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
EODD Executive Director retires
News
EODD Executive Director retires
January 19, 2024
The Eastern Oklahoma Development District (EODD) is announcing the retirement of Ernie Moore, Executive Director, after 18 years of service to EODD and eastern Oklahoma. Moore began his career in June...
Car Overturns in Creek
A: Main
Car Overturns in Creek
January 19, 2024
The Okmulgee Fire Department (C Shift), Police Department, Okmulgee County EMS and Muscogee Nation Lighthorse Police responded this week to a report of a vehicle overturned in the Okmulgee Creek, just...
State Bound!
A: Main, Main...
State Bound!
January 19, 2024
Congratulations to the Preston High School Academic Team (above), led by Jon Robertson, and the Morris High School Academic Team (below), under the leadership of Jeremy Avery, as both teams won their ...
FNB Donates to Landmark Project
Main, News
FNB Donates to Landmark Project
January 18, 2024
First National Bank CEO Kyle Powell and Vice President Melissa Peeler presented the owner and board members of the Landmark for All Generations, Inc. a check toward their restoration goal for the hist...
Sports
Preston bounces Beggs in county cage showdown
By LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR 
January 17, 2024
Preston and Beggs renewed their basketball rivalry this past Friday evening at the Jim Waller Event Center in Preston. The host Preston cage squads walked off their home floor last Friday with a pair ...
Sports
Dewar cagers to face tough competition at Paden Tourney
By LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR 
January 17, 2024
Dragons, Lady Dragons to square off against Carney, Mason in opening round The Dewar varsity basketball program will face some tough competition at the 2024 Paden Invitational basketball tournament th...
Sports
Schulter drops battle at Wetumka
By LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR 
January 17, 2024
The Schulter varsity basketball program suffered a pair of setbacks at Wetumka High School last Thursday evening. The Lady Bulldogs dropped to 6-7 on the season with a 46-23 loss to the host Lady Chie...
Okmulgee to compete at NEO tourney
Sports
Okmulgee to compete at NEO tourney
By LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR 
January 17, 2024
Dogs to battle for Norse title; Lady Dogs to challenge for Odin crown The Okmulgee varsity basketball program will travel to Miami Thursday to begin participation at the 77th Annual NEO A&M High Schoo...
[…]
Sports
[…]
January 17, 2024
Split Decision
B:
Split Decision
By LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR 
January 17, 2024
Knights, Lady Eagles earn wins in county meeting The Morris Lady Eagles and Henryetta Golden Knights walked away with wins during last Thursday’s county varsity basketball action at Morris’ Don Shoema...
B:
Dewar sweeps Webbers Falls at home
By LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR 
January 17, 2024
The Dewar varsity basketball program treated their hometown fans to a pair of double-digit victories this past Saturday afternoon. Despite frigid temperatures outside, the Dewar basketball fans were n...
Muscogee Nation Invitational on tap this weekend
B:
Muscogee Nation Invitational on tap this weekend
By LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR 
January 17, 2024
3-day basketball tourney begins Thursday at 10 a.m. The Mvskoke Dome at the Claude Cox Omniplex in Okmulgee will be the site of this weekend’s Muscogee Nation Invitational basketball tournament. The 3...
Our Pit Bulls Need Some Love
Columns & Opinion
Our Pit Bulls Need Some Love
January 17, 2024
5 Myths and Facts About Pit Bulls Myth and Fact: Actually, according to the Animal Rescue League of Boston, there is no such breed as pit bull. “Pit bull is an umbrella term commonly reported to conta...
Widow discovers decades-old omission in man’s obituary
Columns & Opinion
Widow discovers decades-old omission in man’s obituary
January 17, 2024
DEAR ABBY: My husband died in a car accident 38 years ago. Until yesterday, I had never read his obituary. Our daughter and I were not mentioned in it! It was written by my father-in-law. I am very up...
It’s not the cold or hot that gets you
Columns & Opinion
It’s not the cold or hot that gets you
January 17, 2024
It’s temperature variability Man, what a difference a few days can make! As I write this column here at Loyal, Oklahoma there is snow on the ground and the temperature outside is 5 degrees. It seems l...
Why did some people want to arrest Jesus?
Religion
Why did some people want to arrest Jesus?
January 17, 2024
“They did not like Jesus,” says Jonathan, 7. “They hated him. They did not think he was the savior and they wanted to crucify him.” A lot of Christians fantasize about walking with Jesus during the ti...
Mental Health Awareness and Opportunities for Advocates
Religion
Mental Health Awareness and Opportunities for Advocates
January 17, 2024
January is Mental Wellness Awareness Month, a time to recognize the importance of attending to our own personal mental health, especially seeing the significant numbers of the population who deal with...
Religion
Can I Be Worthy?
By MARY MORRIS MEMBER OF HENRYETTA FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 
January 17, 2024
“Lead a life worthy of God, who calls you into his own kingdom and glory.” (1 Thessalonians 2:12) We are human beings, full of flaws and weaknesses. How could we ever be seen as worthy of God’s kingdo...
Religion
Thinking Out Loud
January 17, 2024
From Apology to Forgiveness Every relationship suffers from moments of disappointment. She brushes you off when you are opening your heart to her. He is always late and makes you wait for him. These a...
Obituaries
Ophelia Inez McMillion
January 17, 2024
September 19, 1924 - January 11, 2024 Ophelia Inez McMillion, age 99, retired educator and resident of Clinton, died Thursday, January 11, 2024, in Litchfield Park, Ariz. surrounded by family. Arrange...
  • 1
  • …
  • 453
  • 454
  • 455
  • …
  • 625
e-Edition
ePaper
google_play
app_store
Editor Picks
Beggs faces ‘crisis point’ over wastewater system
A: Main
Beggs faces ‘crisis point’ over wastewater system
By KAY RABBITT-BROWER SPECIAL TO THE TIMES 
April 17, 2026
A growing infrastructure crisis at Beggs’ wastewater treatment plant dominated discussion during the April 13 Beggs Public Works Authority meeting, as officials warned the city faces difficult financi...
FFA Spring Plant Sale underway
A: Main
FFA Spring Plant Sale underway
April 17, 2026
Garden lovers and community supporters alike are invited to dig into spring at the Okmulgee FFA’s annual plant sale fundraiser, set for this Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. The eve...
OPS board approves contracts, personnel
A: Main, Main...
OPS board approves contracts, personnel
By Patrick Ford Editor 
April 17, 2026
Leadership changes and a full slate of agenda items highlighted the April 14 regular meeting of the Okmulgee Board of Education, held at the Administration Building. The meeting included board reorgan...
Take-back event supports safe medication disposal
A: Main
Take-back event supports safe medication disposal
April 17, 2026
A collaborative effort among local agencies brought community members together Wednesday at the OSU Institute of Technology campus, where residents safely disposed of unused and expired medications du...
Fitness for the Whole Family
A: Main
Fitness for the Whole Family
April 17, 2026
Families across Okmulgee County are invited to lace up their sneakers, bring their energy and get ready for a day packed with excitement as Healthy Kids Day returns to the YMCA this Saturday. From 9 a...
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