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County Farm Bureaus honored for quality programming at AFBF Convention
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County Farm Bureaus honored for quality programming at AFBF Convention
January 27, 2024
Okmulgee County Farm Bureau Committee recognized The Okmulgee County Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee recently returned from the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Salt Lake C...
Beggs faces more water issues
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Beggs faces more water issues
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
January 26, 2024
City council representatives hear from frustrated citizens The Beggs Public Works Authority held an emergency meeting on Tuesday night to address residents’ concerns regarding the city’s water system ...
Okmulgee Main Street Director announces resignation
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Okmulgee Main Street Director announces resignation
January 24, 2024
Sumner has led organization since 2014 Heather Sumner, a dedicated leader and advocate for community revitalization, has announced her resignation as Director of Okmulgee Main Street. Born in Guthrie,...
A Chilling Discussion
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A Chilling Discussion
By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
January 20, 2024
City talks cold weather prep; warming station to remain open through Saturday A discussion about emergency preparedness, particularly in cold weather conditions, dominated the majority of Tuesday’s Ok...
Planning Ahead
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Planning Ahead
By KEIRA SWAYZE OKMULGEE FFA REPORTER 
January 19, 2024
Okmulgee FFA Officers plan spring semester Like many who start new habits for New Year Resolutions, members of Okmulgee FFA Chapter Officer Teams met on Jan. 4 to plan FFA events for the spring semest...
State Bound!
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State Bound!
January 19, 2024
Congratulations to the Preston High School Academic Team (above), led by Jon Robertson, and the Morris High School Academic Team (below), under the leadership of Jeremy Avery, as both teams won their ...
FNB Donates to Landmark Project
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FNB Donates to Landmark Project
January 18, 2024
First National Bank CEO Kyle Powell and Vice President Melissa Peeler presented the owner and board members of the Landmark for All Generations, Inc. a check toward their restoration goal for the hist...
January Is School Board Appreciation Month
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January Is School Board Appreciation Month
January 12, 2024
January is School Board Appreciation Month, and school districts across the county are recognizing the men and women serving their community and championing public education. Pictured above left are M...
Commissioners talk zoning with local residents
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Commissioners talk zoning with local residents
By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
January 10, 2024
In an attempt to understand residents’ concerns around county zoning, the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners opened the floor to several Okmulgeeans on the matter during Monday’s meeting. Previous...
Candidate Profile: Marcus Jeffrey seeks re-election
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Candidate Profile: Marcus Jeffrey seeks re-election
January 6, 2024
Registered Okmulgee residents will be able to vote in a nonpartisan Primary Election set for Feb. 13. Okmulgee City Council Ward 4 drew three candidates who will be on February’s ballot. Incumbent Mar...
Bringing History Back to Life
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Bringing History Back to Life
By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
January 5, 2024
Landmark to hold fundraiser for restoration project Editor’s Note: The Okmulgee Colored Hospital opened Feb. 22, 1924, to serve portions of the Okmulgee black community. -The owner and board of the La...
Drop Box Available for County Tax Payments
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Drop Box Available for County Tax Payments
January 3, 2024
Okmulgee County Treasurer Lindsay Bunch reminds area residents they have until this Friday, Jan. 5, to pay 2023 taxes without penalty. To make it easier for taxpayers, there is the Payment Drop Box ou...
A Final Farewell
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A Final Farewell
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
December 29, 2023
OADC Executive Director Court Newkirk retires Court Newkirk. You may have heard of him. He’s the sharp minded, quick witted guy you see at all the County Commissioner and City Council meetings. And on...
Part 1
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Part 1
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
December 27, 2023
With only a few days left on the 2023 calendar, the Okmulgee Times looks back on some of the events and newsmakers that made the headlines. It can truly be said there is never a dull moment in Okmulge...
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Jail incident addressed by Sheriff’s Office
December 22, 2023
Sheriff Eddy Rice released information about an incident earlier this week at the Okmulgee County Jail. According to the sheriff, on Dec. 18, the Okmulgee County Sheriff ’s Office received a call for ...
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MN AG shares details of jail encounter
December 22, 2023
Muscogee Nation Attorney General Geri Wisner spoke to the media Thursday at the MCN Dome, in reference to the controversy and incident that happened Monday and Tuesday at the Okmulgee County Jail, whi...
OPD officer numbers at ‘dire level
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OPD officer numbers at ‘dire level
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
December 22, 2023
Chief Prentice to resign mid-February “The current situation is dire.” Those words in a monthly memo and report from Police Chief Joe Prentice to the Okmulgee City Council, describes a situation, that...
Support for Harlan Toy Drive Is Overwhelming
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Support for Harlan Toy Drive Is Overwhelming
December 20, 2023
The 8th annual Harlan Ford Toy Drive once again brought out the love from the Okmulgee County area (even beyond) as individuals, organizations, churches and businesses donated thousands of gifts that ...
Victims’ Tree remembers lost lives
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Victims’ Tree remembers lost lives
December 16, 2023
On the second floor of the Okmulgee County Courthouse stands a beautiful, glimmering Christmas tree adorned with delicate ornaments. Each ornament bears the name of a victim whose life was lost to vio...
Muscogee Nation holds groundbreaking for new Citizens Service Building
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Muscogee Nation holds groundbreaking for new Citizens Service Building
December 15, 2023
Master plan will transform tribal complex PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR A project several years in the making has become a reality for the Muscogee Nation. On Wednesday, Principal Chief David Hill, Second ...
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Harlan Ford Toy Drive continues
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Harlan Ford Toy Drive continues
December 12, 2025
The 10th annual Harlan Ford Toy Drive continues through Dec. 20. Organized with the support of the Okmulgee County Department of Human Services and the Okmulgee Police Department, this year’s toy driv...
‘Care Cart’
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‘Care Cart’
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
December 12, 2025
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...
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Beggs City Council hires new municipal judge
By KAY RABBITT-BROWER SPECIAL TO THE TIMES 
December 12, 2025
During its final meeting of the year, Beggs City Council accepted the resignation of the municipal court judge, hired a new municipal judge, approved an internet service contract, took action on a DEQ...
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OPS board handles staffing at December meeting
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
December 12, 2025
The Okmulgee Board of Education met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, with all members present. Board members approved the Nov. 11 meeting minutes, monthly encumbrances across district funds and one...
Downtown Okmulgee Is Merry & Bright
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Downtown Okmulgee Is Merry & Bright
December 12, 2025
Holiday spirits are high in downtown Okmulgee. Be sure to take a drive down Okmulgee’s 6th Street to see all the lights, including the decorated Council House Square, as the holiday season continues, ...
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