VFW Post 1189 will hold a Christmas Dinner Monday, Dec. 25, at 12 noon at the post, located at 1427 N. Okmulgee Ave. Ongoing Events Fur Friends Angel Tree | Funky Blessings is once again sponsoring th...

OSU Extension announced that registration is open for the 2023 Oklahoma Pecan Management Course. This course is to provide an in-depth experience in the classroom and orchard for current and prospecti...

Licensed cosmetologist and new childrens’ book author Hailey Robinson will hold a book signing in town this weekend. The Morris alum will be at Okmulgee Public Library this Saturday, Dec. 23, from 10 ...

Please be advised that all City Hall offices and Public Works operations will be closed Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 25 and 26, in observance of the Christmas holiday. Emergency service operations, police...

Two county residents were injured in a crash Saturday afternoon near Grayson. Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported the crash on Dec. 17 around 4:42 p.m. on Broadway Rd., 1.3 miles east of Hwy. 266, just e...

State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax announced that he has been notified by the Oklahoma Democratic Party that it will allow Independents to vote in its primaries and runoff primaries during the...

The Okmulgee Times office will be closed Friday, Dec. 22, and Monday, Dec. 25, for the Christmas holiday.

Rates to drop by $15.53 Okmulgee area residents will see a substantial reduction on their electric bills beginning in January. Customers of Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) will see a “substan...

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 ...

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...

teacher has. I’ll leave the cookies out! From, Leightin S. Dear Santa, I want a Spiderman truck for Christmas. From, Austin L. Dear Santa, I would like a Barbie dollhouse and a Gabby dollhouse with lo...

Green Country Technology Center celebrated their students this week as graduation ceremonies were held for the LPN and Fall Full-Time Programs. Congratulations to the students and their families for t...

Oklahoma State University unveiled a new initiative to enhance workforce development and expand on OSUIT’s hands-on industry-focused learning model across the state: OSU Polytech. The OSU Polytech ini...

Okmulgee Community Theatre will perform a Christmas Show Saturday, Dec. 16, at 7 p.m. at the Orpheum Theatre. The performance will feature a band and brass ensemble, local singers, trivia, complimenta...

The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from October business. The monies they reported this period represent sales...

Local officer recognized for service The Morris City Council and Public Works Authority held their first meeting Monday with newly elected mayor Joe Berryhill at the helm. Councilwoman Jennifer Simmon...

The annual CASA/Safehouse Chili Dinner was held at First United Methodist Church. The annual fundraiser for the Okmulgee County Family Resource Center featured a silent auction, Jupiter jump and Santa...

If you love Christmas parades, there are still two events left in the county. This weekend, the City of Beggs will celebrate Jingle Bells Day with lots of activities beginning at 10 a.m. The Beggs Are...

First National Bank & Trust (FNB) is honored to announce its inclusion in the Oklahoman Top Workplaces 2023. This year’s award, highlighting the top companies in Oklahoma based on employee feedback, s...

Cheerleading program commended for recent success At their regular meeting on Monday, the Morris Public School Board of Education was joined by members of the high school cheerleading squad who spoke ...