The Okmulgee County Sheriff ’s Office, in conjunction with the District 25 Violent Crime Task Force, is investigating a shooting that occurred in the Dentonville area during the morning hours of Nov. ...

With Christmas quickly approaching, the Okmulgee County Salvation Army is in need of volunteers to sign up to ring the bells at Walmart. Donating just two hours of your time will make a difference in ...

The Annual Fred Gragg Veterans Appreciation Luncheon was held Saturday, Nov. 6, in Langston. Mrs. Archietta Burch James, Author of ”Francis Clinton: A Buffalo Soldier, and American Hero” was the guest...

Dan Artussee was sworn in as District 3 commissioner, after winning last week’s special election. Artussee replaces James Connors who retired in June. Connors was in attendance to support his former e...

The Morris School football field has a new name, following last week’s meeting of the board. The board approved naming the field as “Larry Bookout Field.” A longtime coach at Morris, Bookout was prese...

Two men who escaped the Moore Detention Center in Okmulgee Friday are back in federal custody following a weekend long search in Rogers County Ṁembers of the U.S. Marshalls as well as the Rogers Count...

Your Okmulgee Times is excited to announce the First Annual Cookie Crawl. The Cookie Crawl will be held Saturday, Nov. 27 in conjunction with Shop Small Saturday. Those wishing to participate are aske...

“You are in for a treat today,” Superintendent Renee Dove said, in welcoming the Okmulgee High School student body, along with community guests last week. OHS Assistant Principal David Dunlap opened t...

What an absolutely enjoyable time was had by all at Tuesday’s Okmulgee Lions Club meeting, celebrating our annual Veterans’ Day program, presented by Lt. Col. Tanya Roland. She was ably assisted (and ...

Numerous events were held this week, celebrating military men and women and their sacrifices and dedication. On Wednesday, Okmulgee FFA held a ‘Coffee with a Veteran’ event, which gave the opportunity...

The annual Dodge Brawl Tournament, sponsored by Neal’s Furniture, drew approximately 16 teams who competed for the championship title. All proceeds from the event benefit Okmulgee Public Schools. Winn...

As part of their 75th Anniversary, faculty, staff and students of OSUIT took part in a Time Capsule ceremony Wednesday morning. OSUIT President Bill Path welcomed those in attendance and shared that t...

The Okmulgee School board approved several agenda items during their session Monday evening. The board approved a contract with Pre-Employment Transition Services. This program helps Special Needs stu...

The Morris Booster Club is holding a fundraiser event at the Okmulgee Elks Lodge. The event will be held this coming Monday, Nov. 15, from 6-8 p.m. at the Okmulgee Elks Lodge. Funds will be used to su...

The 39th annual Prairie Bell OHCE Christmas Bazaar and Craft Show will be held on Saturday, Nov. 20, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Morris High School Gym. Vendor, Barbara Whitaker, will be selling home...

Editor’s Note: Below is a continuation of the Oklahoma Watch story that ran in Wednesday’s edition of the Okmulgee Times . The People Doing The Work This summer, OSBI special agent Dale Fine was assig...

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

One of the greatest promises in all the Bible, I believe, is nestled in the Old Testament book of Deuteronomy Chapter 33, Verses 24-25, “And of Asher He said, Let Asher be blessed with children; let h...

Chapter Z had a very informative meeting Nov. 10 at Kellie Harlan’s home. OHS Ag/Ed teacher Tim Taylor and student teacher Stephanie Helsen gave the program. During the meeting, they described the jou...

The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce welcomed El Avocado Mexican Restaurant on Wednesday morning with a ribbon cutting. El Avocado owners Renee Jones and Raul Sanchez cut the ribbon as the Chamber Ambassa...