special_image
Login Subscribe Advertisers
Google Play App Store
  • News
    • Obituaries
    • Lifestyle
    • Opinion
  • Sports
  • E-edition
  • Public Notices
  • Calendar
  • Archives
  • Contact
    • Contact Us
    • Advertisers
    • Form Submission
    • About Us
    • News
      • Obituaries
      • Lifestyle
      • Opinion
    • Sports
    • E-edition
    • Public Notices
    • Calendar
    • Archives
    • Contact
      • Contact Us
      • Advertisers
      • Form Submission
      • About Us
Okmulgee County flooding
News
Okmulgee County flooding
By Patrick Ford 
May 5, 2022
Okmulgee and surrounding areas are dealing with torrential rain again that has led to major flooding, including almost 50 water-related rescues. As of Thursday afternoon, Okmulgee County had received ...
Stimulating Cultural Awareness
News
Stimulating Cultural Awareness
By Patrick Ford 
May 5, 2022
People from all over the country paid a visit to the Town of Grayson last week, giving many the opportunity to see first hand one of the few remaining Black towns in the state. Jack and Jill of Americ...
News
Graduation ceremonies planned for area schools
By News Staff 
May 5, 2022
Okmulgee County high school seniors are in the middle of preparation for graduation ceremonies. Schulter High School held their graduation on Tuesday evening. The Preston High School seniors will grad...
County OHCE Celebrates with Cookies
News
County OHCE Celebrates with Cookies
By News Staff 
May 3, 2022
On Monday afternoon, the members of the Okmulgee County Oklahoma Home and Community Education groups held a special event called Cookies and Crafts, at the Okmulgee County Fairgrounds. There were disp...
PET PALS
News
PET PALS
By News Staff 
May 3, 2022
April wasn’t too bad of a month for animals. We hope to do better in May. Animal Control report: • Impounded 29 dogs and 19 cats. Five dogs were owner giveups. • Owner claimed 10 dogs and one cat. • A...
Main Street visits YMCA
News
Main Street visits YMCA
By News Staff 
May 3, 2022
Okmulgee Main Street’s “Five Star Fridays” highlighted the Okmulgee County Family YMCA last Friday giving those in the community an opportunity to stop by and see all of the renovations that have take...
Calvary Youth Ready for Sale
News
Calvary Youth Ready for Sale
By News Staff 
May 3, 2022
The children from Calvary Baptist Church are ready for their yearly fundraising garage sale, which will take place Friday and Saturday, May 6-7, at the church, located at 1327 East 13th Street in Okmu...
News
Mr. Donuts opens
By News Staff 
May 3, 2022
New Okmulgee business, Mr. Donuts, opened to customers last week at 200 S Wood Drive. Opening at 5 a.m., owners say their goal is to remain open until 1 p.m. daily “Our local customers have been amazi...
News
Rain forces road closures
By News Staff 
May 3, 2022
Parts of Okmulgee County have received lots of rain, and even more is projected later this week. According to Okmulgee County Emergency Management, over the past 24 hours, parts of the county have rec...
Sidewalk Sale Is a Success
News
Sidewalk Sale Is a Success
By News Staff 
May 3, 2022
Numerous downtown businesses took part in a Sidewalk Sale this past Saturday, setting up unique items from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Midge & Millie’s Booksellers also held their first “Page Turners Storyti...
News
County Republicans to host 3 candidates
By News Staff 
May 3, 2022
The Okmulgee County Republicans will hold their next meeting on Tuesday, May 10, featuring candidates for the upcoming election. Monthly meetings are at the American Legion located at 730 W 6th St. in...
News
NARFE to meet May 12
By News Staff 
May 3, 2022
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 Walmart) in Henryetta, o...
News
EODD Caregiver Conference is May 18
By News Staff 
May 3, 2022
The EODD will hold their annual Caregiver Conference “Caregiving in the Comfort of Home” Wednesday, May 18th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Muskogee Church of Christ 3206 N. York St. Attendees can wear th...
News
Certified Healthy awardees named for Eastern Oklahoma
By News Staff 
May 3, 2022
The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) announced awardees for Certified Healthy Oklahoma, a public health initiative launched in 2003 to recognize businesses and organizations that implement b...
News
THIS WEEK IN HISTORY
By From The Okmulgee (daily) Times Archives 
May 3, 2022
100 years ago: Okmulgee Mayor Swain threw out the first pitch of the season for the city’s baseball team at Petrolia Park. A parade was planned through downtown with the mayor and ball club officials....
Block Party planned Friday
News
Block Party planned Friday
By News Staff 
May 3, 2022
Though it is a day later, it’s full steam ahead for a fun time at the Okmulgee Young Professionals’ (OYP) block party that promises fun for the whole family. The Cinco Seis de Mayo event will be held ...
News
Men attempt to sell stolen truck for scrap
By Patrick Ford 
May 3, 2022
Two men are facing charges in Okmulgee County district court after attempting to sell a stolen vehicle. Septer Anthony Smith, 40, and John Ross Potter-Smith, 33, were due in court yesterday afternoon ...
News
Day of Prayer event is Thursday
By News Staff 
May 3, 2022
The public is invited to a local event in observance of the National Day of Prayer. At noon Thursday, a prayer service will be held in front of City Hall, near the fountain for anyone who wishes to at...
County proclaims May 1-7 as OHCE Week
News
County proclaims May 1-7 as OHCE Week
By Patrick Ford 
May 3, 2022
May 1-7 has been named Oklahoma Home and Community Education Week. During Monday’s session of the county commissioners, a proclamation was read by Chairman Ron Ballard observing the hard work and dedi...
News
Small Business Week puts spotlight on entrepreneurs
By Patrick Ford 
May 3, 2022
This week, small businesses are in the spotlight as they are recognized for their contributions to our way of life. For almost 60 years, the first week of May has been proclaimed National Small Busine...
  • 1
  • …
  • 226
  • 227
  • 228
  • …
  • 276
e-Edition
ePaper
google_play
app_store
Editor Picks
Harlan Ford Toy Drive continues
A: Main
Harlan Ford Toy Drive continues
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...
‘Care Cart’
A: Main, Main...
‘Care Cart’
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...
A: Main
Beggs City Council hires new municipal judge
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...
A: Main
OPS board handles staffing at December meeting
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...
Downtown Okmulgee Is Merry & Bright
A: Main
Downtown Okmulgee Is Merry & Bright
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, ...
Facebook
Video

OKMULGEE TIMES
320 W. 6th
Okmulgee, OK 74447

918.756.3600

This site complies with ADA requirements

© 2022 Okmulgee Times

  • Contact
  • Privacy
  • Accessibility Policy