Midafternoon on a late February day, a meteorologist for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association in Norman received an email notifying them of their termination. “I was just busily working aw...

Officials in Oklahoma and Tulsa Counties were among the first to apply for a share of $12.5 million deposited into the County Community Safety Investment Fund in 2023. The grant opportunity, made poss...

Okmulgee Times & Henryetta Free-Lance • B3 Friday, March 21, 2025

High winds and dry conditions fueled devastating wildfires across Oklahoma on Friday, burning nearly 170,000 acres and destroying hundreds of structures. Communities from Stillwater to Mannford were l...

The deal is taking place all over the country, in volleyball and softball and hockey and soccer: Travel to our tournament and, unless you stay in one of our partner hotels, your kid doesn’t play. They...

This report is a summary of Okmulgee County office of emergency management and floodplain administration weekly key activities and is not inclusive of all activities during the week and is meant as a ...

Dear Editor, To My Friends, Family and the Wonderful Community of Okmulgee County, As I reflect on my recent retirement celebration, my heart is filled with immense gratitude and appreciation. After 4...

With unintentional poisonings on the rise, Gov. Kevin Stitt has officially proclaimed March 16-22 as Oklahoma Poison Prevention Week to highlight the critical role of poison prevention in protecting f...

Every year in March, journalists, advocates, and engaged citizens come together to celebrate Sunshine Week, a national initiative promoting open government and the public’s right to know. As the edito...

As the mid-March sun rises each year, so does a renewed commitment to transparency and open government. Sunshine Week, an annual initiative dedicated to promoting public access to information, takes p...

The Okmulgee County Republican Party held its annual county convention Saturday, March 8, bringing together dedicated members to elect new officers, honor longstanding contributors and set a bold agen...

The United Indian Nations of Oklahoma (UINO) will hold its Quarterly Meeting tomorrow, March 20, 2025, at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa. With a powerhouse agenda featuring an unprecedented number...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, forcing an agenda right now might backfire. It is best to be patient and let things unfold organically. A few new people may come to your aid this week and support you. TA...

The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce hosted its regular Legislative Forum on March 7, featuring updates from Representative Scott Fetgatter and Senator David Bullard. The two lawmakers provided insight in...

KAY RABBITT-BROWER SPECIAL TO THE TIMES Beggs City Council heard comments from a resident about his sewer backing up, hired a new police officer while accepting the resignation of another, and approve...

At the regular meeting of the Okmulgee Board of Education on Tuesday, the board approved the hiring of LuVona Copeland as the new Superintendent of Okmulgee Public Schools for the 2025-26 school year....

The Morris Public Schools Board of Education convened on March 10 for its regular monthly meeting, addressing a variety of financial, academic and personnel matters. The board approved several key age...

The Okmulgee Lions Club Pancake Day fundraiser is next Tuesday, March 18, from 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 401 S. Seminole Ave. Contact your local Lions Club member for $10 tickets o...

Residents of Okmulgee County interested in serving their community through conservation efforts will have the opportunity to run for a seat on the Okmulgee County Conservation District Board of Direct...

Okmulgee residents are encouraged to roll up their sleeves and take part in Keep Okmulgee Beautiful Week, a community-wide initiative set for April 20-26. The event aims to promote cleanliness, sustai...