special_image
Login Subscribe Advertisers
Google Play App Store
  • News
    • Obituaries
    • Lifestyle
    • Opinion
  • Sports
  • E-edition
  • Public Notices
  • Calendar
  • Archives
  • Contact
    • Contact Us
    • Advertisers
    • Form Submission
    • About Us
    • News
      • Obituaries
      • Lifestyle
      • Opinion
    • Sports
    • E-edition
    • Public Notices
    • Calendar
    • Archives
    • Contact
      • Contact Us
      • Advertisers
      • Form Submission
      • About Us
News
Medication disposal event is Oct. 25
October 20, 2023
The Medication Take-Back event will take place Wednesday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot of the Student Union on the OSUIT campus. The public can bring any used or expired medicati...
News
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
October 20, 2023
October 20 Okmulgee Farmers Market | The Okmulgee Farmers Market is held each Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of the Creek Council House in downtown Okmulgee. October 20-21 OPL Book Sale | The F...
‘Let’s Do the Time Warp Again’
News
‘Let’s Do the Time Warp Again’
October 20, 2023
Okmulgee Community Theatre plans three performances Okmulgee Community Theatre presents “The Rocky Horror Show” Oct. 27 and 28 and Nov. 4. All performances will take place at 10 p.m. at the Orpheum Th...
Killers of the Flower Moon
News
Killers of the Flower Moon
By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
October 20, 2023
“Shakespeare wrote in Julius Caesar: Where wilt thou find a cavern dark enough To mask thy monstrous visage? Seek none, conspiracy: Hide it in smiles and affability.” By now, many of you have already ...
Meek to serve as OK Broadband Governing Board chair
News
Meek to serve as OK Broadband Governing Board chair
October 20, 2023
Oklahoma Farm Bureau Treasurer and District 9 Director Jim Meek was recently elected to serve as chair of the Oklahoma Broadband Governing Board at the group’s regular meeting Tuesday, Oct. 10. The Ok...
10 Years Ago:
News
10 Years Ago:
October 20, 2023
Five All-star members of Okmulgee High School’s academic team represented OHS in the District Competition of Bristow High School and walked away with the championship. The students that participated w...
News
Variety of events planned during upcoming festivals
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
October 20, 2023
There will be plenty of fun next week as the Pecan Festival kicks Thursday, Oct. 26, at 5 p.m. Hopefully, the weather will be perfect for all the events planned, along with the Harvest Spoon Chili Fes...
A: Main
Countians charged with drug trafficking
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
October 20, 2023
Beggs PD, OHP make arrests Charges were filed against two county residents this week in Okmulgee County District Court. The unrelated charges were brought about after they were found with large amount...
Residents express frustration with housing, drug use
A: Main
Residents express frustration with housing, drug use
By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
October 20, 2023
Changes made to municipal code During their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, the Okmulgee City Council heard a few residents’ concerns surrounding dilapidated housing and an increase in drug use in...
MN achieves historic first with robotic surgery system
A: Main
MN achieves historic first with robotic surgery system
October 20, 2023
On Monday, Oct. 9, Muscogee Nation’s Council Oak Comprehensive Healthcare in Tulsa became the first Tribal health care facility in the lower 48 United States to perform minimally invasive surgery util...
Officers recognized for service, valor
A: Main, Main...
Officers recognized for service, valor
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
October 20, 2023
Chief Joe Prentice and the Okmulgee Police Department hosted a recognition ceremony on Oct. 13 to honor a few of the dedicated officers who safeguard our community. The ceremony, held at the OPD headq...
OPD investigating shooting
A: Main
OPD investigating shooting
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
October 20, 2023
One man dies from injuries The Okmulgee Police Department is investigating a shooting which left one man dead. Tuesday at 3:15 p.m., the OPD responded to a report of a person shot in the area of Rando...
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)
Comics
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)
