Authorities in Okmulgee have charged two parents in a child abuse case involving their seven-week-old infant, who sustained multiple fractures. The parents, Cheyenne Crites and Russell Petrie-McCarty,...

Alliance for a Healthier Generation has named Morris Elementary School (MES) one of America’s Healthiest Schools for 2024. This annual recognition honors schools for implementing best practices to sup...

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...

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...

Morris Elementary was again recognized as one of America’s Healthiest Schools in the Healthier Generation announcement of 2024. This year, 879 schools across 30 states were recognized. According to Co...

Indigenous Peoples’ Day was marked by a vibrant celebration at the Creek Nation Council House on Monday. The event featured a rich blend of cultural traditions, speeches and performances that honored ...

A perfect weekend of celebration and community spirit awaits as two of Okmulgee’s favorite annual events - the Pecan Festival and Harvest Spoon Chili Festival - take place this Saturday, Oct. 12. With...

Excitement is building, as Okmulgee gears up for the 2024 Harvest Spoon Chili Festival, an annual celebration that brings together food, fun and community spirit. This year’s event promises a full day...

To thank the community for their support of the Okmulgee County Homeless Shelter and Thrift Store, a customer appreciation day is planned this Friday. OCHS Director Rosie Lynch, board members, staff a...

This past Saturday evening, the Historic Mansion of Okmulgee provided an elegant backdrop for the Landmark for All Generations, Inc. Gala en Blanc. The event served as both a fundraiser and a celebrat...

Okmulgee Public School celebrated National Walk to School Day on Wednesday with a walk from Brock Gymnasium to the primary school. The event encouraged students, parents and staff to embrace community...

The parishioners of Uganda Martyrs Catholic Church have begun preparation for a “Soul’icious Ham and Bean Dinner,” a benefit fundraiser this Friday. Proceeds will go toward a centennial celebration. U...

Featured recently in SheIsTulsa, a magazine dedicated to highlighting resilient women who blaze trails for future generations, Mandi Atwell of Okmulgee County is more than an insurance agent; she is a...

The spirit of Okmulgee will shine bright next week as the community comes together to celebrate Homecoming 2024. This annual event promises a week filled with festivities honoring students, alumni, an...

In a story of resilience and opportunity, Anthony Thomas, who had been living in various shelters including the Okmulgee County Homeless Shelter (OCHS), has found a new lease on life after accepting a...

Editor’s Note: September is National Suicide Prevention and Recovery Month and therefore we will be covering a critical and often overlooked issue: the alarming rate of suicides in rural Oklahoma. In ...

This Saturday, the historic Okmulgee Mansion will host a special event with a meaningful mission. The “Gala en Blanc,” organized by Landmark for All Generations, Inc., aims to raise funds for the rest...

There will be lots of activity going on this weekend at the corner of 4th and Seminole. The Okmulgee Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, which shuttered it’s doors several years ago during the COVID-19 ...

NATALIE GABBARD MHR, LPC Editor’s Note: September is National Suicide Prevention and Recovery Month and therefore we will be covering a critical and often overlooked issue: the alarming rate of suicid...

OKLAHOMA CITY — Amanda Rhein, with Patrons Bank, in Okmulgee, recently completed the Oklahoma Bankers Association Compliance School in Oklahoma City. Rhein was among 55 participants at the school, whi...