Backup quarterback Michael Hawkins, Jr. shined in his first start as No. 5 Oklahoma cruised to a 44-0 shutout win over Kent State on Saturday. Filling in for the injured John Mateer, Hawkins threw thr...

The Beggs Junior High Demons wasted no time making a statement Tuesday night, stunning the Class 6A Sapulpa Chieftains with a 48-30 road victory at Sapulpa High School’s stadium. Behind explosive play...

The heartbeat of Oklahoma history has long been fueled by the sacrifice and service of its veterans and now, a new campaign seeks to honor one of its most distinguished and often overlooked groups: Na...

The sweet nostalgia of family-friendly fall fun returns next weekend as the 2025 Okmulgee Pecan Festival is almost here. Organized by the Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce, this year’s event, themed “The T...

It’s Gumbo Time! The public is invited to attend the annual Gumbo Fest this Saturday, Oct. 4, beginning at 10 a.m. The festival is the town’s main fundraiser and those funds are important in helping m...

Local, county, school and civic organizations are encouraged to attend a series of free seminars this fall focused on Oklahoma’s open meeting and open records laws. The seminars, hosted by Oklahoma At...

Editor’s Note: The Okmulgee Times and Henryetta Free-Lance will host an Open House next Friday, Oct. 10, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The public is invited to stop by to see what we offer, look at old...

On Sept. 16, the Okfuskee and Okmulgee County OHCE groups joined Courtney Natseway at the College of Muscogee Nation Gardens for a tour and Leader Lesson on Three Sisters Gardening. Three Sister’s Gar...

March 7, 1943 - September 24, 2025 Jessie James Whisman passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at the age of 82 years. Jessie was born on March 7, 1943, in Okmulgee to his parents, Jessie and Mabe...

August 28, 1942 - October 1, 2025 Jimmy “Jim” Mack Elliott, a resident of Henryetta, passed away on October 1, 2025, at the age of 83. He was born August 28, 1942, in Cheatham County, Tenn., to Hugo a...

December 12, 1950 - September 29, 2025 Kenneth R. Barnett was born on December 12, 1950, and passed on September 29, 2025, at the age of 75. Funeral services were scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, Octobe...

February 20, 1958 - September 28, 2025 Services are pending for Mary Stewart, 67, of Henryetta, with Integrity Funeral Service. She passed away Sunday, September 28, 2025, in Henryetta.

May 31, 1952 - September 25, 2025 Brian George Jones passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025, in Beggs at the age of 73. He was born on May 31, 1952, in Siloam Springs, Ark. to the late Marvin Ophy J...

November 6, 1945 - September 30, 2025 Donald Dale Bledsoe, 79, of Okmulgee, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. He was born on Tuesday, November 6, 1945, to Leamon and Dorothy Freida (Kreisvel...

December 30, 1950 - September 23, 2025 Robert Harice Henry, 74, died on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Memorial services will be held Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 1 p.m. at the Okmulgee County Fairgrou...

March 19, 1966 - September 23, 2025 Steven ‘Steve’ Randel Riddle of Moore, went to be with His Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, in Oklahoma City, after a long and courage...

September 14, 1940 - September 26, 2025 Rev. George Kenneth Stacy, affectionately known as Kenny, Dad, Papa, Brother and Uncle, passed away Friday, September 26, 2025, in Olive Branch, Miss. at the ag...

September 9, 1950 - September 26, 2025 Wanda Johns, 75, died Friday, September 26, 2025, in Tulsa. Memorial services will be held Friday, October 3, 2025, at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church South - Be...

For most people, the thought of swimming half a mile, biking 12 miles and running three miles sounds daunting. For 71-year-old Okmulgee County resident Jeff Bigger, it’s just another day of living lif...

The Pride of Morris recently traveled to Eufaula to compete at the Eufaula Ironhead Marching Invitational. The Pride secured a spot in the finals and finished 7th place overall. The band also placed 2...