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Preston takes first at Seminole meet
By News Staff 
March 31, 2022
Preston High School was the winner at the Seminole Scholastic Meet held March 24, with 50 total points. Coming in second was Pauls Valley (31), followed by North Rock Creek (14), Morris (12) and Bethe...
OHS staff, aviation students visit capitol
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OHS staff, aviation students visit capitol
By Patrick Ford 
March 31, 2022
Okmulgee Schools Superintendent Renee Dove joined OHS staff and Aviation instructor Scott Bevan and students as they traveled Wednesday to the State Capitol for “AERO Oklahoma” Day. Aviation, Aerospac...
Arraignment held in triple murder
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Arraignment held in triple murder
By Melissa Heminover 
March 31, 2022
Arraignment was held in the triple murder of Jack and Kay Chandler and their daughter, Tiffany Eichor. Counsel was present, as well as defendant’s Keegan Harroz and Barry Titus. Counsel for Titus requ...
Woman accused of pulling knife on store clerk
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Woman accused of pulling knife on store clerk
By Patrick Ford 
March 31, 2022
A county woman was jailed on several complaints, including assault and battery, following an incident at a local convenience store. According to court re According to court records, around 4:34 a.m., ...
Henryettan receives life sentence in murder case
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Henryettan receives life sentence in murder case
By News Staff 
March 31, 2022
A Henryetta man has received a life sentence for murdering his father. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced Thursday that Diamond Levi Britt, 27, of Henry...
Jersey Mike’s donates to Special Olympics
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Jersey Mike’s donates to Special Olympics
By Melissa Heminover 
March 31, 2022
Thanks to Jersey Mike’s Subs, the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games received a tremendous donation this month. As part of their “Month of Giving” campaign for March, Jersey Mike’s associates have been a...
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RELIGION
By News Staff 
March 30, 2022
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...
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Why can’t we see God?
By Carey Kinsolving 
March 30, 2022
“We cannot see God because he needs his privacy,” says Patrick, 10. Patrick probably doesn’t want anyone coming into his room without knocking first. Megan, 8, thinks God likes to be alone. “If everyb...
Sales tax income growth stalls for several area cities and counties
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Sales tax income growth stalls for several area cities and counties
By News Staff 
March 30, 2022
The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from January business. The monies they reported this period represent sales...
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CALENDAR of EVENTS
By News Staff 
March 30, 2022
March 31 Preston 4-H Club | Preston 4-H will meet Thursday, March 31, at 5:30 p.m. in the Preston School Cafeteria. Call 913-426-7811 or 918- 978-5038 for more information. April 1 Knights of Columbus...
Gartrells Welcome Daughter
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Gartrells Welcome Daughter
By News Staff 
March 30, 2022
This beautiful little girl is the daughter of two very proud parents, Jarod and Makayla Gartrell of Van Buren Ark. Quinn Marie Gartrell was born exactly 1 month early on March 10, 2022, weighing 7 lb....
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OHS Speechies headed to State competition
By News Staff 
March 30, 2022
Okmulgee High School Speech & Debate are headed to State following a great showing this past weekend at Regional Competition, according to Coach Stormy Howell. Those placing and advancing to State wer...
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Muscogee Nation to hold festival in Alabama
By News Staff 
March 30, 2022
With the hopes of educating the local residents and surrounding towns throughout Alabama about the Muscogee people, the first occupants of the state, the Muscogee Nation plans to host a two-day festiv...
Morris 8th Grade Academic Team Places 2nd at State Tournament
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Morris 8th Grade Academic Team Places 2nd at State Tournament
By News Staff 
March 30, 2022
A huge congratulations to the Morris Middle School 8th academic team on winning 2nd place at a very competitive OAAC Academic Bowl State Tournament. The team went 6-1, with 1,310 total points. Picture...
Morris 5th Grade Archery Team Places 1st at State Competition
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Morris 5th Grade Archery Team Places 1st at State Competition
By News Staff 
March 30, 2022
The Morris Elementary 5th Grade Archery school team recently placed 1st in the Tier 2 East Region OKNASP State Competition. Pictured below right, Autumn Smith took 2nd place in the Oklahoma Archery St...
McDonald’s Donates to MPS
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McDonald’s Donates to MPS
By News Staff 
March 30, 2022
McDonald’s presented a check to Morris Public Schools for the McK9 the district had for their Therapy Dog program. Accepting the check are Morris Elementary Counselor Kelli Baker and MHS Senior Hannah...
Twin Hills students compete at events
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Twin Hills students compete at events
By News Staff 
March 30, 2022
Students from Twin Hills Schools competed this past weekend at the ORES Scholastic Competition as well as the Tulsa Engineering Challenge. The Oklahoma Rural Elementary School Scholastic Competition w...
Oklahoma becomes latest state seeking to pass book banning legislation
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Oklahoma becomes latest state seeking to pass book banning legislation
By Beck Connelley 
March 30, 2022
When Kyle Reynolds, superintendent of Woodward Public Schools saw that the book Fahrenheit 451 was on a list of books under review by the Oklahoma Attorney General, he thought “There’s Irony in That.”...
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Harroz, Titus trial set to begin
By Melissa Heminover 
March 30, 2022
Trial begins today at 1:30 p.m. in Okmulgee County District Court before Judge Pandee Ramirez in State versus Keegan Kelley Harroz and Barry Roland Titus II Ȯkmulgee County District Attorney Carol Isk...
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Early voting for School Board begins Thursday
By Patrick Ford 
March 30, 2022
Citizens in Okmulgee County can begin casting ballots on Thursday for the upcoming School Board and Bond propositions for several districts. Early voting is both Thursday and Friday, March 31 and Apri...
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Harlan Ford Toy Drive continues
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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’
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‘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...
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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...
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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
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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, ...
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