In a game where offense reigned supreme, the Morris Eagles and Heavener Wolves put on a hitting clinic Monday, but it was the Eagles who emerged victorious in a 26-16 slugfest. Both teams collected 14...

Congratulations to Dewar senior Damian Smith, who signed a letter of intent to play football following his graduation at McPherson College in Kansas. Smith is joined by his parents, Amber and TJ Morde...

The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce hosted its regular Legislative Forum on March 7, featuring updates from Representative Scott Fetgatter and Senator David Bullard. The two lawmakers provided insight in...

KAY RABBITT-BROWER SPECIAL TO THE TIMES Beggs City Council heard comments from a resident about his sewer backing up, hired a new police officer while accepting the resignation of another, and approve...

The Morris City Council convened for its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, at the Morris Community Center to discuss a range of municipal matters, including infrastructure projects, personnel di...

At the regular meeting of the Okmulgee Board of Education on Tuesday, the board approved the hiring of LuVona Copeland as the new Superintendent of Okmulgee Public Schools for the 2025-26 school year....

Barbarbra Cooks has stepped into the political arena as a Democratic candidate for Okmulgee County Commissioner for District 1, driven by a strong desire to address long-standing concerns in rural inf...

The Morris Public Schools Board of Education convened on March 10 for its regular monthly meeting, addressing a variety of financial, academic and personnel matters. The board approved several key age...

The Okmulgee Lions Club Pancake Day fundraiser is next Tuesday, March 18, from 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 401 S. Seminole Ave. Contact your local Lions Club member for $10 tickets o...

Residents of Okmulgee County interested in serving their community through conservation efforts will have the opportunity to run for a seat on the Okmulgee County Conservation District Board of Direct...

Okmulgee residents are encouraged to roll up their sleeves and take part in Keep Okmulgee Beautiful Week, a community-wide initiative set for April 20-26. The event aims to promote cleanliness, sustai...

The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from January business. The monies they reported this period represent sales...

This free event is packed with expert speakers, networking opportunities and valuable resources designed to help small business owners succeed. Attendees will gain insights from a small business panel...

Braden Ramirez, a senior at Morris High School, paged for Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, March 10-13, at the State Capitol. Braden is the son of Javier and Pandee Ramirez of Okmulgee. House pages r...

The Preston Jump Rope Team will hold a showcase fundraiser Friday, March 14 at the Jim Waller Event Center, 10165 Pringey Ave. in Preston. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the performance will follow ...

Luv Ford honored two Morris High School seniors recently as Athletes of the Week. Pictured with Missy Nash of Luv Ford are MHS football player Jackson Casey (above) and MHS softball player Fire Clark ...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you are in a leadership position this week, whether you realize it or not. Your confidence may inspire others to follow your lead. Just be sure not to micromanage. TAURUS ...

June 13, 1969 - March 5, 2025 A celebration of life for Thomas Daniel “Danny” Ladner will be held Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Okemah. Thomas Daniel Lad...

December 30, 1956 - March 9, 2025 Services are pending with Integrity Funeral Service for Harry Earnest Hinesley, who passed away March 9, 2025.

June 15, 1954 - March 10, 2025 James (Jim) Frederick Barfield, 70, of Okmulgee, passed away peacefully at home on March 10, 2025. Jim was born on June 15, 1954, to Harry Elwyn Barfield and Mildred Bea...