Ella Cox, 2021 graduate of Morris High School, was recently awarded a $200 scholarship from the members of the Prairie Bell Home & Community Education organization. Ella is the daughter of John and Je...

Local entrepreneurs Sheri Newport and Buffy Gaither, owners of 2 Broke Girlz, are the newest tenants in the former Dowry location on the Square in downtown Okmulgee. The pair say their goal is to supp...

Okmulgee Street crews began hanging lights across Main Street Monday. Okmulgee Main Street Executive Director Heather Sumner says she is excited to see the lights going up. “I love seeing our downtown...

Some county voters will begin deciding this week on who will be the County Commissioner for District 3 in a Special General Election. Early voting begins Thursday, Nov. 4. Tuesday, Nov. 9 is the elect...

The annual Dripping Springs Rendezvous returns next weekend to Okmulgee. Each November, re-enactors travel just outside of Okmulgee for a weekend experience that relives the 1800s. The Dripping Spring...

The Okmulgee County Sheriff ’s Office is asking for help locating the owners of some horses found east of Okmulgee. If you believe these horses are yours, contact the Sheriff ’s Office to provide a de...

Oct. 31 was retirement day for long-time State Farm Agent Jon Giddings. On Friday, family, friends and clients, along with the new agent, joined Jon and wife Lawanna for a celebration of 41 years of s...

A county resident expressed some of her concerns during Monday’s meeting of the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners. During Input by the Public, resident Donna Boss-Martin spoke about a marijuana g...

The Okmulgee County Republicans met Thursday at the Briefcase in Henryetta with special guests State Representatives Scott Fetgatter and Logan Phillips. Prior to the guest speakers addressing those in...

It’s always good to know what’s going on in our backyard, but in this case, it’s our front yard - Tulsa. Tuesday’s Okmulgee Lions Club program was presented by Tulsa fireman, Capt. Terry Sivadon, Urba...

First United Methodist Church 8th & Seminole • Okmulgee www.fumcokmulgee.org Worship with us this Sunday morning! Traditional Worship Service begins at 9 a.m. in the Sanctuary, followed by Sunday Scho...

One of the all-time greatest songs ever written, in my opinion, is John Newton’s “Amazing Grace” that speaks to us of God’s matchless grace. This song has blessed multitudes of people in many generati...

A pair of Beggs High School Cross Country runners will tie up their laces this weekend for the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association State Cross Country Meet. Autumn and Summer Lester, BHS ...

Your Okmulgee Times is seeking local military veterans for our Veterans Day Special. The goal of our Veterans Day Special is to honor and remember all military men and women from Okmulgee County who s...

Pictured above, Morris Middle School participated in 2021 Red Ribbon week, “Drug Free Looks Like Me!” Pictured are students on one of their dress up days, wearing red to support a drug-free pledge - ”...

A Mounds woman was injured in a single-vehicle accident Tuesday evening near Okmulgee. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported the crash around 7:31 p.m. on Highway 75 southbound, just north of Celia Ber...

Early voting begins Thursday, Nov. 4, for voters in Okmulgee County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day have the option of voting early at their County Election Board....

Following the unexpected loss of band member Clayton Moore, a 1999 graduate of Henryetta High, members of the band Tangle Wire have come together to create an event to honor him. Band member John Howk...

This year’s open enrollment period for the online Healthcare Marketplace begins Monday, Nov. 1 and Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma (LASO) has 40 trained insurance Navigators across the state ready to h...

Your Okmulgee Times is striving to help local organizations in encouraging downtown businesses to spruce up during the holiday season. The 1st Annual Festi-Fall Decorating Contest encouraged businesse...