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Morris Schools welcomes new music instructor
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Morris Schools welcomes new music instructor
By News Staff 
January 4, 2023
Morris Public Schools welcomed Brian Hayes as the new elementary music and percussion instructor. Hayes has been a music educator at various districts in northeast Oklahoma for the past 24 years. He c...
Unemployment rates rise in Oklahoma during November
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Unemployment rates rise in Oklahoma during November
By News Staff 
January 4, 2023
Okmulgee County’s jobless rate dropped in November, according to the recent figures from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission. During November, Okmulgee County reported a 4.1 percent jobless ra...
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NARFE to meet Jan 12
By News Staff 
January 4, 2023
The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) Chapter 0730 will meet at 11 a.m. in the Shoney’s Restaurant, 619 E. Main St. (across the street from the WaImart) in Henryetta, o...
Artussee recovering from injuries
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Artussee recovering from injuries
By Patrick Ford 
January 4, 2023
Dan Artussee, former District 3 County Commissioner, is facing a long road to recovery following an accident Dec. 30 in Okfuskee County. Artussee was able to thank a retiring long-time employee for hi...
County holds final meeting of year
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County holds final meeting of year
By Patrick Ford 
January 4, 2023
The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners closed out 2022 with their final meeting Friday, where an long-time employee was honored for his work. The board recognized Nakia (Dion) Brownfield, who has ...
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Early-morning crash claims life of Beggs teen
By Patrick Ford 
January 4, 2023
A Beggs teen tragically lost his life in an accident early Saturday morning involving two vehicles. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported the crash about 4:54 a.m. on Dec. 31, 2022, on Highway 75, abou...
Oklahoma News Deserts
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Oklahoma News Deserts
By Keaton Ross 
December 30, 2022
Tucked away in the southeast corner of the state, McCurtain County residents receive television news from Shreveport, Louisiana. Shreveport is a slightly closer drive than Oklahoma City or Tulsa, and ...
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Holiday Closings
By News Staff 
December 30, 2022
Okmulgee City Hall offices and Public Works operations will be closed on Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in observance of the New Year holiday. Emergency service operations, police and fire departments, will re...
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REI Oklahoma receives grant to support women business owners
By News Staff 
December 30, 2022
REI Oklahoma, an economic development nonprofit, was recently awarded a $10,000 grant from the Women’s Foundation of Oklahoma. The purpose of this grant is to help propel the launch or growth of small...
2022 A Year In Review
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2022 A Year In Review
By Patrick Ford 
December 30, 2022
The year 2022 is drawing to an end. Okmulgee County has seen it’s share of highs and lows through another year dealing with the COVID-19, extreme weather conditions, and headline-making crime. Here is...
Bridge Work Underway, Road Closed
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Bridge Work Underway, Road Closed
By News Staff 
December 30, 2022
The Old Morris Highway is currently closed to through traffic as Okmulgee County District #2 crews begin bridge construction between Skyline and Prairie Bell Road. According to Commissioner David Walk...
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2023 Absentee ballot applications available
By News Staff 
December 30, 2022
Voters interested in voting by absentee ballot during the 2023 election year can request absentee ballots now using the State Election Board’s OK Voter Portal at oklahoma. gov/elections/ovp or downloa...
Okmulgee’s Unsung Heroes
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Okmulgee’s Unsung Heroes
By Dawn Carter 
December 30, 2022
The Okmulgee Times will be featuring local residents who are making a difference in the community. These individuals don’t seek accolades for themselves, but go about their day doing all they can to c...
Commissioner Artussee injured in accident
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Commissioner Artussee injured in accident
By Patrick Ford 
December 30, 2022
Okmulgee County District 3 Commissioner Dan Artussee was severely injured in an accident Thursday morning on Interstate 40. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol issued a notice of the accident which closed the...
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Holiday Closings
By News Staff 
December 28, 2022
Okmulgee City Hall offices and Public Works operations will be closed on Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in observance of the New Year holiday. Emergency service operations, police and fire departments, will re...
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
By News Staff 
December 28, 2022
Ongoing Events Muscogee Creek Freedman Coalition | Muscogee Creek Freedman Coalition will meet every third Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m. at St. Matthews Missionary Baptist Church, 1001 E. Chicago, ...
Higgs honored for service to county
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Higgs honored for service to county
By Patrick Ford 
December 28, 2022
Oscar G. Higgs III was honored during Tuesday’s county commissioners’ meeting for his service and upcoming retirement. Chairman David Walker first read a citation from Okmulgee County in “appreciation...
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Henryetta First Christian Church
By News Staff 
December 28, 2022
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 Church is located at 412 N. 5th Str...
County sales tax income up from last year
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County sales tax income up from last year
By News Staff 
December 28, 2022
The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from September business. The monies they reported this period represent sal...
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Police seek suspect in shooting
By Patrick Ford 
December 28, 2022
Okmulgee police are still looking for a man connected to a shooting incident Friday morning. Okmulgee Police Chief Joe Prentice stated around 4:23 a.m. Dec. 23, officers responded to a shooting in the...
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OSL cancels annual Easter Egg Hunt
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OSL cancels annual Easter Egg Hunt
April 3, 2026
Okmulgee Service League has announced the cancellation of its annual Easter Egg Hunt, which was scheduled to take place this Saturday, April 4. The Service League released a statement: “We regret to i...
MPS honors Allred for service
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MPS honors Allred for service
April 3, 2026
Morris Public Schools is recognizing a legacy of leadership, service and commitment as longtime School Board member James Allred concludes 15 years of dedicated service to the district. School officia...
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Operation Sooner Shield nets arrests statewide
By Patrick Ford Editor 
April 3, 2026
A sweeping statewide crackdown on Medicaid fraud and abuse has led to arrests, criminal filings and significant restitution efforts, with one of the cases unfolding in Okmulgee County. Attorney Genera...
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Keep Okmulgee Beautiful Week approaches
April 3, 2026
Residents and businesses across the city are encouraged to roll up their sleeves and take part in Keep Okmulgee Beautiful Week, April 12-18. The annual initiative is more than just a spring cleanup - ...
A Slice of History Returns
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A Slice of History Returns
April 3, 2026
For generations of students at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology, it wasn’t just a meal - it was a tradition, a memory, and for many, a weekly ritual that brought people together. Now,...
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