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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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, ...

“Jesus is the Word because through him all things are made,” says Jonathan, 8. “What he said became. Through the words of Jesus, the Earth and man were made. So, he is the Word.” When we read, “In the...

The Okmulgee community will gather on Friday, June 27, to celebrate an educator, mentor, and community leader as Tim Taylor, agricultural education teacher and FFA advisor at Okmulgee High School, pre...

Glenda Adams and Clifton Redfearn are celebrating 50 years of marriage on June 20. The couple were united in marriage on June 20, 1975, at First Christian Church in Okmulgee. Clifton is a proud Vietna...

David White of Okmulgee has been named the recipient of this year’s Oklahoma Pecan Grower Award, an honor recognizing individuals who show continued interest, effort and unselfish cooperation in suppo...

At Baptist Village of Okmulgee, it’s not uncommon to find residents with extraordinary life stories tucked into their everyday conversations. But few bring history, heart and humor together quite like...

Parents of Preston students in Pre-K through 2nd grade are encouraged to sign up their young learners for an exciting, hands-on educational opportunity this summer - the Pirate Summer Adventure, a fre...

Katie Peavler signs paperwork after she is sworn in as a representative on the Morris City Council last week. She joined in on the meeting led by Mayor Joe Berryhill. Also pictured is Councilmember Gr...

A new chapter in local dining was officially welcomed last Friday as the Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to welcome The Rodeo Restaurant to the community. Located at 915 ...

A big thank you to Lori Fullbright for coming to Okmulgee to put on the Personal Safety Class for our community. On behalf of the Okmulgee Police Department, the Okmulgee County Sheriff’s Office and t...

The Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority (OCCJA) has had a busy and eventful month, celebrating achievements, welcoming new members, and advancing training programs that enhance both staff and i...

In this installment of Meet Your Officers, we had the privilege of sitting down with Deputy Chief Dennis Northcross of the Muscogee Nation Lighthorse Police Department. With over two decades of servic...

The Okmulgee Times had the unique opportunity to sit down with Director Aaron Williams and actress Fatima Marie, who portrays Emma Gurley, to discuss their powerful new film on the legacy of Greenwood...

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Anne Roberts People’s Choice Award celebrates an individual and an organization serving youth in our state. It is named for the longest serving executive director for the Oklahoma ...