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February 2, 2023
If you or someone you know is looking for some time behind the wheel with a driving instructor, this is your chance! A Drivers Education Class will be held Feb. 18-19, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the GCTC Wor...
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February 2, 2023
Event to take place tonight 6:30 p.m. tonight at OSUIT Student Union The Okmulgee County Democratic and Okmulgee County Republican party committees are sponsoring a forum for candidates seeking the Ok...
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February 2, 2023
County drops to 3.7% Okmulgee County’s jobless rate dropped in during the final month of 2022, according to the recent figures from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission. In December, Okmulgee C...
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By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
February 2, 2023
How ‘dropping seeds’ leads to meeting needs Editor’s Note: The Okmulgee Times will feature county residents who are making a difference in their community. These individuals don’t seek accolades for t...
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February 2, 2023
County 4-H holds cupcake decorating competition Okmulgee County 4-H held their Cupcake Wars Contest on Jan. 27 at the Preston Elementary School Cafeteria. The contest was hosted by Julie Norem, leader...
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By Patrick Ford 
January 31, 2023
The Morris High School Academic Team captured the Class 3A OSSAA State title on Saturday. The community welcomed the team, coached by Jeremy Avery, back home following their win. There were eight stud...
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January 31, 2023
Billy Hannon was named Ambassador of the Year by the Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce and was honored during the annual banquet held last Thursday at the fairgrounds. The theme for this year’s event was “...
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January 31, 2023
The Okmulgee City Council election for the Ward 2 representative will take place Tuesday, Feb. 14, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. All registered voters living in Okmulgee city limits are eligib...
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January 31, 2023
Okmulgee County Sheriff Eddy Rice is joining several other sheriff offices across Oklahoma refusing to enforce a new gun rule. On Jan. 13, United States Attorney General Merrick Garland signed the Bur...
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By NEWS EDITOR 
January 31, 2023
PATRICK FORD A mixture of sleet, snow and freezing rain impacted much of the county and the state, forcing closures of schools, businesses, and government offices. After escaping the winter storm last...
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January 31, 2023
The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce celebrated their accomplishments of 2022 at their annual banquet last Thursday, themed ‘Boots & Bling.’ The event was held at the Okmulgee County Fairgrounds. Guests w...
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January 31, 2023
The Okmulgee County NAACP Chapter will celebrate Black History Month during the regular scheduled meeting Monday, Feb. 6, at 6 p.m. at St. Matthews Baptist Church. A Soul Food Dinner will be served as...
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January 31, 2023
A Candidate Forum for City Council Ward 2 will be held Friday, Feb. 3, at the OSUIT Student Union at 6:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public and will feature candidates Steve Baldridge, Kat...
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By News Staff 
January 31, 2023
Due to the hazardous road conditions, the Okmulgee Times and Henryetta Free-lance print editions will be delayed for mail delivery until Thursday. However, the electronic versions of both newspapers w...
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By Dawn Carter 
January 27, 2023
This week, we look at several community individuals who have a common love for animals, and their efforts to make a difference. They are Gregory Phillips, Aimee Robinson, Barbara (Babs) Martin and Dr....
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By News Staff 
January 27, 2023
Candidates interested in filing for a municipal office for the City of Beggs, Henryetta, Morris, and Town of Dewar in Okmulgee County will file Declarations of Candidacy at 8 a.m. Monday, Feb. 6. Ashl...
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By Patrick Ford 
January 27, 2023
The winter storm that hit Oklahoma Tuesday brought several inches of snow to the southern part of the state, while most of Okmulgee County saw no precipitation. Meteorologists had predicted approximat...
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By Randy Zinn 
January 27, 2023
As quoted in a recent column, Philippians 4:8 reminds us, “Whatsoever things are true ... honest ... just ... pure ... lovely ... of good report, if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, th...
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December 12, 2025
The 10th annual Harlan Ford Toy Drive continues through Dec. 20. Organized with the support of the Okmulgee County Department of Human Services and the Okmulgee Police Department, this year’s toy driv...
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By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
December 12, 2025
Sometimes leadership doesn’t start with a title, a committee or a grant. Sometimes it starts with an 11-year-old girl who simply notices people around her - and chooses to care. That’s exactly what Mo...
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By KAY RABBITT-BROWER SPECIAL TO THE TIMES 
December 12, 2025
During its final meeting of the year, Beggs City Council accepted the resignation of the municipal court judge, hired a new municipal judge, approved an internet service contract, took action on a DEQ...
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By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
December 12, 2025
The Okmulgee Board of Education met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, with all members present. Board members approved the Nov. 11 meeting minutes, monthly encumbrances across district funds and one...
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December 12, 2025
Holiday spirits are high in downtown Okmulgee. Be sure to take a drive down Okmulgee’s 6th Street to see all the lights, including the decorated Council House Square, as the holiday season continues, ...
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