It’s adventure time! Okmulgee Public Library is ready to kick off its summer program titled “Adventure.” Registration will take place Monday, May 20. Program times are 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. for ages 5-...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners met for their regular meeting on Monday, hearing several key updates from Emergency Management Director Jeff Moore regarding the ongoing disaster recovery in...

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) provides critical financial assistance through its disaster loan recovery program to renters, homeowners, businesses, and private non-profit organizations ...

The weekend of Saturday, May 11, Morris Middle School joined 159 of the top middle school quiz bowl teams at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare Chicago for the 2024 Middle School National Championship Tournamen...

Tornado Clean Up and Recovery: Continuing efforts in tornado cleanup and recovery across affected areas. Coordination meetings held with FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) and Small Business A...

This summer, the Okmulgee County 4-H is set to offer a diverse range of educational and recreational camps for young enthusiasts, hosted by the Oklahoma State University (OSU) Extension Office in Okmu...

Ronnie Hopkins, 67, of Rose and an Independent, has announced his candidacy for US Representative District 2. Hopkins describes himself as a proud American who cherishes faith, family and the great st...

Friday, May 24, is the last day to apply for voter registration. To be eligible, you must be a United States Citizen, a resident of Oklahoma, and at least 17 ½ years old. However, you must be at least...

The Okmulgee County Election Board is organizing a training program for precinct election officials on Wednesday, May 29, and Thursday, May 30. This program underscores the crucial role these official...

By David Seeley The Sequoyah County Times The Preston Pirates were battling two foes in Thursday afternoon’s Class 2A State Baseball Tournament quarterfinals at Shawnee High School’s Ed Skelton Field....

On Sunday, the Henryetta community gathered under the gloomy skies to pay tribute to the five teens tragically killed by convicted sex offender Jessie McFadden. Despite the rain, motorcycle club membe...

In Flanders Fields, the poppies blow Between the crosses row on row. That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below We shall Keep the Faith"...

Detention officer receives commendation A new trustee was sworn in on May 2 to serve on the board of the Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority (OCCJA). The OCCJA board bylaws was amended recently...

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) has been working on the issue of preventing the use of corporal punishment on special needs children in our state’s schools. When last ...

Keyton Tiger-Harjo named to Rising Star Team The Morris Academic Team, under Coach Jeremy Avery, returned this week after a stellar performance at the National Academic Quiz Tournament’s Small School ...

The Lions Club welcomed Katie McElhaney as their guest speaker on April 30. She  is the Executive Director of the Okmulgee County Family YMCA. She’s been in health and wellness her entire professional...

Okmulgee named among 12 other counties affected After weekend storms significantly impacted parts of Okmulgee County, commissioners convened a rare Sunday session, declaring an emergency in the county...

As required by Section 311, Title 25 of Oklahoma Statutes, notice is hereby given that the Okmulgee Public Schools has having a District Title I, Impact Aid, Indian Education, and Gifted and Talented ...

Families and friends of missing persons are invited to attend the 2024 Oklahoma Missing Persons Day Saturday, at the University of Central Oklahoma Forensic Science Institute in Edmond. The event is f...

On April 29, Hillcrest Henryetta Wound Care Center staff are hosting a free foot screening open to the public. The event will take place at the Wound Care Center from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Patients ...