Over the past century, Oklahoma has played a crucial role in our nation’s military readiness. Our five world-class installations have been instrumental in training America’s warfighters, while our mun...

Several years ago, I heard a missionary speak of the need for obedience. He said he had tried to instill in his children the need to obey him when he told them to do something. Children love to play a...

November 1, 1927 - February 21, 2023 Lura Frances Wilson, longtime Okmulgee resident, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023, in Tulsa at 95 years of age. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday,...

Okmulgee County Spring Livestock Show Results Prospect Steers Light Division Class 1 1. Baylee Boydston, Morris 4-H 2. Andrea Smith, Henryetta 4-H Heavy Division Class 1 1. Destiny White, Beggs FFA 2....

Henryetta’s Miller, Morris’ Allred also qualify for state wrestling meet Morris senior Jaxen Wright will seek to end his high school wrestling career with a state championship this weekend. Wright wil...

The Dewar Dragon varsity basketball team had their 2022-2023 season come to a close last Friday evening with a 63-56 loss to the Southwest Covenant Patriots. The season-ending loss to Southwest Covena...

Oklahoma to decide on recreational marijuana March 7 Oklahoma voters will head to the polls on March 7 to decide on the fate of State Question 820, the legalization of recreational cannabis (marijuana...

Do you like to play with paper? If so, this group may be for you. This new OHCE group makes cards, scrapbooks, junk journals, décor, ATC (artist trading cards), bookmarks and a wide variety of other p...

Okmulgee High School held Family night this week, introducing opportunities future junior and senior students are able to take during high school. Thanks to Green Country Tech, OSUIT, College of Musco...

The City of Okmulgee is offering four free dump days this year for current water and sewer account holders. The following dates are free to city residents to drop off trash: • March 4 • June 3 • Septe...

Beggs FFA officers traveled to the state capitol for FFA Day Wednesday. The members were able to sit in on a Senate appropriations committee meeting, meet with Senator Roger Thompson and Representativ...

Okmulgee Schools All breakfast served with juice. Choice of 1% or Fat Free Milk offered each day at breakfast and lunch. For high school, juice, fruit and salad bar is also offered daily for lunch. • ...

Trash Off Day planned May 6 Beggs City Council held their regular session Feb. 13. A public hearing was held to discuss the proposed CDBG- REAP Grant application to fund water system improvements in t...

Centenarians of Oklahoma honored Hattie Mann on her 100th birthday, inducting her into their Hall of Fame. Hattie worked as an accounting clerk in California, then moved to Las Vegas and back to Okmul...

Okmulgee County Farm Bureau members attended the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Legislative Leadership Conference this week to learn more about upcoming policies and bills that are directly related to agricultu...

Andy Patterson joins Billy Grands’ venture An Okmulgee businessman and avid BMX enthusiast had a dream of a life-time come true recently. Bill LeGrand, also known as Billy Grands, has been working for...

The Okmulgee FFA annual fundraiser Pie & Silent Auction, hosted by the Okmulgee Ag Boosters, is this evening. The 5th annual event will take place at the Okmulgee High School Cafeteria, 415 W. 3rd Str...

Runoff set for Okmulgee council post April 4 The Okmulgee County Election Board announced this week that the Municipal General Election and Board of Education General Election will be held Tuesday, Ap...

A passion for restoration essential for community The Okmulgee Times will feature local residents who are making a difference in the community. These individuals don’t seek accolades for themselves, b...

Task Force essential agency in investigating violent crimes An Agreement between the City of Okmulgee and the District 25, Okmulgee/McIntosh County District Attorney Office was approved during Tuesday...