On the second floor of the Okmulgee County Courthouse, a towering 12-foot Christmas tree quietly glows - its branches carrying a weight far heavier than tinsel or lights. Each delicate ornament holds ...

DEWAR — If Waurika arrived in Dewar believing its playoff win last week had sparked new life, the Dragons wasted no time reminding the Eagles who still rules Class B-1. Behind an explosive offense, a ...

Art and I were a bit on the ornery side. We weren’t mean or hurtful in what we did, but we did get ourselves into trouble sometimes. We were both in the band. We both played tuba in the marching band....

Some call them spiritual disciplines. Others say spiritual practices. Either label works. The important thing for the Christ-follower is understanding that God has provided for them a variety of down-...

One of the godliest ladies I have ever known was Vivian King who was a member of the church to which I was called to pastor for over 12 years in Dustin. Mrs. Vivian had been the church pianist for dec...

The final score won’t show it, but Beggs spent the closing minutes of Friday night’s Class 2A-II playoff opener reminding everyone why no one in their brutally tough district ever took the Golden Demo...

Congratulations to the Wilson Lady Tigers for being awarded the OSSAA Academic Achievement plaque for the 2025 fast-pitch season. This marks the program’s 2nd Academic Achievement plaque.

In a rare and deeply meaningful step toward community unity, Eastside Baptist Church and Second Baptist Church will come together for a joint worship service on Sunday, Nov. 23, beginning with a 9:30 ...

The Okmulgee Times and the Henryetta Free-Lance are inviting pet lovers across the county to show off their favorite furry, feathered or scaly friends in the 2026 Pet Calendar Photo Contest. The highl...

The 43rd annual Prairie Bell OHCE Christmas Bazaar & Craft Show will be held Saturday Nov. 22, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Morris High School Gym. Vendor Barbara Whitaker will be selling homemade pea...

The popular fitness program, Dance for Life, is announcing a change in venue for its Okmulgee class, effective Nov. 18. The class, which aims to put the “fun in your life” through movement, will now b...

When I was a little boy, I loved monkeys. They were fun, free, energetic and swung from limb to limb with total abandon. They often kept up a lively banter as well. Noisy might be a good descriptive w...

Self-confessed Bible history and language nerd Tim Mackie sees Jesus of Nazareth as “utterly amazing and worth following with everything that you have.”* Mackie is one of millions of believers who hav...

A group of young artists in Henryetta received an unforgettable surprise this week after being named winners of the Okmulgee Times & Henryetta Free-Lance Halloween Art Contest - a special ride to scho...

As the 2025 regular season comes to a close, three Okmulgee County football programs are still very much alive - and ready for action. Dewar, Beggs and Wilson each secured postseason berths and will o...

The Beggs Golden Demons went toe-to-toe with one of the state’s best Friday night at Tate Field, showing determination, growth and plenty of fight before falling 35-6 to the 6thranked Dibble Demons in...

Former Preston teacher and Hall of Fame Basketball Coach Lawrence McCullah was inducted into the Connors State College Hall of Fame Saturday. Pictured with McCullah is former PPS employee Linda McCull...

As Veterans Day approaches, Okmulgee County schools, civic groups and local veterans’ organizations are preparing a full slate of tributes honoring the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed ...

Inside her cozy apartment at Baptist Village, surrounded by family photos and precious memories, Mrs. Betty Story reflects on life, full of love and faith. A native of Eufaula, Mrs. Story moved to Okm...

Okmulgee’s historic core has a new champion. Johnna Yoder has stepped in as the new director of Okmulgee Main Street, bringing a practical, systems-minded approach and a clear love for people and plac...