• County officials launched a crackdown on local Prohibition violators by padlocking the Marquette Hotel on E. Main after a raid uncovered more than seven gallons of corn whiskey and dozens of empty b...

Luke 12:2 - But there is nothing covered up that will not be revealed, and hidden that will not be known. We all may have something we wish not to share with our closest friend or even our spouse. Yet...

“Jesus turns your sadness into joy like flipping a pancake,” says Logan, 8. “It might be a little messy at first, but it comes out great on the other side.” That’s a delicious way to describe somethin...

“Jesus turns your sadness into joy like flipping a pancake,” says Logan, 8. “It might be a little messy at first, but it comes out great on the other side.” That’s a delicious way to describe somethin...

Girl Scouts across Eastern Oklahoma are officially kicking off the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie season, inviting the community to support the world’s largest girl-led entrepreneurial program - one box at a ...

The Morris Fire Department will host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 7-11 a.m. at the Morris Elementary Cafeteria. The breakfast is open to the public, with p...

Deep Fork Community Action Foundation, Inc. will hold an election for a Low-Income Representative for Okmulgee County Wednesday, Feb. 4, from 9-11 a.m. at the Senior Nutrition Center, 1201 N. Seminole...

Morris Public Schools is expressing its heartfelt gratitude to the community following an overwhelming outpouring of support during the inaugural McKinley McGirt Memorial Teddy Bear Toss, held Friday ...

Demons control tempo early, secure home win over Quinton The Beggs Demon Dome provided the backdrop for a strong varsity boys regular season performance as the Beggs Demons established control early a...

The Wilson Tigers and Lady Tigers faced a challenging twoday slate over the weekend, battling strong competition from McLain on Friday before taking on Preston on Saturday. Despite coming up short in ...

The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) has released district tournament assignments for the 2025-26 high school basketball postseason, outlining where teams across the state will...

Quinton pulls away, tops Beggs in 59-35 loss The Beggs Demon Dome was the setting for a varsity girls regular season contest in which the Beggs Demons delivered a strong opening effort before Quinton ...

As the Okmulgee Times and Henryetta Free-Lance recognize the men and women of law enforcement and first responders across Okmulgee County in today’s special Salute to Hometown Heroes section included ...

A wave of encouraging news is rippling through Oklahoma’s education community, and several schools in Okmulgee County are among those being celebrated. According to a memorandum released by the Oklaho...

The Oklahoma State University Extension Office in Okmulgee County is welcoming two new educators whose backgrounds and passion for service are expected to bring added value to local youth, families an...

When people think about filmmaking, they often picture big cities, sound stages and distant studios. But in recent years, Okmulgee has quietly been building something different, a reputation as a plac...

A Scottish university has completed what is believed to be the first-ever international repatriation of ancestral remains to mainland United States. More than 150 years after they were taken, the Univ...

Residents interested in severe weather safety and community preparedness are invited to attend a Storm Spotter Training hosted by Okmulgee County Emergency Management (OCEM) in partnership with the Na...

Sponsoring organizations for the 2026 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) are now being sought by the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) Child Nutrition programs. Eligible sponsors include p...

The Beggs Alumni Association has officially opened applications for its 2026 Alumni Scholarship, a long‑standing tradition aimed at supporting Beggs High School seniors as they take their next steps i...