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Man arrested after high speed pursuit
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Man arrested after high speed pursuit
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
March 24, 2023
Chase ends in McAlester A Missouri man was arrested following a high-speed pursuit involving multiple law enforcement agencies, which ended in McAlester. On March 19, Beggs Police Chief Brian Radford ...
New housing, retail in works for city
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New housing, retail in works for city
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
March 24, 2023
Board approves yearly license for food truck vendors Some new housing and a retail shopping center is on the horizon for Okmulgee, the city council was informed of during Tuesday’s regular session. Th...
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To the Okmulgee County Commissioners March 20, 2023
March 22, 2023
I write this with great sorrow for a community that has given me 110% support over the last ten years. Due to my health and inability to function at full capacity, along with the inability to trust th...
Man arrested on murder complaint
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Man arrested on murder complaint
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
March 22, 2023
Victim, subject identified in Sunday shooting Authorities arrested a man connected to a shooting Sunday evening that left one person dead. According to Okmulgee Police Chief Joe Prentice, around 8:30 ...
OSL annual fundraiser nears
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OSL annual fundraiser nears
March 22, 2023
Tickets still available for April 1 event There are less than three weeks to go before the Okmulgee Service League’s annual Fundraiser. This year’s event, “Toga! Toga! Toga!” will be held April 1 at 6...
Emergency Management director resigns
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Emergency Management director resigns
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
March 22, 2023
Wallace to serve on County Board of Health Okmulgee County Emergency Management Director Tim Craighton submitted his resignation effective immediately during Monday’s meeting of the county commissione...
Women Making A Difference
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Women Making A Difference
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
March 22, 2023
Agency leaders working hard for community In honor of International Women’s History Month, the Okmulgee Times is taking a moment to highlight local women impacting the community through the work they ...
Okmulgee Public Schools seeks Ward 5 candidates
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Okmulgee Public Schools seeks Ward 5 candidates
March 22, 2023
Okmulgee Public Schools will be accepting letters of interest for the open seat in Ward 5. Interested individuals can submit applications through March 31. Interviews of all applicants that have submi...
Signs of Progress: New Bridge Installed
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Signs of Progress: New Bridge Installed
March 17, 2023
The new fast-cast bridge was being installed this week on the Old Morris Highway, according to District 2 County Commissioner David Walker. This structure will hopefully be the permanent solution to r...
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Absentee ballot deadline for April 4 election is Monday
March 17, 2023
Precinct closing announced Voters who want to vote by mail must submit their absentee application to the County Election Board by 5 p.m., Monday, March 20. Okmulgee County Election Board Secretary, As...
OPS board members thanked
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OPS board members thanked
March 17, 2023
Personnel approved during session PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR Two members of the Okmulgee School board said goodbye during Tuesday’s session at the Administration Building. President Mark Tuggle served h...
New canine officer coming to MPD
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New canine officer coming to MPD
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
March 17, 2023
Proposal on sludge remediation heard The Morris Police Department is looking forward to obtaining a new officer to assist in their Drug Prevention Program. During Monday’s meeting of the Morris City C...
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OC Jail lobby closed for renovations
March 17, 2023
Due to a necessary infrastructure renovation project, the Okmulgee County Jail lobby will be closed for a short time. The project is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. today (Friday), and
Focus Magazine Inside This Issue
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Focus Magazine Inside This Issue
March 17, 2023
This year’s Focus Magazine, created by the Okmulgee Times and Henryetta Free-Lance, is now available. This year, Focus highlights the many small businesses that have sprouted throughout the county.
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Beggs City Council approves ordinances
By ANNETTE ADAMS SPECIAL TO THE TIMES 
March 17, 2023
Zoning for dispensaries discussed The regular session of the Beggs City Council was held Monday, March 13, at Beggs City Hall with all members present. The meeting was attended as well by several memb...
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Shooting claims life of Okmulgee man
March 17, 2023
Woman injured in Wednesday incident The Okmulgee Police Department responded to a shooting Wednesday evening at a residence in the 1200 block of East 20th Street. According to Chief Joe Prentice, just...
‘Believe with Nehemiah’
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‘Believe with Nehemiah’
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
March 15, 2023
Benefit to help Beggs youth, family is Sunday A benefit to help a county family with medical expenses will be held Sunday at the Okmulgee Community Center. The Refuge Church in Okmulgee is hosting a B...
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Okmulgee PD investigates shootings
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
March 15, 2023
Man injured at home Okmulgee police are investigating two shooting incidents that are likely related; one in which resulted in a man being injured. Chief Joe Prentice stated the first incident happene...
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OCCD announces Cost-Share Assistance
March 15, 2023
Funds available to protect soil and water The Okmulgee County Conservation District will take applications for the State Cost-Share Assistance Program Year 25. The funds are available to help protect ...
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Okmulgee man sentenced to 25 years
March 15, 2023
A defendant who pled guilty to fatally shooting a man at a north Tulsa convenience store parking lot was sentenced March 9 in federal court. “The defendant callously chased down, shot and killed the v...
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Honoring the Fallen
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Honoring the Fallen
December 7, 2025
On the second floor of the Okmulgee County Courthouse, a towering 12-foot Christmas tree quietly glows - its branches carrying a weight far heavier than tinsel or lights. Each delicate ornament holds ...
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Candidate filing period concludes
By Patrick Ford Editor 
December 5, 2025
The three-day candidate filing period for local school boards and municipal offices in Okmulgee County officially closed Wednesday, setting the stage for a series of nonpartisan elections that will ta...
Last Stop Christmas Shoppe returns
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Last Stop Christmas Shoppe returns
December 5, 2025
More than twenty vendors are offering a variety of unique items just in time for Christmas at the Last Stop Christmas Shoppe Craft Fair tomorrow, Dec. 6. The fourth annual event, sponsored by Okmulgee...
GCTC students bring Okmulgee Christmas Marketplace to life
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GCTC students bring Okmulgee Christmas Marketplace to life
December 5, 2025
Downtown Okmulgee has officially transformed into a Winter Wonderland as Christmas on the Square opens for its inaugural season - complete with a festive Christmas Marketplace, sparkling lights and ha...
Salvation Army Bell Ringers Sought
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Salvation Army Bell Ringers Sought
December 5, 2025
Several residents took time out of their busy schedule last week to assist in ringing the bell for the Salvation Army Angel Tree. Pictured are Rev. Marcus Jeffery and Mark McGriff; Ken Ratcliff; and a...
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