee’s new postal & print shop delivers more than mail
By DAWN REPORTER REPORTER 
July 12, 2025
When I first stepped into Okmulgee Postal and Print on 6th Street, I thought I was just visiting a new place to drop off a package or make a copy. But what I found was so much more a story of vision, ...
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A Salute to Our Hometown Heroes
By Patrick Ford Editor 
January 30, 2026
As the Okmulgee Times and Henryetta Free-Lance recognize the men and women of law enforcement and first responders across Okmulgee County in today’s special Salute to Hometown Heroes section included ...
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Good News for Local Schools
By Patrick Ford Editor 
January 30, 2026
A wave of encouraging news is rippling through Oklahoma’s education community, and several schools in Okmulgee County are among those being celebrated. According to a memorandum released by the Oklaho...
OSU Extension welcomes educators
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OSU Extension welcomes educators
January 30, 2026
The Oklahoma State University Extension Office in Okmulgee County is welcoming two new educators whose backgrounds and passion for service are expected to bring added value to local youth, families an...
Okmulgee’s ‘film-friendly’ status brings jobs, dollars and creative possibilities
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Okmulgee’s ‘film-friendly’ status brings jobs, dollars and creative possibilities
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
January 30, 2026
When people think about filmmaking, they often picture big cities, sound stages and distant studios. But in recent years, Okmulgee has quietly been building something different, a reputation as a plac...
MN, University of Edinburgh team for first international repatriation
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MN, University of Edinburgh team for first international repatriation
January 30, 2026
A Scottish university has completed what is believed to be the first-ever international repatriation of ancestral remains to mainland United States. More than 150 years after they were taken, the Univ...
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