As Father’s Day approaches, families everywhere are preparing to celebrate the special men in their lives. This year, the Okmulgee Times and Henryetta Free-Lance are adding a unique twist to the festi...

Students and coaches from across Okmulgee County recently took center stage at the prestigious Oklahoma Academic Coaches Association (OACA) All-State Banquet and Games held at Redlands Community Colle...

As Mother’s Day approaches, communities around the world are preparing to honor the women who have shaped our lives with their love, wisdom, and resilience. This special day, celebrated on the second ...

Okmulgee High School will be hosting its inaugural Okmulgee High School Aviation Day at Okmulgee Airport this Friday. The event is designed to give students hands-on experience with aircraft and expos...

The Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners met Monday morning in a regular session filled with public concerns, official proclamations and post-storm recovery updates. During the designated pub...

Torrential rains have drenched Okmulgee County over the past two weeks, pushing rivers to flood stage and shutting down major roadways across the region. Emergency Management officials and school dist...

In a storybook ending to an already incredible season, Morris High School has captured its first-ever National Championship - seizing the Very Small School title at the 2025 NAQT Very Small School Nat...

East Central Electric Cooperative will be hosting a candidate forum for the three candidates for Senate District 8 on Monday, May 5, at 6:30 p.m. at their Okmulgee headquarters. Candidates Nathan Brew...

Jake Kell has stepped into his role as the new OSU Extension Educator for Okmulgee County, bringing his deep-rooted passion for agriculture and community education to the position. Kell, who also rece...

The Okmulgee Area Development Corporation (OADC) is set to launch a major infrastructure project at the Okmulgee Business Complex (OBC), marking a major step in revitalizing a historic site and drivin...

A serious collision Wednesday afternoon in Okmulgee County resulted in one man being hospitalized after his truck left the roadway, struck a guardrail and fell approximately 30 feet into a creek, acco...

Get ready for a day of family fun and healthy living. The Okmulgee Family YMCA is hosting its annual Healthy Kids Day event tomorrow, April 26, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. This free event is open to the publ...

A weekend of relentless rain has left much of Okmulgee County dealing with the aftermath of widespread flooding, multiple road closures and dangerous driving conditions. Okmulgee County Emergency Mana...

As Easter approaches and many Christians across the world reflect on the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ, a powerful new image now stands in the heart of Okmulgee - one that has already s...

The Okmulgee City Council gathered for its regular April session on Tuesday, April 15, inside City Hall chambers, engaging in a spirited evening of recognitions, community updates and decisions that w...

When Josh Crutchmer, a proud Okmulgee native and New York Times editor, says he hasn’t lost his “Okmulgee state of mind,” you can believe it. That hometown heartbeat shows up in every part of his stor...

Okmulgee Public Schools is beaming with pride as one of its own, Candi Padfield, has been named a finalist for the prestigious Jonathan Tinney Special Education Merit Award - a top honor presented dur...

Nestled in a cozy Okmulgee home filled with paints, sculptures and heartwarming memories, 82-year-old Billye Moore paints her truth - not just with brushes, but with her life story. Though she’s long ...

The Okmulgee FFA program is gearing up for its third annual Spring Plant Sale on April 1819, and it’s far more than just a chance to buy plants - it’s a living classroom where students gain hands-on e...

The April 3 Legislative Forum hosted by the Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce delivered a candid exchange between state lawmakers and citizens, shedding light on everything from gold-backed debit cards to ...