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...

During World War I, our allies France and Great Britain did not return the remains of their fallen servicemen. Instead, to ease the grief of their citizens, France, and Great Britain each repatriated ...

The biannual meeting of the membership of the Okmulgee Community Garden Corporation was held June 29 at the Okmulgee County Fairgrounds. Mark LeMieux was elected as a new board member. During the meet...

On Monday, family, friends, and colleagues of Undersheriff Fred McGuire gathered at the courthouse for his retirement reception. A slideshow flickered through McGuire’s more than 30 years of law enfor...

Frank Prentice honored by family It was a reason to celebrate for the Prentice family this past month as patriarch, Frank Prentice, turned the big 8-0 on June 29. Frank has been a pillar of the Okmulg...

The Okmulgee Farmers Market is held each Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of the Creek Council House in downtown Okmulgee. July 9 Okmulgee Cemetery Association | The Okmulgee Cemetery Association...

On behalf of the Okmulgee County Dr. MLK Commemorative Scholarship Committee, congratulations go to 2023 scholarship recipients. Pictured are Kaleah Barnett (left) and Jaxen Wright of Morris High Scho...

Updates given by Coach Cordell Love Wren Hawthorne, superintendent of The Academy of Seminole (TAOS), was back to present the plans for The Academy of Okmulgee, along with a few supporters from the co...

Historic rodeo set for Aug. 11-12 It is just over a month away from the start of the Okmulgee Roy LeBlanc Invitational Rodeo. Now in its 68th year, the rodeo will be held Aug. 11-12, at the Bob Arring...

Retired treasurer ready for family time June 30 marked the end of service for longtime Okmulgee County Treasurer Vonna Lampkins. She was honored with a reception last week, and on Monday, officially h...

Part 3 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 Okmulgee Junior Football Association will hold three different camps during the month of July. Each camp will be free to kids, grades 3rd-6th, and will take place at historic Harmon Field in Okmul...

Lady Pirates open 2023 campaign Aug. 8 at Wilburton In a little over one month, the Preston Lady Pirate fastpitch softball team will begin their 2023 season on the road. In 2023, the Lady Pirates will...