And a good time was had by all - well, maybe not exactly for those not winning a turkey. The annual Lions-Rotary turkey bingo meeting was Tuesday’s Lions Club program and is always a shared good time ...

A quote from Dr. Bob Jones, founder and first president of Bob Jones University, is worthy of repeating and regular consideration. He wisely warned us, “When gratitude dies on the altar of a man’s (pe...

DEAR ABBY: When my boyfriend talks about women, he doesn’t always refer to them by their name. In most cases, I don’t know the individual. But even if he does refer to her by name, what bothers me is ...

Something special is happening in Oklahoma regarding the delivery of mental health and substance use treatment. Since 2017, we have been a national leader among states launching and operating Certifie...

Okmulgee Cub Scout Pack 102 is having a Towel Drive to benefit the Okmulgee County Resource Center Safehouse. Gently used towels of any shape, size and color can be dropped off at the Okmulgee Times f...

Drivers need to pay more attention to deer crossing Oklahoma roads while the animals are listening to other instincts this time of year, said Dwayne Elmore, Oklahoma State University Extension wildlif...

Be sure to collect tickets as you shop local as part of Okmulgee Main Street’s annual Sparkle Shopping Spree beginning today. The 2021 Sparkle Shopping Spree will continue until the drawing on Dec. 16...

Leaders of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation are applauding the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act Review Committee’s recent determination that human remains and funerary objects current...

All City Hall offices and Public Works operations will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 25-26, in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. Emergency service operations, police and fire depart...

Okmulgee Main Street is once again partnering with American Express for their annual Shop Small Saturday. This year, Shop Small Saturday will begin with a kickoff breakfast at 6th Street Hub from 9:30...

Jill Gibbons has joined the staff of the Okmulgee County Extension Office, and is excited about the opportunity to work closely with the community. Gibbons is the new Okmulgee County Family and Consum...