Katie Peavler signs paperwork after she is sworn in as a representative on the Morris City Council last week. She joined in on the meeting led by Mayor Joe Berryhill. Also pictured is Councilmember Gr...

Leaders from the Muscogee Nation, Osage Nation and Quapaw Nation (the “Nations”) have committed to collaborate and seek positive action from the State of Oklahoma on tobacco tax compacts. To date, the...

Okmulgee Main Street, a nonprofit organization devoted to revitalizing downtown Okmulgee through historic preservation, economic development and community engagement, is now accepting applications for...

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Wilbert Lamon Rivers, aka Wilbert Lamon Rivers, Jr., age 27, of Okmulgee, was sentenced to 41 months in prison f...

Baptist Village of Okmulgee will hold a Cruise into Summer Car Show Saturday, May 31, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1500 W. 6th Street. The event will feature free hot dogs, raffles, vendor booths and gam...

Attorney General Gentner Drummond is encouraging Oklahomans to take precautions to guard against elder fraud in recognition of National Senior Fraud Awareness Day. “Older Oklahomans deserve to be trea...

The Okmulgee High School Class of 2025 held its commencement ceremony Saturday evening at Brock Memorial Gym. A packed audience congratulated the graduates as Valedictorian LeAundre Delonia gave parti...

With its strong finish at the Aggie Invitational, the Academic Bowl team from Morris High School proved themselves worthy to play on a national stage. On Friday, May 23, the team will represent their ...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Telling the truth has always come naturally to you, Aries. But tact isn’t always your specialty and sometimes your candor is now well-received. Keep that in mind this week. TAURU...

The Spring of Life (Age 0-20) Merrilan Katherine Bruner was born on March 13, 1944, to Dewey and Rosella Bruner in Okmulgee. As a child, she attended First Baptist Church, where she learned about God ...

A new chapter in local dining was officially welcomed last Friday as the Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to welcome The Rodeo Restaurant to the community. Located at 915 ...

KAY RABBITT-BROWER SPECIAL TO THE TIMES During its May meeting, Beggs City Council elected a council president, approved the purchase of two pre-owned vehicles and made numerous personnel decisions. S...

Planning a funeral can be an overwhelming and emotional process. However, preplanning your own funeral or that of a loved one can help alleviate stress during a difficult time. Here are some helpful t...

Gabrielle Spencer-Ginn Special to the Times Last year, we took a look back at the cherished traditions of the Beggs alumni banquets. Today, let’s travel even further into the past - to the very roots ...

The Class of 2025 of Morris High School will hold their commencement ceremony at 7 p.m. today at the Muscogee Dome. - The Morris Board of Education met in a special session recently to review a wide-r...

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

The Okmulgee Public Library is ready to add color, creativity and fun to your summer with the launch of its 2024 Summer Reading Program, “Color Our World.” This vibrant program is packed with engaging...

Belvin Baptist Church will hold its Vacation Bible School Sunday, May 18, from 4-6 p.m. and Monday through Wednesday, May 19-21, from 6-8 p.m. The VBS will be for everyone ages four and up. Belvin Bap...

“Sing them over again to me, wonderful words of life. Let me more of their beauty see, wonderful words of life. Words of life and beauty, teach me faith and duty; beautiful words, wonderful words; won...

Starting May 19, law enforcement across Oklahoma will be looking for seat belt violations. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Oklahoma High...