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Henryetta rolls past Valliant in consolation matchup
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Henryetta rolls past Valliant in consolation matchup
By TIFFANY BELL SPECIAL TO THE TIMES 
January 14, 2026
Henryetta used a steady defensive presence and balanced scoring effort to secure a 39-30 win over Valliant in a second-round consolation bracket matchup at the Henryetta Tournament on Friday afternoon...
Dragons open Webbers Falls Tourney with 64-42 win
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Dragons open Webbers Falls Tourney with 64-42 win
January 14, 2026
The Dewar Dragons opened play at the Webbers Fall Tournament with a strong, balanced performance, pulling away in the second half to secure a 64-42 victory over host Webbers Falls in opening-round act...
Okemah pulls away as Beggs battles in Henryetta Tournament opener
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Okemah pulls away as Beggs battles in Henryetta Tournament opener
By TIFFANY BELL SPECIAL TO THE TIMES 
January 14, 2026
The Beggs Demons opened their first-round matchup in the Henryetta Tournament with a determined effort against the Okemah Panthers, ultimately falling 66-41 in a contest that showcased both teams’ off...
Lady Knights fall to Checotah in consolation game
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Lady Knights fall to Checotah in consolation game
By TIFFANY BELL SPECIAL TO THE TIMES 
January 14, 2026
The Henryetta Lady Knights found themselves battling to extend their tournament stay on Thursday afternoon as they met the Checotah Lady Wildcats in a second-round consolation bracket matchup. For a H...
OFD Holds Traditional Push-In Ceremony
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OFD Holds Traditional Push-In Ceremony
January 10, 2026
The Okmulgee Fire Department welcomed a new engine into service during a traditional “push-in” ceremony at Fire Station No. 2 on E. 8th Street, marking a major public-safety investment for the city. C...
BK’s Blessing Box part of community outreach effort
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BK’s Blessing Box part of community outreach effort
By Patrick Ford Editor 
January 9, 2026
What started as a quiet desire to help one person has grown into a heartfelt community outreach aimed at helping many. Belinda VanBuskirk, a longtime Okmulgee resident, has launched BK’s Blessing Box,...
OCSO data shows stable crime levels
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OCSO data shows stable crime levels
By Patrick Ford Editor 
January 9, 2026
The Okmulgee County Sheriff ’s Office reported 1,132 total offenses in 2025, reflecting a modest decline from 2024 while continuing to demonstrate the broad and growing scope of services handled by de...
Bingo, Bites and Big Wins
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Bingo, Bites and Big Wins
By Patrick Ford Editor 
January 9, 2026
Football season fun meets classic bingo excitement as the Okmulgee Service League gears up for its annual fundraiser, Bingo Bowl Blitz, set for Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Okmulgee Community Center. Runn...
Bean dinner to support Food for Kids
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Bean dinner to support Food for Kids
January 9, 2026
The community is invited to support a long-running effort to fight childhood hunger in Okmulgee by attending the 4th Annual Bean Dinner benefiting the local Food for Kids program. The fundraiser will ...
Longtime Okmulgee business owner remembered for four decades of service
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Longtime Okmulgee business owner remembered for four decades of service
January 9, 2026
Okmulgee lost a respected businessman, community member and family man with the passing of Dwayne Ausbrooks, a lifelong resident of Okmulgee who devoted more than 40 years to serving the community thr...
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Community Garden to hold workday Saturday
January 9, 2026
The Okmulgee County Community Garden is planning a workday this Saturday, Jan. 10, for garden members and friends. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and according to Executive Director ...
House Fire Under Investigation
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House Fire Under Investigation
January 9, 2026
This is all that remains of a home that was destroyed by fire early Tuesday morning at the corner of 1st and Inglis Streets. Okmulgee Fire Department responded around 3 a.m. to the structure fire. No ...
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Part 4
January 9, 2026
--- • Muscogee Nation Principal Chief David Hill issued Executive Order No. 25-05, outlining how the Nation will comply with a Supreme Court ruling requiring incorporation of Article II of the Treaty ...
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MPS to hold public review of federal programs
January 9, 2026
Morris Public Schools will provide an opportunity for public review of its federal education programs during the district’s January Board of Education meeting, scheduled for Monday, Jan. 12. The meeti...
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OBI urges type O blood donations
January 9, 2026
Our Blood Institute (OBI) is issuing an urgent call for type O blood donors as supplies of both O-positive and O-negative blood remain at critically low levels following the holiday season. The shorta...
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Unemployment rate ticks up to 3.5% in November
By Patrick Ford Editor 
January 9, 2026
Oklahoma’s unemployment rate edged higher in November, reflecting modest shifts in the state’s labor market as employment growth continued over the year but jobless numbers also rose. According to the...
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Young Women’s Gathering planned Jan. 17
January 9, 2026
A one-day Young Women’s Gathering designed to encourage, equip and uplift women in the early seasons of life will be held Friday, Jan. 17, at Calvary Baptist Church in Okmulgee. Hosted by the North Ca...
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Fundraiser dinner to support UCO Homecoming Queen candidate
January 9, 2026
The community is invited to come together for a special fundraising dinner on Sunday, Jan. 18, in support of a local youth running for Homecoming Queen at the University of Central Oklahoma. The dinne...
January 10 Hoffman Fellowship |
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January 10 Hoffman Fellowship |
January 9, 2026
Hoffman Fellowship will host Cassandra and the Kingdom Singers Saturday, Jan. 10, at 5 p.m. A spaghetti dinner will follow.
Joe Elbert Thornburgh
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Joe Elbert Thornburgh
January 9, 2026
Joe Elbert Thornburgh peacefully passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, in Tulsa, at 89 years old. Born in Okmulgee, on Christmas Day, December 25, 1936, he was the son of the late Bert and Margaret ...
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OSL cancels annual Easter Egg Hunt
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OSL cancels annual Easter Egg Hunt
April 3, 2026
Okmulgee Service League has announced the cancellation of its annual Easter Egg Hunt, which was scheduled to take place this Saturday, April 4. The Service League released a statement: “We regret to i...
MPS honors Allred for service
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MPS honors Allred for service
April 3, 2026
Morris Public Schools is recognizing a legacy of leadership, service and commitment as longtime School Board member James Allred concludes 15 years of dedicated service to the district. School officia...
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Operation Sooner Shield nets arrests statewide
By Patrick Ford Editor 
April 3, 2026
A sweeping statewide crackdown on Medicaid fraud and abuse has led to arrests, criminal filings and significant restitution efforts, with one of the cases unfolding in Okmulgee County. Attorney Genera...
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Keep Okmulgee Beautiful Week approaches
April 3, 2026
Residents and businesses across the city are encouraged to roll up their sleeves and take part in Keep Okmulgee Beautiful Week, April 12-18. The annual initiative is more than just a spring cleanup - ...
A Slice of History Returns
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A Slice of History Returns
April 3, 2026
For generations of students at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology, it wasn’t just a meal - it was a tradition, a memory, and for many, a weekly ritual that brought people together. Now,...
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