Local business leaders and residents gathered the first Friday in February for the Chamber of Commerce legislative update, where Representative Scott Fetgatter and Senator Bryan Logan provided a candi...

Missy Nash of Luv Ford recently traveled to Henryetta High School to congratulate Aubrey Taylor on being recognized as Athlete of the Week. Be sure to check each Friday’s edition of the Okmulgee Times...

A coordinated response between local law enforcement agencies resulted in the arrest of two suspects early Wednesday morning following reported burglary activity within both the City of Okmulgee and s...

Preston Drama will perform Shakespeare’s “The Twelfth Night” Friday and Saturday, Feb. 2021, at 7 p.m. at the Morris School Auditorium. A Sunday matinee will also take place at 2 p.m. Feb. 22.

Okmulgee County Emergency Management (OCEM) is pleased to announce that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has officially funded the Okmulgee County Outdoor Warning Siren Project. The awar...

Preston School drama students are inviting the community to enjoy an evening of laughter, mistaken identities and timeless storytelling, as they present William Shakespeare’s beloved comedy “The Twelf...

Local teenagers will have an opportunity to gather for an afternoon of fun, encouragement and fellowship later this month, as Restore Church hosts the Okmulgee County Youth Rally on Saturday, Feb. 28....

As communities across the nation observe Black History Month, the story of American Legion Haygood- Shephard Post 103 stands as a powerful local reminder of sacrifice, service, and perseverance. The h...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 You have the cosmic green light to start that major project you’ve been planning or to take a leap in your career, Aries. Trust your intuition — it’s sharper than ever. TAURUS – ...

Denise Frost and Tammy Shoemaker of the Okmulgee Times and Henryetta Free-Lance present a check for $1,559 to OKCO Humane Society Board President Aimee Robinson, Executive Board Members and Treasurer ...

The power of community was on full display earlier this month as dozens of volunteers gathered to help clean and improve the Okmulgee Cemetery, demonstrating once again what can be accomplished when n...

Students from Green Country Technology Center’s Medical Assisting and Practical Nursing (LPN) programs recently represented the district at HSE Day at the capitol in Oklahoma City. Joining peers from ...

The Morris Public Schools Board of Education met in regular session on February 9, 2026, at Morris High School to review routine district business, financial reports, student outcomes and several acti...

With tax season underway, area residents once again have access to free, professional tax preparation services through the AARP Tax-Aide program, offered in partnership with First Family Federal Credi...

A video circulating on social media showing a Henryetta police officer arresting a suspect in a gas station parking lot over the weekend has drawn public attention, prompting a response from Henryetta...

Street improvements, maintenance contracts and routine business highlighted the Morris City Council and Morris Public Works Authority meetings held Tuesday evening at the Morris Community Center. City...

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

Hoffman Fellowship Center will host The Kingdom Seekers along with a spaghetti dinner Saturday, Feb. 14, from 5-8 p.m.

Growing up in the hills of Fifty-Six, Ark., it did not take me long in my elementary school days to realize my favorite educational activities were lunchtime, recess, school breaks and field trips in ...

Monday: No School Tuesday: Breakfast: Cherry Frudel, Bacon, Banana Lunch: Pepperoni Pizza, Zucchini, Orange Slices Wednesday: Breakfast: Scrambled Egg, Toast & Jelly, Mixed Fruit Lunch: Steak Fingers,...