October 18, 2023
Bide your time, take care of details, and refuse to let emotions or outside interference cloud your vision or disrupt your plans. Embrace domestic changes that help stabilize your financial situation ...
With 1:06
Sports
With 1:06
October 18, 2023
With 1:06 remaining in the opening frame, the Bulldogs found the end zone for the first time in the contest on a 3-yard run by Jorden Bolden. Braelin Lewis’ successful conversion run deadlocked the sc...
Sports
TD run
October 18, 2023
TD run. Blaze Hill toed the extra-point kick to send the teams to their respective locker rooms with Henryetta trailing by 14 points, 21-7. The third quarter belonged to the host Wolverines, as Vian s...
Sports
Eagles drop district meeting with Sperry
By LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR 
October 18, 2023
The Morris Eagle varsity football team remained winless in district play following a 33-12 loss to the Sperry Pirates this past Friday night. The double-digit setback drops the Eagles to 2-5 on the ye...
Demons outduel Bulldogs in county gridiron battle
Sports
Demons outduel Bulldogs in county gridiron battle
By LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR 
October 18, 2023
The varsity football programs at Beggs and Okmulgee went to battle against each other last Thursday night at Tate Field at Golden Demon Stadium in Beggs. Both county squads each found the end zone onc...
Sports
Knights unable to contain high-powered Vian offense in district meeting
By LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR 
October 18, 2023
The Henryetta Golden Knight varsity football team ran into a buzzsaw in the form of the Vian Wolverines last Thursday night in Vian. The Henryetta defense was unable to contain the high-powered Vian o...
Dewar continues win streaks with rout of Porum
B:
Dewar continues win streaks with rout of Porum
By LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR 
October 18, 2023
The Dewar Dragon varsity football team continued their winning ways last Thursday with a 58-0 rout of the host Porum Panthers. The shutout win over Porum extended the Dragons’ two current winning stre...
Tigers sit alone atop C-3 standings after win over Wesleyan Christian
B:
Tigers sit alone atop C-3 standings after win over Wesleyan Christian
By LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR 
October 18, 2023
The Wilson Tiger varsity football team currently sits alone at the top of the District C-3 standings this week following a 26-12 win last Thursday against the Wesleyan Christian Mustangs. The double-d...
  • 1
  • …
  • 439
  • 440
  • 441
  • …
  • 559
e-Edition
ePaper
google_play
app_store
Editor Picks
Harlan Ford Toy Drive continues
A: Main
Harlan Ford Toy Drive continues
December 12, 2025
The 10th annual Harlan Ford Toy Drive continues through Dec. 20. Organized with the support of the Okmulgee County Department of Human Services and the Okmulgee Police Department, this year’s toy driv...
‘Care Cart’
A: Main, Main...
‘Care Cart’
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
December 12, 2025
Sometimes leadership doesn’t start with a title, a committee or a grant. Sometimes it starts with an 11-year-old girl who simply notices people around her - and chooses to care. That’s exactly what Mo...
A: Main
Beggs City Council hires new municipal judge
By KAY RABBITT-BROWER SPECIAL TO THE TIMES 
December 12, 2025
During its final meeting of the year, Beggs City Council accepted the resignation of the municipal court judge, hired a new municipal judge, approved an internet service contract, took action on a DEQ...
A: Main
OPS board handles staffing at December meeting
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
December 12, 2025
The Okmulgee Board of Education met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, with all members present. Board members approved the Nov. 11 meeting minutes, monthly encumbrances across district funds and one...
Downtown Okmulgee Is Merry & Bright
A: Main
Downtown Okmulgee Is Merry & Bright
December 12, 2025
Holiday spirits are high in downtown Okmulgee. Be sure to take a drive down Okmulgee’s 6th Street to see all the lights, including the decorated Council House Square, as the holiday season continues, ...
Facebook
Video

OKMULGEE TIMES
320 W. 6th
Okmulgee, OK 74447

918.756.3600

This site complies with ADA requirements

© 2022 Okmulgee Times

  • Contact
  • Privacy
  • Accessibility Policy