Last week, I discussed those interim studies filed by state House of Representatives members for consideration over the summer and fall months. This week, I want to highlight some of those filed by st...

A love of art and (at least) a casual interest in philosophy led me to Art as Therapy by Alain de Botton and John Armstrong. It left me with a new appreciation for art, as well as a renewed sense of r...

5:46 p.m. - 100 Block N Grand - Lock Out 7:59 p.m. - 800 Block S Woodlawn - Medical Assist 9:57 p.m. - E 13th St & Wood Dr. - Outside Rubbish, Trash or Waste Fire --- 06/17/2023 9:17 a.m. - S Wood Dr ...

On October 24, 1921, in the French town of Chalons-sur-Marne, an American sergeant selects the body of the first “Unknown Soldier” to be honored among the approximately 77,000 United States servicemen...

For the first time in at least twelve years, three Okmulgee FFA members traveled to the nation’s capitol this summer for National FFA’s Washington Leadership Conference. Over their week in D.C., Okmul...

This week, Oklahoma 529 launched the Bright Future Sweepstakes that gives six Oklahoma families $529 to start an OK529 account or add to their existing account, state Treasurer Todd Russ announced. Ru...

Two area men were injured in a recent collision in northern Okmulgee County. The two-vehicle crash happened July 1 at 4:15 p.m. on Hwy. 75, just south of 231st Street, near Winchester. The Oklahoma Hi...

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...