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September 29, 2023
Okmulgee While the county was founded at statehood in 1907, the birth of the city of Okmulgee occurred years earlier, following the U.S. Civil War in 1868. Then known as Okmulke, it wasn’t until 1883 ...
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September 29, 2023
A Homecoming Bulldog Block Party will take place Friday, Sept. 29, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Brock Gymnasium. The event will feature food trucks, vendors and more. The annual Homecoming Parade will re...
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September 29, 2023
On Sept. 18, the Okmulgee County Democratic Party hosted the MN tribal opioid response team. “First of all, a huge thank you to the Muscogee Nation for providing this incredibly valuable information a...
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September 29, 2023
Okmulgee Community Theatre welcomes Preston High School Drama group to share the stage. Under the direction of Devin Doupe, teacher and drama coach, the group is entering the State 1-Act Play competit...
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September 29, 2023
Alumnae of the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority are invited to a Meet and Greet Coffee social Sunday, Oct. 1, to get acquainted with other Zetas in the area and learn about the Tulsa area alumnae chapter. The ...
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By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
September 29, 2023
Community invited to help start Umbrella Alley Representatives from Okmulgee Main Street recently visited Talk Local this week to discuss a number of upcoming events, including their collaboration wit...
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September 29, 2023
OSUIT Child Care Center announces its participation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). All participants in attendance are served meals at no extra charge to the parents. In accordance w...
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September 29, 2023
Rayna Felts and Morgan Cargola are shown with one of the alpacas that were at Morris Elementary’s Interactive Day of Learning Tuesday. The event was held following the announcement that Morris Element...
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By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
September 29, 2023
The Okmulgee County Free Fair Board is set to meet Monday at 7 p.m. at the OSU Extension Center for their regular meeting. One item on the agenda will be a presentation by Commissioner Erik Zoellner a...
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By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR 
September 29, 2023
Okmulgee Homecoming Week continues today with the Bulldog Block Party, Parade and football game as OHS takes on Westville at historic Harmon Field. Yesterday, a district-wide pep assembly was held at ...
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September 27, 2023
The walking trail at the Okmulgee County Family YMCA in Okmulgee served as the site of the annual Okmulgee Invitational cross country meet this past Friday afternoon. Lots of talented runners from acr...
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By LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR 
September 27, 2023
Narrow loss closes out Henryetta’s 2023 fastpitch campaign The Henryetta Lady Knight fastpitch softball team saw their bid for a state tournament berth in 2023 end last Thursday with an 8-6 loss to th...
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By LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR 
September 27, 2023
The Beggs Golden Demon varsity football team began their journey towards a 16th-straight playoff appearance this past Friday night at Westville High School and the District 2A-7 opener with the Westvi...
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By LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR 
September 27, 2023
The Morris Eagle varsity football team found themselves on the short end of a 30-12 outcome to the Kiefer Trojans last Friday night at Larry Bookout Field in Morris. The double-digit setback came in t...
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By LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR 
September 27, 2023
The 2023 season for the Morris Lady Eagle varsity fastpitch team came to a close this past Saturday afternoon with a 12-2 loss to the Kansas Lady Comets. The run-rule defeat came in the loser’s bracke...
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By LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR 
September 27, 2023
For the second-straight season, the Wilson Tiger varsity football team began district play with a lopsided win over the Coyle Bluejackets. Last year, the Tigers defeated Coyle by a 48-14 margin at hom...
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By LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR 
September 27, 2023
The Henryetta Golden Knight varsity football team began district play this past Friday night at home against the unbeaten Prague Red Devils. The Knights were unable to contain the high-powered Prague ...
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By LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR 
September 27, 2023
The Okmulgee Bulldog varsity football team began district play this past Friday night with a trip to Victory Christian School in Tulsa for a showdown with the Victory Christian Conquerors. The Bulldog...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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, ...
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