Jan. 14, 2022, is the last day to apply for voter registration to be eligible to vote in Feb. 8, 2022, City of Okmulgee Municipal Primary Election, Okmulgee County Election Board Secretary Ashley Carn...

As the year 2021 comes to a close, the Okmulgee Times is taking a moment to look at some of the events and headlines that made this a year never to forget. The year gave us a historic freeze that caus...

The Okmulgee County Sharks are excited to announce that one of their own will be competing in the Special Olympics USA Games in Orlando, Florida in 2022. Courtney Coleman has been a member of Okmulgee...

Renee Peterson and Rodney McDaniel of Shorter Chapel are shown with the items for the “Better Together” Christmas Giveaway, which was held Wednesday. Peterson, a former Okmulgee resident, now living i...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced last week that USDA is investing $5.2 billion to build and improve critical rural infrastructure in 46 states and Puerto Rico (PDF, 279 KB). More than $554...

The Okmulgee Young Professionals hosted a Christmas dinner Wednesday evening for those in need of a warm meal. Pictured are members of the Okmulgee FFA who volunteered their time; OYP members and Firs...

The Okmulgee County Sharks Special Activities Association recently received a donation from Miss Mary’s Market. Jill Rhodes with Miss Mary’s says tips customers leave are donated to the Sharks through...

The Okmulgee Area Development Corporation held an open house and reception last week showcasing their new office space in the McCulloch Building. After being located at City Hall for many years, the a...

The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from October business. The monies they reported this period represent sales...

Ongoing Events B.A.L.L. Group | The Be Actice Live Longer (B.A.L.L.) Group will not meet in December. Meetings and potlucks will resume Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church. Christ...

The Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) is now accepting applications for new grant opportunities. Eligible proposals will fall into one of two tracks: projects that improve the built environmen...

Okmulgee Young Professionals hosted a Christmas dinner Wednesday evening for those in need of a warm meal. According to OYP President Lane Pilkington, member Seth Walker came up with the idea to serve...

The Okmulgee City Council approved several agreements, including an amended ordinance pertaining to fees for impounded animals. The fees for impoundment has not changed since 2006. The amended ordinan...

The Okmulgee Municipal Authority (Authority) and Okmulgee County Rural Water District No. 4 (District) were both approved this week for funding to improve water infrastructure. The city was approval f...

All City Hall offices and Public Works operations will be closed Thursday and Friday in observance of the Christmas holiday. Emergency service operations, police and fire departments, will remain oper...

Okmulgee Main Street’s 2021 Sparkle Spree event ended Thursday with Stephanie Barnett winning $500 in cash as the grand prize. The winning ticket came from The 6th Street Hub. Pictured with the winner...

The procedures for absentee renewal have changed, according Okmulgee County Election Board Secretary Ashley Carnes. The Okmulgee County Election Board will no longer mail out Absentee Application Rene...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners approved a Body-Worn Camera Policy on behalf of Sheriff Eddy Rice. “We are trying to cut down on frivolous lawsuits, so we will begin using body cams at the ...

Okmulgee County school students and teachers are currently enjoying their Christmas break. Classes will resume in the new year. Okmulgee Public School students will return to learning on Jan. 4, 2022,...

Employees at Harlan Ford are pictured with donations made to the annual Toy Drive. Thanks to the community, nine trucks and one Expedition full of toys and bikes were delivered to Okmulgee County DHS....