In a thrilling display of athleticism and community spirit, the annual Dodge Brawl Tournament once again brought together residents of Okmulgee in support of their local schools. Held Nov. 18 at Okmul...

Fat free and low fat white and chocolate milk and chilled fruit are served each meal. Cereal and fruit juice are served each breakfast. Monday: Breakfast: Sausage Breakfast Pizza, Cinnamon Toast Lunch...

In recognition of Keep Okmulgee Beautiful Week, which is April 7-13, and to assist residents in helping keep their properties looking beautiful, free burn permits will be available for use during that...

The Okmulgee County Homeless Shelter invites the public to their Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser, which will be held Monday, March 18, from 5-7 p.m. at the Okmulgee Elks Lodge, 701 S. Mission Lane. Ticket...

A Youth Camp Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser will be held Saturday, March 16, from 7-11 a.m. at Okmulgee First Freewill Baptist Church, 601 S. Oklahoma St. (11th & Oklahoma) in Okmulgee. Admission will b...

The eagerly anticipated Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce Spring Craft Show is scheduled for April 20, at a new location. This year’s show will move to the Okmulgee County Fairgrounds, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m...

There has been a total of 26 grass fires dispatched, including 1,000 acres and a 300-acre controlled burn that got out of control during high fire danger days. There have been six structure fires, one...

Tickets on sale for Okmulgee Service League fundraiser The Okmulgee Service League is excited to announce the upcoming fundraising event of the year. Aptly named “Lights! Camera! Auction!!,” the semi-...

Lottery deadline is today The Academy of Okmulgee recently hosted a lunch info session at the Rowe Family Life Center, attracting community members and prospective students. During the Saturday gather...

Fundraiser is March 22 The Preston Pirate Jump Rope Team and Coach Vicky Graham are excited about an upcoming fundraiser showcase. The performance will be held Friday, March 22, at the Jim Waller Even...

Editor’s Note: Within the historic tales of Okmulgee County lies a series of stories that have remained untold, unsolved, and unfinished. The Okmulgee Times is proud to present a g series: “Unveiling ...

Three area residents were recently honored by the Oklahoma Career and Technical Education Equity Council (OkCTEEC). They were among 15 Oklahomans and three businesses and organizations honored at the ...

  OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, today secured passed of a bill to establish stricter laws for convicted sex offenders following a tragedy in Henryetta last May. House Bill 3992 wou...

When lawmakers return for regular session each February, House and Senate budget leaders always receive requests for supplemental appropriations from state agencies that - for one reason or another - ...

The Oklahoma House of Representatives on Monday approved legislation that would offer free cancer screenings to all Oklahoma firefighters. House Bill 3573, authored by Rep. Daniel Pae, R-Lawton, would...

Rep. Mark McBride, R-Moore, this week passed a bill in the Oklahoma House of Representatives that he said would fix the State Department of Education’s flawed signing bonus for teachers returning to O...

will host Songs of Hope Bilingual Drive-In Music & More events Saturdays, March 16, 23 and 30, at American Legion Post 10, 6th & Oklahoma in Okmulgee, from 5-6:30 p.m. An Easter Egg Hunt will held Sun...

The Oklahoma Senate on Monday passed a bill from Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, that would earmark $125 million for much-needed water and wastewater infrastructure projects in localities across the sta...

“They know not, nor do they discern; for he has shut their eyes, so that they cannot see, and their minds, so that they cannot understand.” (Isaiah 44:18) I dedicated many years of my life to teaching...

“I’m going to jump in the snow, talk to God, swim in the pool and look for Mommy,” says Ricky, 5. I’m glad Mom made your list, Ricky, even if she’s at the bottom. “When I go to heaven, I’m going to ri...