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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

The Okmulgee Times and the community recognize the men and women who are at the forefront of keeping our cities safe. Be sure to look inside for the special edition in honor of the various police, fir...

The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail is approaching. Applications must be received by the County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30. Okmulgee County Election Board Secreta...

January 26 Boots & Bling Chamber Banquet | The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Chamber Banquet Thursday, Jan. 26, at 6 p.m. at the Okmulgee County Fairgrounds. Tickets are currently ...

A winter storm watch was issued Monday for the area as a storm approached that threatened to dump as much as 10 inches of snow across portions of the state. “Just be aware,” County Emergency Managemen...

Since the start of the year, blood donations are substantially down, and fewer people are stepping up to donate. Now, Our Blood Institute asks the question, “Can our community come back to help us fig...

Okmulgee County Democratic and Okmulgee County Republican party committees are sponsoring a forum for candidates seeking the Okmulgee City Council Ward 2 position. The forum is scheduled for Friday, F...

High school actors, singers, writers, dancers, visual artists, filmmakers, musicians and photographers are invited to apply and audition for the Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute at Quartz Mountain (OSAI...

Henryetta First Christian Church Sunday School begins at 9 a.m. followed by worship service at 10 a.m. Come join us for worship! Everyone is welcome and invited to attend. Henryetta First Christian Ch...

Tomorrow evening, the Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the accomplishments of 2022 at their annual banquet at 6:30 p.m. The theme for this year’s event is “Boots & Bling,” according to Cham...

An Okmulgee man is recovering from serious injuries suffered in a motorcycle crash last weekend in Washita County. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol investigated the collision which happened Jan. 14 at 2:39...