Despite an uncooperative forecast and a few rainsoaked setbacks, Beggs residents and visitors came together on Saturday to celebrate Frontier Day and mark the town’s 125th anniversary with signature s...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, the universe is giving you a chance to get in some rest and relaxation before you have to tackle your very long list of tasks. Soak it all up while the break lasts. TAURUS...

I recently had the privilege of attending the Oklahoma Boxing Reunion Hall of Fame Event, a powerful evening that brought together legends of the sport, longtime fans and proud families to celebrate t...

KAY RABBITT-BROWER SPECIAL TO THE TIMES The Beggs City Council, under the leadership of newly elected Mayor Roger Merrill, continued its efforts to promote transparency and address pressing issues sur...

There’s no better way to savor the start of summer than by shopping local - and across Okmulgee County, farmers markets and flea markets are in full swing, offering fresh produce, homemade goods, arti...

The bi-annual membership meeting of the Okmulgee County Community Garden Corporation is scheduled for Thursday, June 26, at the Okmulgee Fairgrounds meeting room at 6:30 p.m., according to Ann Alexand...

At nearly 92 years young, Adonna Shelton’s story is one stitched with harmony, care and a quiet strength that has touched lives across Okmulgee County. From singing in a beloved church trio to serving...

This summer, Calvary Baptist Church will provide free meals for kids with its Come Unto Me program each Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon through Aug. 8 at the church, located at 112 W. Gentry St. in Hen...

The Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners convened Monday for its regular meeting, working through a full agenda that included key decisions on budget appropriations, road project funding, con...

For far too long, northeast Oklahoma has lacked access to a Level I Trauma Center for both adult and pediatric patients. That is now set to change, thanks to critical legislative action and a landmark...

Beggs Frontier Day returns Saturday, June 14, in downtown Beggs, celebrating the town’s 125th birthday. The event will include a parade, turtle races, a kids’ play zone, outhouse races, vendors and mo...

This notice is to invite public input into the need, design, location, development and management of Deep Fork Community Action Foundation (DFCAF), Inc.’s proposed HOME Investment Partnerships Program...

The Beggs Alumni Association is thrilled to announce the return of its cherished annual tradition - the 2025 Beggs Alumni Banquet - set to take place Saturday, June 21 in Beggs. This year’s event prom...

A wave of federal court activity in the Eastern District of Oklahoma has resulted in significant criminal convictions and sentencing announcements in a variety of serious cases, including drug traffic...

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that DaQurius Razjoune Johnson, aka Daquarius Razjoune Johnson, age 33, of Muskogee, entered a guilty plea to one cou...

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Joshua Devn Page, age 34, of Henryetta, entered a guilty plea to one count of Felon in Possession of Firearm, pu...

County officials across Oklahoma are celebrating a major legislative win as House Bill 2758, which allocates up to $75 million for county roads and bridges, has officially been signed into law. This m...

The Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) proudly announces that 28 organizations have been awarded a grant through the Civil Rights Trail Grant Program. This total amount awarded of just over $1,100,000 ...

Okmulgee Main Street honored a cast of remarkable local champions during the 2025 Dinner with the Stars, held Friday evening in a celebration filled with gratitude, flavor and heartfelt reflection. Ho...

The Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) has approved the Public Service Company of Oklahoma’s (PSO) purchase of the Green Country Power Plant, a 795 MW natural gasfired generation facility located i...