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 ...

Sometimes leadership doesn’t start with a title, a committee or a grant. Sometimes it starts with an 11-year-old girl who simply notices people around her - and chooses to care. That’s exactly what Mo...

The Okmulgee Fire Department, EMS, Okmulgee County Emergency Management and police responded to a fire that damaged an apartment in the 9 East complex, located off 1st and Inglis Streets, early Tuesda...

On the second floor of the Okmulgee County Courthouse, a towering 12-foot Christmas tree quietly glows - its branches carrying a weight far heavier than tinsel or lights. Each delicate ornament holds ...

Downtown Okmulgee has officially transformed into a Winter Wonderland as Christmas on the Square opens for its inaugural season - complete with a festive Christmas Marketplace, sparkling lights and ha...

The OC Sharks invite the community to a special “Cookies with Santa” event this Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Jim Newport Memorial Pocket Park in downtown Okmulgee, located between Brit’s and Hopper’s on 6...

Downtown Okmulgee is about to transform into a winter wonderland like never before. After months of planning, collaboration and hands-on creativity, Okmulgee Main Street and the Okmulgee Chamber of Co...

One of Henryetta’s most beloved holiday traditions is back, and this year, organizers say it’s bigger, brighter and more community-driven than ever before. The 4th annual Henryetta Hallmark Christmas,...

Driving on Okmulgee County highways should be smoother by 2033, according to plans by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation to resurface several miles of U.S. highways within the county. ODOT expe...

DEWAR — If Waurika arrived in Dewar believing its playoff win last week had sparked new life, the Dragons wasted no time reminding the Eagles who still rules Class B-1. Behind an explosive offense, a ...

When members walk through the doors of Western Sun Federal Credit Union in Okmulgee, they’re greeted with something more than financial services. They’re welcomed into a place shaped by warmth, leader...

The holiday season is approaching, and with it comes the 10th annual Harlan Ford Toy Drive, which began Nov. 14, and continues through Dec. 20. Organized with the support of the Okmulgee County Depart...

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) announced the arrest of a 19-year-old Okmulgee man following an extensive investigation into the possession of child sexual abuse material. Earlier th...

The Okmulgee Times and the Henryetta Free-Lance are inviting pet lovers across the county to show off their favorite furry, feathered or scaly friends in the 2026 Pet Calendar Photo Contest. The highl...

When I was a little boy, I loved monkeys. They were fun, free, energetic and swung from limb to limb with total abandon. They often kept up a lively banter as well. Noisy might be a good descriptive w...

Self-confessed Bible history and language nerd Tim Mackie sees Jesus of Nazareth as “utterly amazing and worth following with everything that you have.”* Mackie is one of millions of believers who hav...

For the first time, downtown will transform into a dazzling winter wonderland as the Okmulgee Area Chamber of Commerce and Okmulgee Main Street team up to host Christmas on the Square, coming Dec. 3-7...

As Veterans Day approaches, Okmulgee County schools, civic groups and local veterans’ organizations are preparing a full slate of tributes honoring the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed ...

Okmulgee Bridges, Inc. is moving quickly from vision to action- bringing the nationally recognized Bridges Out of Poverty framework to town and inviting residents, employers, faith groups and civic le...

Following a lengthy investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies, a largescale illegal marijuana growing operation was uncovered early Wednesday morning at a property on Warren Road in He...