Pageants on tap for Aug. 19 The Henryetta Labor Day Celebration is one of the only, if not the only celebration in Oklahoma, commemorating the achievements of the American workers. According to Shanno...

The Okmulgee Community Playhouse will present “The Wizard of Oz” beginning tonight. This will be a fun show for the whole family. There are three opportunities to see local talent perform on the Orphe...

Tickets available for purchase Though the hot weather seems to be sticking around, you’re sure to find a cool spot at next weekend’s 7 Hills Music Fest, set for Saturday, Aug. 5, at Nichols Park. Brou...

Tonya Bowie emphasizes importance of community at Talk Local We are only a couple of weeks away from the 68th Annual Okmulgee Roy LeBlanc Invitational Rodeo. Okmulgee resident and entrepreneur Tonya B...

Begin trying them on the Okmulgee Times Treasure Chest Aug. 2 Who holds the winning key to unlock the lock for the Okmulgee Times Treasure Hunt chest? Time will tell. Beginning Wednesday, Aug. 2 you c...

The Driving Force Behind Okmulgee Main Street Rural America is as complex as it is unique. The complexity is in the systems that keep the cities and towns running, and its uniqueness in the form of th...

New OCSO sub-unit to tackle gang violence, illegal activities In response to a large-scale gang related shooting earlier in 2023 which occurred at the Okmulgee County Fairgrounds, the Okmulgee County ...

The public is invited to enjoy a day of swimming competition this Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. as the Okmulgee County Family YMCA will host several other teams for a meet. There is no cost to attend ...

Parents, do you need a small break from the kids? The Dunbar Alumni Association is offering a Mom’s Day Out Service to the community every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is $20 per child. The...

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With the temperatures at high levels this week, several organizations and churches have put themselves forward to provide a safe place to cool off and get some water. A special thank you to everyone w...

of the Creek Council House in downtown Okmulgee. July 28-30 The Wizard of Oz | Okmulgee Community Theatre presents “The Wizard of Oz” July 28-30 at the Orpheum Theatre, 210 W. 7th St. in downtown Okmu...

8:03 a.m. - 500 Block S Cedar Ln. - Lock Out 9:55 p.m. - W 7th St. & S Oklahoma Ave. - Brush or Brush and Grass Mixture Fire 10:21 p.m. - W 7th St. & S Oklahoma Ave. - Special Outside Fire, Other — 1:...

Three Mounds residents were injured in an accident last week in northern Okmulgee County. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported the incident on July 20 at 2:27 p.m. on Hwy. 75 northbound at Hectorville...

K-9 Officer Yoshi took a punch to the head but still caught a fleeing suspect who was running from Kiefer Police and came to Okmulgee, where he crashed and tried to escape on foot. Okmulgee High Schoo...

Editor’s Note: New Okmulgee County Emergency Management Director Jeff Moore provided the following report for the week as he gets acclimated to his new job. Welcome to Okmulgee County! Week of 07/17/2...

Overall state numbers are down Oklahoma’s jobless rate is down overall for most counties according to the latest report from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission. However, Okmulgee County saw t...

Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology and Muscogee Creek Nation Employment and Training Adult Learning Program held their GED graduation ceremony last Thursday. The speakers for the evenin...

Julie Norem honored at luncheon The Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development program is designed around the concept of learning by doing - and that concept isn’t just for club members. Parents and volunteers ca...

Patrick Ford Editor The Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority suffered a tragic loss last Thursday, July 20. Sgt. Azlan, a three-year-old German Shepherd, Belgian Malinois mix, succumbed to an un...