DEAR ABBY: I have been married 10 years. My husband is from another country, and the last six years haven’t been easy. I’ve been the sole provider for our family, on the advice of our lawyer, while we...

Deuteronomy 32:4 - He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is he. If anyone ever asks you to define our God, what will you ...

“I talk to him and ask him what to do and what college to go to,” says Abraham, 8. “God helps me make a decision like if I should hit my brother.” Decisions, decisions. If you’d like to enter college ...

A new chapter in local dining was officially welcomed last Friday as the Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to welcome The Rodeo Restaurant to the community. Located at 915 ...

Just ask Dorothy. As that famed character from the movie classic “The Wizard of Oz,” the film ends with Dorothy saying, “There’s no place like home.” That definitely has become reality for Vian native...

The countdown to kickoff has officially begun in Morris, where the Eagles are already hard at work preparing for the 2025 football season under the leadership of new Head Coach Jimmy Whitlock. With a ...

In a battle-tested run filled with grit, skill and championship dreams, the Preston Pirates came up short Friday in the Class 2A State Baseball Tournament semifinals at Seminole State College, falling...

Okmulgee High School athletes were honored at the All-Sports Banquet during the final week of school, an annual special event held at Dunbar School. Congratulations to all the students on their honors...

For the students of Dunbar Elementary, TSA (Technology Student Association) is more than just a club - it’s a platform for discovery, creativity and community. From building mousetrap cars to designin...

As the sun rises on a new chapter for the Class of 2025, the excitement is palpable across Okmulgee County. This is more than a graduation - it is a tribute to perseverance, hard work and the unbreaka...

The OHS Class of 2025 took their final walk from where it all began, from Dunbar School to the Administration Building, where they were greeted by faculty and staff, and then onto Okmulgee Primary Sch...

Okmulgee County voters delivered decisive outcomes in two key elections Tuesday, approving the Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) building fund millage proposal and selecting Republican Bryan Loga...

The Okmulgee Public Schools Board of Education held its regular meeting on Tuesday, with updates given on the financial outlook along with the debut of the new, updated Okmulgee Public Schools website...

In a comprehensive city council meeting that addressed multiple critical municipal issues, local officials demonstrated their commitment to community development, infrastructure improvement and fiscal...

Mary Ray Stephenson sat in the backyard of the house she and Wilbur bought in 1958, the same white clapboard home on lavender street in Schulter, Oklahoma where she had watched the world change from h...

A special thanks to Pastor Rocky Ausbrooks and The Refuge Church, who donated shoes to Okmulgee High School students earlier this week. OPS staff member Randy Jackson was happy to accept the donation ...

KAY RABBITT-BROWER SPECIAL TO THE TIMES During its May meeting, Beggs City Council elected a council president, approved the purchase of two pre-owned vehicles and made numerous personnel decisions. S...

Planning a funeral can be an overwhelming and emotional process. However, preplanning your own funeral or that of a loved one can help alleviate stress during a difficult time. Here are some helpful t...

Gabrielle Spencer-Ginn Special to the Times Last year, we took a look back at the cherished traditions of the Beggs alumni banquets. Today, let’s travel even further into the past - to the very roots ...

The Class of 2025 of Morris High School will hold their commencement ceremony at 7 p.m. today at the Muscogee Dome. - The Morris Board of Education met in a special session recently to review a wide-r...