Jean Gouthier enjoys serving county For many people, a career spanning 30 or more years is a major feat, especially if it is at one particular job. Make it to 40 years, that’s a major accomplishment, ...

Sheriff Eddy Rice is pictured with new Undersheriff Smokey Patchin, who assumed the position July 1 following the retirement of Fred McGuire, who served in the position for over 18 years. Patchin is n...

Part 4 of 4 The Okmulgee Times recently had the honor of being nominated as one of Okmulgee County’s Unsung Heroes. To be honest, everyone was pleasantly surprised as well as being humbly pleased with...

“The Wizard of Oz,” Okmulgee Community Theatre’s next production, is scheduled for July 28-30 at the Orpheum Theatre, 210 W. 7th St. in downtown Okmulgee. The cast is learning and getting into charact...

Contracts renewed, resignations accepted The Morris Public School Board of Education approved the student handbook for FY 2024, which adds a new behavior management plan for the middle and high school...

District enrollment underway A charter application under consideration for several months was denied during Monday’s meeting of the Okmulgee School board. A Charter Application from The Academy of Okm...

Highway named in honor of Senator Roger Ballenger Family, friends and community members gathered July 8 at Hwy. 56 and Madison Ave. west of Okmulgee as a sign honoring the late Senator Roger Ballenger...

Attendees of the Okmulgee Public Library were visited by a host of interesting animals over the last couple of weeks. Last week, Red Dirt Reptiles showed off a few scaly friends, and on Wednesday, Reg...

Retired treasurer ready for family time June 30 marked the end of service for longtime Okmulgee County Treasurer Vonna Lampkins. She was honored with a reception last week, and on Monday, officially h...

Lindsay Bunch was sworn in Monday morning as the new Okmulgee County Treasurer by Judge Pandee Ramirez (right). Joining her in the ceremony is her husband, Dakota and son Arlon. Her mother and sister ...

Undersheriff Fred McGuire retires today KAY RABBITT-BROWER SPECIAL TO THE TIMES In 2004, when newly- elected Okmulgee County Sheriff Eddy Rice was looking for an undersheriff, he said he wanted someon...

Magician John Pansze entertained a full crowd of children from both the Okmulgee Public Library’s Summer Reading Program and the YMCA’s GO Club last Wednesday. Panze, who’s been performing magic since...

Repairs and restoration of electricity to citizens are underway after a major storm swept through the area late Saturday evening into Sunday morning, uprooting trees and leaving many in the dark. Seve...

Two people are in custody, after a child welfare check revealed abused children. Okmulgee County Sheriff Eddy Rice stated on Monday, June 12, around 6 p.m., deputies responded to the 1300 block of Sou...

Okmulgee Public Schools Tennis Coaches James and Michelle Quinn, assisted by high school students, are working with young players this week in a camp at Hawthorne Park. There are two sessions underway...

When Christin and David Paladin walked into Raising Canes with their daughter Mya, they never would have guessed that she would leave with both a meal and entrepreneurial ambitions. According to Chris...

Christopher Harris taken into custody Monday; charged with shooting with intent to kill A tip from an alert citizen Monday afternoon led to the arrest of the man wanted in connection with the shooting...

Multiple agencies looking for suspect Christopher Harris Editor’s Note: As of press time, the search was still underway. As updates are received, see our Facebook page and website at henryettafree- la...

The community paid tribute to the fallen military men and women during the special ceremony Monday at the Military Circle at the Okmulgee Cemetery. VFW Post 1189 led this year’s event, and was joined ...