The Orpheum showed “World War Z” and “Lone Ranger.” The library reading program hosted Magician Bradini to entertain the kids. Okmulgee County Commissioners opened three bids during their weekly meeti...

DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been together more than 20 years. Our relationship grew stale over time, and a couple of years ago, she decided to leave me. However, over the few years, even though she ...

Choosing a long-term care facility can be one of the most difficult tasks that an individual and/or their family may ever face. Ombudsmen for the Eastern Oklahoma Development District Area Agency on A...

It was 1976. I know, that was a long time ago. Some of you weren’t even born yet. But it was a very important time. On July 4, 1976, our country had a birthday. We were 200 years old. As a result, the...

Lamb appointed board president The Morris City Council and Public Works Authority held their regular monthly meetings Monday, during which they heard the monthly reports from local department heads. M...

Newspaper kicks off drive to aid therapy dog programs The Okmulgee Times and Henryetta Free-Lance are excited to announce “Give a Dog a Bone,” a drive to collect food and treats for animals used in th...

The Bennett House held its dedication and open house event this Wednesday. The newly renovated women’ recovery home, run by CREOKS Health Services, will offer women an environment that supports recove...

Jean Gouthier enjoys serving county For many people, a career spanning 30 or more years is a major feat, especially if it is at one particular job. Make it to 40 years, that’s a major accomplishment, ...

Sheriff Eddy Rice is pictured with new Undersheriff Smokey Patchin, who assumed the position July 1 following the retirement of Fred McGuire, who served in the position for over 18 years. Patchin is n...

Part 4 of 4 The Okmulgee Times recently had the honor of being nominated as one of Okmulgee County’s Unsung Heroes. To be honest, everyone was pleasantly surprised as well as being humbly pleased with...

“The Wizard of Oz,” Okmulgee Community Theatre’s next production, is scheduled for July 28-30 at the Orpheum Theatre, 210 W. 7th St. in downtown Okmulgee. The cast is learning and getting into charact...

Contracts renewed, resignations accepted The Morris Public School Board of Education approved the student handbook for FY 2024, which adds a new behavior management plan for the middle and high school...

District enrollment underway A charter application under consideration for several months was denied during Monday’s meeting of the Okmulgee School board. A Charter Application from The Academy of Okm...

Eagles see promising 2022 season falter with 3-7 finish The Morris Eagle varsity football team saw their dreams of a winning season fall by the wayside in 2022. The Eagles, seeking their first winning...

“And he [Jesus] came and preached peace to you who were far off [from God’s Word] and peace to those who were near; for through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father. So then you are no ...

301 N. Seminole • Okmulgee “Come check us out! We are more than a church… we are growing an amazing ‘Family,’ where everyone is welcome and everyone feels important,” pastors Jonathan and Melissa Hans...

“The Bible is like a magnet and the people are attracted to it,” says Angel, 12. “We all have a choice to stay in the darkness or be saved and go to the light.” Wherever you find the Bible widely read...

Christy Harris, Director of Okmulgee Deep Fork Community Action Agency, received a donation of fourteen box fans from Okmulgee’s Car-Mart. A carjacking investigation landed four people in jail. Their ...

DEAR ABBY: For more than five years, my son dated a young woman with a child. During that time, they lived with him. After they broke up, he was able to have visitation and shared parenting rights eve...