Kicking off the holiday season last night was the annual Okmulgee Festival of Lights Parade, which drew hundreds of people to downtown Okmulgee. This weekend, be sure to check out some of the other ev...

Get ready to spread holiday cheer at the annual Okmulgee Main Street Festival of Lights Parade, which will take place Thursday at 7 p.m. in historic downtown Okmulgee. This year’s theme, “Star Spangle...

As part of our Meet Your Officer series, we are excited to introduce Sergeant Patrick Zickefoose of the Okmulgee Police Department. After finishing a demanding 12-hour night shift, Sergeant Zickefoose...

Three extraordinary students from Okmulgee High School (OHS) recently captivated the Okmulgee City Council during its Nov. 19 meeting, showcasing the vibrant spirit and opportunities at OHS. Invited b...

A Canadian-based liqueur company has announced its first United States facility opening in Okmulgee. Elder Bros Distillery will blend its elderflower and apple strudel liqueurs, as well as its authent...

The Okmulgee City Council convened on Tuesday, for its regular session at City Hall, opening with an invocation delivered by Rev. McKinley Rice of St. Matthews Baptist Church. The meeting blended comm...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners approved several items Monday to advance courthouse improvements. This included two payments to Mastercraft Marble and Granite for the courtroom project bala...

LeAundre Delonia, Okmulgee, placed second in his respective category at the American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR) Northeast District Speech Contest held in Sapulpa on Nov. 12. She competed in the Senior A...

For this installment of the Meet Your Officers series, I had the pleasure of speaking with Firefighter Chris Summers, a dedicated member of the Okmulgee Fire Department with almost three years of serv...

In a show of commitment to local education and youth, Windy Chevrolet of Okmulgee has made a significant donation to Okmulgee Public Schools. Recently during halftime of a Bulldogs home game, Eric Pri...

If you’re looking for an evening of excitement, laughter and a little friendly rivalry, Dodgebrawl is back and better than ever! Hosted by Neal’s Homestore, this annual community event brings local te...

David Earhart has lived a life defined by dedication - to his country, his family, and his community. With a military career spanning over two decades, and nearly a decade more of public service to Ok...

Your Okmulgee Times and Henryetta Free-Lance are hosting a Pet Calendar Photo Contest to benefit the Okmulgee County Humane Society. The contest opens for entries at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, and wil...

The City of Okmulgee lifted the voluntary boil advisory for most areas as Monday afternoon, with the exception of one section in the southern part of the city. Residents in the Oakwood Addition area, ...

Demolition work commenced this week along US-75 at Preston Road as part of a significant infrastructure project aimed at enhancing safety and traffic flow in the area. This demolition precedes utility...

In a small Oklahoma county, big changes are happening. The Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority (OCCJA) has just taken a significant step forward in ensuring the safety of everyone within its co...

Editor’s Note: A Voter’s Guide for the upcoming election is available at the Okmulgee Times office for those wishing to familiarize themselves with what’s on the ballot, the City of Beggs Proposition,...

As a child, Jaret Grammer would often dress up in his grandfather’s oversized fireman gear. His mother, a photographer, captured these special moments, showing young Jaret standing side by side with h...

The Okmulgee Education Foundation (OEF) proudly awarded a total of $15,796.20 in grants to support various projects and initiatives across Okmulgee Public Schools on Wednesday. These grants, part of t...

Okmulgee Main Street is excited to announce the return of the annual Scare on the Square event, which will take place Thursday, Oct. 31, from 5-7 p.m. or until the candy runs out. This family-friendly...