Seven years after voters approved a greater investment in mental health and substance abuse services for Oklahoma counties, the money finally is on the way. But advocates for criminal justice reform w...

A little bit of rain didn’t dampen the spirits of the crowds at the annual Roy LeBlanc Invitational Rodeo Parade in downtown Okmulgee Saturday afternoon. People lined both sides of 6th Street from Ala...

The 3rd annual 5th Street Community Gathering was a success, despite a little rain, at this year’s Roy LeBlanc Invitational Rodeo. Thanks to Tonya Bowie of PSR and a host of sponsors, the event featur...

Jimmy Curry, president of the Oklahoma AFLCIO, will be the guest speaker at this month’s Okmulgee County Democratic Party meeting. Attendees will learn the importance of unions in our community and mo...

Oklahoma CareerTech adult education and family literacy students who earn their GED diplomas may now be able to earn college credit for their scores at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technolog...

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...