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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
Community, Lifestyle
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
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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, ...
Why does the Bible call Jesus “The Word?”
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Why does the Bible call Jesus “The Word?”
June 25, 2025
“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...
Okmulgee FFA, community bid fond farewell to Tim Taylor
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Okmulgee FFA, community bid fond farewell to Tim Taylor
By Patrick Ford Editor 
June 20, 2025
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...
Redfearns Celebrate 50th Anniversary
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Redfearns Celebrate 50th Anniversary
June 20, 2025
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...
Okmulgee’s David White honored with Oklahoma Pecan Grower Award
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Okmulgee’s David White honored with Oklahoma Pecan Grower Award
June 20, 2025
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...
Helen Smith reflects on faith, family and her sawmill roots
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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
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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
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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
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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 ...
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Lang signs with Connors State rodeo program
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Lang signs with Connors State rodeo program
By Patrick Ford Editor 
March 18, 2026
It’s not every day a student-athlete signs their college letter of intent with their most trusted teammate standing right beside them, but for Okmulgee High School senior Javon Lang, it wouldn’t have ...
Bridging the Gap (Part 2)
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Bridging the Gap (Part 2)
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
March 18, 2026
Editor’s Note: This article is a continuation of ‘Bridging the Gap’ from the Friday, March 13, edition of the Okmulgee Times. --- A Story in the Room By the middle of the week, you begin to learn some...
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County focuses on recovery, solutions
By Patrick Ford Editor 
March 18, 2026
A prayer for strength and healing set the tone Monday morning as the Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners gathered at the courthouse for their regular meeting, with the community’s ongoing re...
Healthy Living, Stronger Bodies
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Healthy Living, Stronger Bodies
By Patrick Ford Editor 
March 18, 2026
Seniors in the Okmulgee area are discovering that staying active and eating well can also be fun, thanks to two engaging programs offered through OSU Extension and led locally by Extension Educator Ji...
Preston Jump Rope Team to host showcase March 20
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Preston Jump Rope Team to host showcase March 20
March 18, 2026
The Preston Jump Rope Team is inviting the community to an exciting evening of high-energy fun, athletic skill and community support during their Jump Rope Team Showcase Fundraiser on Friday, March 20...
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