A former Morris Public School teacher will be behind bars following his sentencing last week in federal court. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that D...

The Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority presented Dr. Miranda Ruleford with an award of acknowledgment for her service in providing dental care for our local incarcerated persons. OCCJA Executi...

Collect cash prizes with the winning key The Okmulgee Times Treasure Hunt kicks off Friday and you could be the winner of a trove of prizes from local merchants, and $500 in cash provided by First Fam...

Jean Gouthier recognized for 45 years of service The Okmulgee County Commissioners welcomed new Emergency Management Director Jeffrey Moore during Monday’s meeting. Moore previously served as the Emer...

Highway named in honor of Senator Roger Ballenger Family, friends and community members gathered July 8 at Hwy. 56 and Madison Ave. west of Okmulgee as a sign honoring the late Senator Roger Ballenger...

I really enjoy a good strawberry. Just thinking about it, I can almost smell it. I can almost taste the flavor on my tongue and feel the explosion of juice in my mouth. Mmmm, so delicious. They are a ...

Fastpitch softball districts get realignment for next two seasons The 2023 fastpitch softball season is scheduled to get underway on Monday, August 7. For the next two seasons, beginning with the 2023...

Pirates set to open 2023 season Aug. 7 against LeFlore The Preston Pirate varsity baseball team will kick off their 2023 fall season on Monday, August 7 at the Jim Waller Sports Complex in Preston. Th...

CF-2023-00110 07/05/2023 State of Oklahoma vs. Calkins, Robert Bryan Falsely Personate Another to Create Liability --- Misdemeanors CM-2023-00185 06/30/2023 State of Oklahoma vs. Beasley, Tressa May U...

8:12 a.m. - 500 Block E 2nd - Animal Control - RP advised of a yellow dog in front of their house. 8:59 a.m. - 1800 Block Park Lane - Burglary - RP advised he would like to make a report in reference ...

Praise the Lord! Let every citizen, and every non-citizen, in this great land we call the United States of America lift our hearts and voices in thanksgiving to the God of Heaven for giving us this am...

8th & Seminole • Okmulgee www.fumcokmulgee.org Plan to join First United Methodist Church this coming Sunday morning. Tradional Worship Service begins at 9 a.m. in the Sanctuary, followed by Sunday Sc...

12:47 p.m. - I-40 - Fire - RP advised of a RV on fire on the side of the road. 1:01 p.m. - Trail Motel - Other - RP advised they are doing a lock out and the customer they are kicking out is getting i...

Okmulgee Public Schools administrators, board members and teachers attended the National Model Schools conference. Funded by Gear Up, the conference helped all staff with training specific to their cl...

My dad taught me how to fish and hunt when I was just a boy. I liked it! Therefore, as I grew into a teen, I would purchase Outdoor Life magazine and read it from cover to cover. I learned many things...

The guitarist who does the strumming is vital to the exercise of generating attractive sounds. The most artfully crafted instrument only reflects practical worth once it is held and strummed. The inst...

There is a misconception that state lawmakers only work four months out of the year. As a former state representative, I can assure you that these men and women are always “on the clock” to address co...

DEAR ABBY: Eighteen years ago, I married a man so he could get health insurance and have back surgery. It was supposed to be short-lived. He fell in love with me and wouldn’t leave. He’s put me throug...

The City of Okmulgee’s annual 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza was another success this year, kicking off at 7 p.m. at Okmulgee Municipal Park. Pictured are some this year’s fireworks, along with th...

Attendees of the Okmulgee Public Library were visited by a host of interesting animals over the last couple of weeks. Last week, Red Dirt Reptiles showed off a few scaly friends, and on Wednesday, Reg...