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Arby’s celebrates grand reopening with ribbon cutting ceremony
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Arby’s celebrates grand reopening with ribbon cutting ceremony
By Patrick Ford 
February 17, 2022
The Okmulgee Arby’s restaurant is celebrating their grand reopening after an extensive remodeling project. A ribbon cutting was held on Tuesday afternoon with the aid of the Okmulgee Chamber of Commer...
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OPS to partner with YMCA
By Patrick Ford 
February 17, 2022
During Monday’s meeting of the Okmulgee School board, Superintendent Renee Dove announced plans are being finalized for the after-school and summer community partnership grant with the Okmulgee YMCA “...
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Mabrey joins Morris School Board
By Patrick Ford 
February 17, 2022
The Morris School Board of Education met Monday evening to discuss numerous items on an agenda. To open the meeting, Mark Mabrey was assigned to board seat No. 2, which was vacated in Dec. 2021, by Ro...
MHS Academic Team headed to Nationals
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MHS Academic Team headed to Nationals
By Patrick Ford 
February 17, 2022
The Morris High School Academic Team will soon be taking the National stage, and their coach is not only excited about what this group has to offer, but also what the future of the program will be. Ma...
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Reservation Dogs to begin filming Season 2 in March
By Melissa Heminover 
February 17, 2022
Reservation Dogs will be returning to film their second season. Scouts have been stopping in periodically to take photos of potential scene locations over the past couple of months. Okmulgee Main Stre...
Council approves ordinance updates
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Council approves ordinance updates
By Melissa Heminover 
February 17, 2022
Okmulgee City Council covered an agenda consisting of several ordinances during the regular Council meeting held Tuesday evening at City Hall. Mayor Richard Larabee began the meeting recognizing Mike ...
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Free Trash Off Day at Landfill
By News Staff 
February 17, 2022
The first free dump day at the Okmulgee Landfill will be this Saturday. This is only for City of Okmulgee water and sewer account holders. You must show a current utility bill to use the service. Hour...
County Spring Livestock Show showcases local youth
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County Spring Livestock Show showcases local youth
By News Staff 
February 16, 2022
The annual Okmulgee County Spring Livestock Show concluded Tuesday evening at the county fairgrounds with the top places at the show participating in the Premium Auction. County FFA members and 4-H st...
PET PALS
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PET PALS
By News Staff 
February 16, 2022
We sure hope you all had a wonderful Valentine’s Day. Our “Sweetheart of a Deal” spay and neuter has gotten off to a slow start. Please pass along the news that we are offering spaying and neutering f...
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Holiday closings announced
By News Staff 
February 16, 2022
All City Hall offices and Public Works operations will be closed on Monday, Feb. 21, in observance of the Presidents’ Day holiday. Emergency service operations, police and fire Departments, will remai...
Okmulgee Ag Boosters plan Pie & Silent Auction
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Okmulgee Ag Boosters plan Pie & Silent Auction
By News Staff 
February 16, 2022
The Okmulgee AgEd program is excited to announce the return of their annual fundraiser, according to Advisor Tim Taylor. The Okmulgee Ag Boosters are planning to have their 4th annual Pie & Silent Auc...
County unemployment numbers stay steady
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County unemployment numbers stay steady
By News Staff 
February 16, 2022
The jobless rate in Okmulgee County held steady at 2.6 percent for the month of December, according to figures from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission. This number has been unchanged since Oc...
Former lawmaker Rep. M.C. Leist dies
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Former lawmaker Rep. M.C. Leist dies
By Mandy Brumley 
February 16, 2022
Okmulgee County has lost a treasure with the Feb. 13 passing of former Oklahoma State Representative M.C. Leist. Representative M. C. Leist was an eighteen-year legislative veteran who left office in ...
Locator 911 aides emergency response time
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Locator 911 aides emergency response time
By Melissa Heminover 
February 16, 2022
When an emergency happens and minutes are precious, knowing emergency responders will arrive in a timely manner is crucial. As a former paramedic, Tennessee native Johnathan Harrison knows all to well...
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2022 Music match is here
By News Staff 
February 16, 2022
It’s time once again for Okmulgee Times “Music Match” page, found on page 8 of this section. Readers have the opportunity to win some fun prizes and get to know some local businesses a little bit bett...
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Resolution to place Sunday retail liquor sales on ballot approved
By Patrick Ford 
February 16, 2022
The Okmulgee County Commissioners approved a resolution Monday for a special election for Sunday liquor sales by retail licensees. The board approved Resolution No. 22-04, that will put before county ...
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Morris streets to be named in honor of Dale Halbrooks
By Patrick Ford 
February 16, 2022
The Morris City Council approved several items on their agenda during the regular session Monday evening. Mayor Jeremy Avery announced that a portion of Sixth Street by Morris Schools will named in ho...
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Man found incompetent to stand trial
By Patrick Ford 
February 16, 2022
An Okmulgee man facing criminal prosecution in Okmulgee County district court was found to be incompetent to stand trial at the present. A jury trial was held Monday morning to determine the competenc...
Beggs High School Holds 2022 All Sports Homecoming
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Beggs High School Holds 2022 All Sports Homecoming
By News Staff 
February 10, 2022
Beggs High School crowned their All Sports Homecoming King and Queen Monday, Feb. 7 before basketball games versus Okmulgee. Pictured from left are Julie Meeks, representing Cheer; Autumn Lester, repr...
Larison, Encinas are guests of Lions
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Larison, Encinas are guests of Lions
By Dean Craig 
February 10, 2022
A bell is not a bell until it’s rung; a song is not a song until it’s sung; love wasn’t put in your heart to stay; love isn’t love until it’s given away. What in all of God’s green earth does that hav...
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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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