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Helen Smith reflects on faith, family and her sawmill roots
Community, Lifestyle...
Helen Smith reflects on faith, family and her sawmill roots
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
June 1, 2025
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...
‘Pirate Summer Adventure’
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‘Pirate Summer Adventure’
May 21, 2025
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 Joins Morris City Council
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Katie Peavler Joins Morris City Council
May 21, 2025
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...
Chamber welcomes The Rodeo
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Chamber welcomes The Rodeo
By Patrick Ford 
May 21, 2025
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 ...
Lori Fullbright Joins Local Law Enforcement for Personal Safety Class
Community, Lifestyle...
Lori Fullbright Joins Local Law Enforcement for Personal Safety Class
May 7, 2025
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...
OCCJA recognizes CLEET graduates
Lifestyle, News
OCCJA recognizes CLEET graduates
By Patrick Ford Editor 
March 21, 2025
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...
Meet Your Officers
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Meet Your Officers
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
October 18, 2024
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...
Greenwood Rising: The Rise of Black Wall Street
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Greenwood Rising: The Rise of Black Wall Street
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
October 18, 2024
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...
Anne Roberts People’s Choice Awards in Your Hands
Columns & Opinion, Community...
Anne Roberts People’s Choice Awards in Your Hands
For the Children
By Patrick 
July 24, 2024
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 ...
Patrons Bank Hosts Community Backpack Drive for Local Public Schools
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Patrons Bank Hosts Community Backpack Drive for Local Public Schools
Drive ends Aug. 12
By Patrick 
July 22, 2024
Patrons Bank is excited to announce a community backpack drive to support local public  schools. The public is invited  to donate a new backpack at any Patrons Bank location, and for every  backpack d...
“Jumping the shark” as bad in politics as on TV
Columns & Opinion, Lifestyle...
“Jumping the shark” as bad in politics as on TV
By Joshua 
June 26, 2024
Growing up as a child in the 1970s, I enjoyed my fair share of television shows. One of my favorites was “Happy Days,” celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. “Happy Days” starred Ron Howard, a Du...
WSFCU Branch Manager is guest of Okmulgee Lions
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WSFCU Branch Manager is guest of Okmulgee Lions
By Joshua 
June 26, 2024
Morgan Alexander Lions Club The Okmulgee Lions Club met last Tuesday evening at 5:30 p.m. for our monthly evening meeting at the Lutheran Church. We enjoyed a meal and fellowship, followed by a rousin...
Lifestyle, Main...
Oklahoma’s Promise deadline is July 1
By Joshua 
June 26, 2024
The application deadline for students to enroll in Oklahoma’s Promise, a transformational state scholarship program, is set for July 1. This is the final opportunity for students who were 11th graders...
Wife has no plans to join husband’s family business
Columns & Opinion, Commentary...
Wife has no plans to join husband’s family business
By Patrick 
June 10, 2024
DEAR ABBY: My husband's family won't stop asking me when I'm going to quit my job and work for my husband. My mother-in-law worked for my father-in-law at their small business for pretty much her whol...
OOCYS plans dance competition fundraiser
Lifestyle, Main...
OOCYS plans dance competition fundraiser
May 30, 2024
Come dance for the kids! The Okmulgee-Okfuskee County Youth Services is planning a unique event soon to help raise funds. The first  Line Dance Competition and Showcase will be held Saturday, July 20 ...
A Passion  For Education
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A Passion For Education
Superintendent Renee Dove Retiring After 48 Years
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
May 24, 2024
OPS Superintendent Renee Dove retires After decades of unwavering commitment and tireless dedication to Okmulgee Public Schools, Superintendent Renee Dove is bidding farewell to her role, leaving behi...
Stepmom Weighs In on Woman’s Attitude
Columns & Opinion, Lifestyle
Stepmom Weighs In on Woman’s Attitude
Dear Abby
By Patrick 
May 20, 2024
DEAR ABBY: I've been with my husband for 15 years, married for seven. We've had our fair share of problems. Between the two of us, we have four girls. He has two from a previous marriage, I have one f...
Now is the Time to Call Lawmakers to Support Childcare
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Now is the Time to Call Lawmakers to Support Childcare
May 13, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Legislature is approaching the constitutionally binding end of the annual session which must occur by 5 p.m. on the final Friday of May. Each year, lawmakers come to the S...
Lifestyle, Main...
Okmulgee County 4-H Summer Camp Lineup Set
May 13, 2024
This summer, the Okmulgee County 4-H is set to offer a diverse range of educational and recreational camps for young enthusiasts, hosted by the Oklahoma State University (OSU) Extension Office in Okmu...
Caregiver Reaches the End of Her Rope
Columns & Opinion, Lifestyle...
Caregiver Reaches the End of Her Rope
May 13, 2024
DEAR ABBY: I am a caregiver for my elderly diabetic mother and my disabled husband, who is an alcoholic and also epileptic. Every single household responsibility falls on me -- cleaning, upkeep, shopp...
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Duclos named to All-State Band
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Duclos named to All-State Band
December 17, 2025
Dedication, discipline and countless hours of practice have led Morris High School sophomore Alex Duclos to one of the highest achievements available to a high school musician in Oklahoma. Duclos has ...
State Election Board requests address info
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State Election Board requests address info
December 17, 2025
The State Election Board has mailed postcards to more than 71,000 voters requesting that they update their voter registration address, State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax announced. The postcar...
Never Forgotten
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Never Forgotten
December 17, 2025
Each Christmas season, the Okmulgee County Sheriff ’s Office pauses to remember three men whose lives were taken in the line of duty while serving their communities. This year, Deputy Stephen Lee cont...
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Morris City Council meets
December 17, 2025
The Morris City Council and Morris Public Works Authority met Dec. 9 at the Morris Community Center, with Mayor Joe Berryhill presiding over both meetings. The regular meeting of the Morris City Counc...
Salvation Army Thankful for Donations
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Salvation Army Thankful for Donations
December 17, 2025
The Okmulgee Salvation Army is grateful to several county businesses that have made donations to assist in ensuring children have a great Christmas this year. Alicia Dudley of Henryetta First Family F...
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