March 5, 1947 - February 10, 2026 Dana Brian died peacefully at home on February 10, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with the late effects of polio. She was born on March 5, 1947, in Okmulgee...

December 13, 1929 - February 19, 2026 On February 19, 2026, Jane Laxton, age 96, a lifelong resident of Okmulgee, died peacefully at home with her family and beloved pets surrounding her with love, wh...

December 31, 1930 - February 26, 2026 Betty Louise Suiter Rhodes passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026, in Okmulgee. Betty was born to Raymond E. Suiter and Agnes Irene (Lakey) Suiter on Decembe...

December 27, 1978 - February 16, 2026 Bradford Allen Fisher, a longtime resident of the Nuyaka area, passed away in Tulsa on Monday, February 16, 2026, at the age of 47. He was born on Wednesday, Dece...

May 16, 1934 - February 17, 2026 Ann (Hughey) Sackett, a longtime resident of St. Petersburg, Fla., passed away in Dallas on February 17, 2026, at the age of 91, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s...

September 15, 1953 - February 18, 2026 Linda Bemore, 72, of Okmulgee, passed away on February 18, 2026, in Okmulgee surrounded by her family. Linda was born in Sacaton, Ariz. to Wilson and Wanda King....

Last week, the Rev. Jesse Jackson, a well-known political figure who first got his start in the public eye by working with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and later ran for the Presidency of the ...

As major advances in technology rapidly transform the world, it’s no surprise education is also evolving. Traditional classrooms with projectors and dry erase boards are no longer the only option for ...

DEAR ABBY: I am having a baby in five months. My doctor is recommending that anyone who visits the baby in the first three months be up to date on vaccines (Tdap, flu, COVID and RSV, if age 60plus). W...

• Okmulgee’s public schools received high praise from Mrs. Anna L. Burdick, a federal agent for trade and industrial education, after her recent inspection of the district. In a letter shared with Sup...

“If Christians were on a basketball team, they’d have to pass the ball instead of hog it,” says Ethan, 10. “Jesus would probably be the coach and the MVP!” That’s a great way to start thinking about u...

John 1:5 - The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it. These few words should hit like a two-byfour between the eyes. That “darkness” being the world of unbelievers just ...

Okmulgee-area professionals looking to strengthen leadership skills and advance workplace effectiveness will soon have a new opportunity through Green Country Technology Center. GCTC’s Workforce & Eco...

The postseason journey for the Schulter Lady Bulldogs showcased resilience, competitive fire and flashes of dominance as the squad navigated both District and Regional tournament play in recent weeks....

The Okmulgee Bulldogs baseball program will kick off the upcoming season with an Opening Day Bash this Friday from 5-7 p.m. at Bateman Baseball Park. Fans and families are invited to join the funfille...

Dewar junior Clark Hotema is headed to the State Wrestling Tournament following a stellar performance last week. See upcoming editions of the Okmulgee Times and Henryetta Free-Lance for results.

Tournament basketball has reached full stride across Okmulgee County, with district battles giving way to regional showdowns and area tournament opportunities this week. Several county teams remain ac...

The Preston Pirates and Lady Pirates continue their postseason stance as they look to return to State. The Pirates were scheduled to play last night in Oktaha, while the Lady Pirates will be in action...

There are moments in a community’s history when time seems to stand still - when decades fade away and the bonds formed in youth return with the same warmth and pride as the day they were created. Tue...

Okmulgee County officials received statewide recognition this week during the Oklahoma Emergency Management Association (OEMA) Conference Awards Luncheon in Oklahoma City, where the Okmulgee County Bo...