The Okmulgee Farmers Market is held each Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of the Creek Council House in downtown Okmulgee. Beggs FUMC Yard Sale | Beggs First United Methodist Church, 506 N. Broad...

Morris had three young ladies attend FFA Alumni Camp in Binger this past week. Pictured from left are Peyton Thomas, Kayelee Smith and Abigail Smart. The students learned leadership skills and how to ...

Okmulgee Main Street needs the community’s help. The organization is collecting surveys from a wide range of audiences so Main Street America & Oklahoma Main Street Center have informed data to help g...

With summer in full swing, camping enthusiasts are eagerly venturing into the great outdoors, seeking solace in nature’s embrace. However, amidst the beauty and tranquility of camping lies an unseen t...

Cornerstone is a place for friends and family, but also for our guests to be accepted and a grow,” Pastor Mickey Baldwin said. “We have started a Summer Bible series titled ‘Unplugged: More Than A Son...

Someone 145 years ago had a passion to establish a Gospel-preaching church at Russell, Ark. and we will be celebrating our anniversary this month on July 23. Can you imagine the souls that have been s...

It is less than a month away from the Okmulgee County Back-to-School Prayer Walk. The event will be held Aug. 5, beginning at 9 a.m. Once again, the Prayer Walk will begin at Okmulgee High School’s Br...

Joe Bell stopped by and grabbed a free breakfast snack from Connie and Dale Fillmore Wednesday morning at the First Church of the Nazarene, just north of Okmulgee High School near the railroad tracks....

We all know that home is the best place to be. Sometimes some of us, in Okmulgee, need to get a break from our beautiful neighbors, scenery and atmosphere. That just happened to our family and we head...

“I am sorry, but your son will not walk again.” My mom, seated in the Tulsa hospital’s polio ward, listened to the doctor offering his prognosis. Her heart sank. It might be argued the physician’s ass...

Lamb appointed board president The Morris City Council and Public Works Authority held their regular monthly meetings Monday, during which they heard the monthly reports from local department heads. M...

Newspaper kicks off drive to aid therapy dog programs The Okmulgee Times and Henryetta Free-Lance are excited to announce “Give a Dog a Bone,” a drive to collect food and treats for animals used in th...

The Bennett House held its dedication and open house event this Wednesday. The newly renovated women’ recovery home, run by CREOKS Health Services, will offer women an environment that supports recove...

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...