As Abraham Lincoln paced the floor amid the crying of his two young sons, a passing neighbor asked, “What’s the matter with the boys?” “Just what’s the matter with the whole world,” answered Lincoln. ...

Matthew 22:21b - “Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” Just how much of our life belongs to God? We have 24 hours in each day. Of those 24, l...

DEAR ABBY: I’m 29, and my boyfriend is 36. We met on a dating site and were together for three years. He broke up with me two months ago because he didn’t think he could marry me. (We weren’t engaged....

As we approach the end of March, this week marks the second major in-session deadline for legislation at the Oklahoma Legislature. At the end of this week, all bills up for consideration in the house ...

The “Quilts of Valor” Foundation began in 2003 with a dream, literally, a dream. Founder Catherine Roberts’ son, Nat, was deployed to Iraq. According to her, “The dream was as vivid as life. I saw a y...

Preston’s Pepper Gallup was nearly untouchable on the mound, throwing a no-hitter and striking out 10 in a commanding 11-0 run-rule win over the Crowder Demons. Gallup allowed no hits or runs across f...

The Dewar Lady Dragons unleashed a flurry of offense in back-to-back victories over the Okemah Lady Panthers on Monday, collecting an incredible 44 hits and 38 runs across two games. In the opener, Ko...

Area softball teams will gather for a full day of competition on Friday, March 28, as Okmulgee Public Schools hosts the 2025 Okmulgee Slowpitch Festival. The event will bring together nine local match...

Track and field fans will have two great opportunities to support local athletes this Friday, March 28, as Henryetta High School and Okmulgee High School each host major meets. The Henryetta John ‘JP’...

Three Okmulgee County high school baseball teams - Dewar, Morris and Henryetta - will be taking the field this week at the Weleetka Invitational Baseball Tournament, which begins Thursday and runs thr...

The Preston Pirates capped a spectacular run at the Drumright Baseball Tournament with a commanding 10-0 shutout over the McLoud Redskins in the championship game on Saturday. Powered by explosive off...

Basketball season wrapped up with a flurry of accolades for student-athletes and coaches from Preston and Morris, as both programs earned prestigious Heartland Conference honors. With standout individ...

Game 1: Dewar 12, Coweta 6 The Dewar Dragons took control early and never looked back in a 12-6 victory over Coweta last Thursday, March 20. After a three-run first inning by Coweta, the Dragons tied ...

Basketball fans are in for an exciting week as the 2025 AIHEC National Basketball Tournament continues today, bringing high-energy men’s and women’s college hoops action to the Mvskoke Nation Reservat...

The Morris Lady Eagles struggled to contain the Haskell Lady Haymakers’ bats on Monday, falling 16-1 in a three-inning contest. Morris struck first when Talee Zackery grounded into a fielder’s choice ...

The Henryetta Lady Knights battled Prague Red Devils in a doubleheader Monday, tying the second game 6-6 after a tough 12-0 loss in the opener. In the second game, Henryetta’s bats came alive, piling ...

Members of the Okmulgee County Consortium (OCC) joined coalitions from across Oklahoma on March 5 to advocate for public health policies at the state Capitol. Partnering with the Oklahoma Prevention P...

At Baptist Village, we have the privilege of meeting extraordinary people whose lives have been dedicated to service, faith and community. Last week, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Dona L. G...

The Okmulgee Times is bringing Bingo back again this year! Readers will find an official Bingo card in next Wednesday’s issue (March 26). You may also obtain one free card at the Okmulgee Times office...

The Oklahoma Coaches Association (OCA) has announced its 2025 Hall of Fame inductees, honoring 13 individuals for their outstanding contributions to high school athletics. The induction ceremony and b...