The Okmulgee County Democratic Party will meet Thursday, Aug. 17, at 6 p.m. at the OSUIT Student Union. Visit the group’s Facebook page for guest speakers or call 918-313-7437. Everyone is welcome to ...

Do you have the ugliest vegetable in Okmulgee County? Bring your vegetable to the Okmulgee County Free Fair Saturday, Sept. 9, at 9:30 a.m. to enter it in the contest. Nancy McChesney invites anyone t...

Chapter is one of eighteen programs to receive funds Okmulgee FFA is among 18 FFA chapters across Oklahoma that will receive a total of more than $36,000 in American Electric Power Foundation FFA STEM...

If no one has winning key Who holds the winning key to unlock the lock for the Okmulgee Times Treasure Hunt chest? Lots of people have been trying their keys over the last two weeks on the Treasure Ch...

This happy cowboy from the Checotah Roughriders Club participated in the annual Roy LeBlanc Okmulgee Invitational Rodeo Parade through the streets of downtown Saturday afternoon. A little rain didn’t ...

Hears monthly reports from city departments Morris City Council members proceeded forward with negotiations for a contract with EcoLink internet services during Monday’s meeting. Jeremy Hendrickson an...

Commissioners discuss potential new CERF funds A familiar face around the courthouse was recognized on Monday during the meeting of the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners. Milissia Smith was award...

Teams sought for Main Street fundraiser There are a few spots remaining for those wishing to participate in Okmulgee Main Street’s biggest fundraiser of the year, Big Brain Trivia. Main Street Directo...

The Preston Lady Pirate varsity fastpitch softball team began their 2023 campaign Tuesday afternoon with a decisive 12-0 victory over the Wilburton Lady Diggers at the Jim Waller Sports Complex in Pre...

The Morris Lady Eagle varsity fastpitch softball team opened the 2023 season on a winning note this past Monday evening in Checotah. The Lady Eagles overcame a sluggish start to defeat the host Checot...

The Preston Pirate varsity fall baseball team notched their second-straight run-rule win of the 2023 season Tuesday evening with a 9-1 victory over the Red Oak Eagles. The Pirates were back in action ...

The Wilson Lady Tiger varsity fastpitch softball team kicked off their 2023 season on a winning note this past Monday evening in Weleetka. The Lady Tigers used an 8-run offensive barrage in their fina...

The Dewar Lady Dragon varsity fastpitch softball team kicked off their 2023 season Tuesday evening with a pair of run-rule victories. The Lady Dragons began the campaign with a 12-0, shutout, win over...

Henryetta offense comes alive in run-rule win The Henryetta Lady Knight varsity fastpitch softball team caught fire offensively Tuesday evening in its showdown with the Spiro Lady Bulldogs. The Lady K...

Celebrating August as National Wellness Month As the sun-drenched days of summer reach their zenith, August arrives with a unique significance - it’s National Wellness Month. This annual observance se...

The 68th Annual Roy LeBlanc Invitational Rodeo returns this weekend, drawing contestants and spectators from across the country to the Bob Arrington Arena at the Muscogee Nation Complex. Sponsors for ...

Inside today’s issue is the special section for the Okmulgee County Free Fair. The event is Sept. 7-9 at the Okmulgee County Fairgrounds. During the fair, visitors will be able to see many displays, a...

Victim was reportedly lying on roadway An Okemah man lying on a roadway was killed after he was struck by a vehicle Wednesday morning. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported the fatality collision happe...

10 Okmulgeeans selected Ten Okmulgeeans were awarded the 2023 Work Ethic Scholarship awarded by the mikeroweWORKS Foundation. According to their website, “Through this program, we encourage people to ...

Exciting Pecan Festival news announced Though she isn’t a new face in the Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce office, Whitlea Bowen was recently officially hired as the new Administrative Assistant at the ag...