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B: Sports
Back to Action
By LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR 
January 3, 2024
County cage squads return to hardwood this week After a 2-week break to celebrate the holidays, the eight Okmulgee County varsity basketball programs will return to action this week. Three of the coun...
Happy New Year from OCHS!
Religion
Happy New Year from OCHS!
January 3, 2024
As we reflect on this past year, we are so very thankful for all the donations we receive; your generosity has been astounding. We appreciate the assistance from members of our community and beyond wh...
Religion
Determining Real Value
By MARY MORRIS MEMBER OF HENRYETTA FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 
January 3, 2024
“For consider your call, brethren; not many of you were wise according to worldly standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth; but God chose what is foolish in the world to shame t...
What can we learn from Jesus about timing?
Religion
What can we learn from Jesus about timing?
January 3, 2024
“You don’t have to swing hard to hit a home run. If you got the timing, it’ll go,” said Yogi Berra. In life, everyone wants to hit home runs. It’s the lack of timing that causes so many strikeouts. Ma...
A new year of opportunity starts now
Columns & Opinion
A new year of opportunity starts now
January 3, 2024
DEAR READERS: Welcome to 2024. A new year has arrived; the last one is safely behind us. As always, this new year brings with it our hopes for a new beginning. Today presents an opportunity to discard...
When it comes to climate smart ag, Oklahoma could learn a thing or two from its neighbor
Columns & Opinion
When it comes to climate smart ag, Oklahoma could learn a thing or two from its neighbor
January 3, 2024
When it comes to conservation policy I generally like to brag on Oklahoma. Many people don’t realize what a great job the Sooner State does when it comes to protecting natural resources on farm and ra...
New year brings new ways to make a difference
Columns & Opinion
New year brings new ways to make a difference
January 3, 2024
With a new year ahead of us, it is customary to make resolutions. I hope each of you resolves to help improve your community, your state, and your nation by getting involved. I encourage you to join a...
Steven Ross Watts
Obituaries
Steven Ross Watts
January 3, 2024
Steven ‘Steve’ Ross Watts, 61, of Morris, was tragically taken from this world on December 14, 2023. Steve was born in Okmulgee at Doctor’s Hospital to John Ross Watts and Judith Ann Osmond on October...
Obituaries
Helen Bailey
January 3, 2024
March 18, 1948 - December 27, 2023 Helen Hazel Bailey, 75, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023, in Tulsa. The daughter of Floyd Neville and Florence (Jones) Neville, she was born Thursday, March ...
Obituaries
Danny Monroe Demmitt
January 3, 2024
February 24, 1958 - December 29, 2023 Services are pending for Danny Monroe Demmitt, 65, of Tulsa, with Integrity Funeral Service. He passed away Friday, December 29, 2023, in Tulsa.
Obituaries
Cecilia Allen
January 3, 2024
February 9, 1938 - December 31, 2023 Ms. Cecilia Allen, in her 85th year with us, passed from life to everlasting memory on Sunday morning, December 31, 2023, from her home in Okmulgee. Service arrang...
Obituaries
Garland Ray Foster, Jr.
January 3, 2024
November 11, 1948 - December 29, 2023 Garland Ray Foster, Jr. died December 29, 2023, at the age of 75. Born on November 11, 1948, in Okmulgee, he was a lifelong resident of Morris. Viewing for Garlan...
Obituaries
Michael Jack Owen
January 3, 2024
November 9, 1977 - December 23, 2023 Michael Jack Owen, age 46, passed away on December 23, 2023, in Okmulgee. He was born on November 9, 1977, in Muskogee, to Frances Elaine Owen. A memorial service ...
Obituaries
Billy Kelly
January 3, 2024
April 29, 1950 - December 30, 2023 Billy Kelly, a resident of Kansas City, Mo., died Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Kansas City at the age of 73. He grew up in Dewar and graduated from Dewar High Sch...
News
January 6
January 3, 2024
Free Clothing Giveaway | Second Baptist Church will hold a free clothing giveaway Saturday, Jan. 6, from 9-11 a.m. January 8 Okmulgee Community Theatre | Okmulgee Community Theatre will meet Monday, J...
News
Living the Dream
January 3, 2024
MLK Jr. Memorial Committee to hold annual event The Okmulgee County Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Committee will hold their annual scholarship event Sunday, Jan. 14, at 3 p.m. The theme is “Liv...
News
Removing Gaslighting in Schools in 2024
By TOM DEIGHAN MOSTLY EDUCATIONAL 
January 3, 2024
Gaslighting has been identified as one of the most misunderstood words of 2023, and after some internet research, I do not understand it, either. So rather than defining it, I will rely on the 1944 mo...
Part 3
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Part 3
By JOSHUA JACKSON REPORTER 
January 3, 2024
The fourth quarter of 2023 showed us though tragedy may still happen, we can regain that strength through each other. October through December saw many residents coming together for several community ...
10 Years Ago:
News
10 Years Ago:
January 3, 2024
Boom-A-Rang Diner held an all-you-can-eat special on catfish for $9.99 all day. The Orpheum showed “Anchorman 2” and “Frozen,” which has been out for 10 years! --- 25 Years Ago: A retirement reception...
FNB celebrates talent with recent promotions, awards
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FNB celebrates talent with recent promotions, awards
January 3, 2024
FNB is proud to announce a series of promotions within their team, recognizing the dedication and outstanding contributions of staff. This year, they also celebrate the achievements of two exceptional...
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Beggs faces ‘crisis point’ over wastewater system
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...
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