11:27 a.m. 9000 block Ferguson Road. Phone Call - RP stated between 2-4 a.m., there was a subject in a hoodie on their camera, kept saying ‘sheriff ’ and there are missing items. Wants to speak with d...

CF-2023-00062 05/03/2023 State of Oklahoma vs. Hamlin, Sandy Jo Assault & Battery Upon Officer CF-2023-00063 05/03/2023 State of Oklahoma vs. Stephens, Truth Allen Felony Value-False Pretense, Bogus C...

Beggs High School Senior Destiny Jackson signed this week with OCU Cheer team, and received two scholarships to the university. She is joined by her parents and an OCU representative.

Lighthorse investigating incident Around 4 a.m. on Tuesday morning, at least three people broke into the Big Dollar Pawn shop, located off Highway 75 south of Okmulgee. The thieves are said to have st...

New Beginnings Church, 1019 S. Florida Ave. in Okmulgee, will hold a yard sale Saturday, May 13, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The sale will feature lots of items, including clothes, furniture, shoes and more...

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced earlier this week that Neil Shai Cameron Lewis, 28, of Okmulgee County, was sentenced to 18 1/2 years in prison for M...

Awards, scholarships announced The Okmulgee Service League (OSL) celebrated another successful year recently, and hosted their annual Provisional Dinner to award this year’s recipients, along with stu...

The Dunbar Alumni Association, Inc. invites the public to attend several upcoming fundraisers and events. • Lasagna Lunch, May 6, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meal includes lasagna, salad, garlic bread and desse...

Rose Lynch named as chair The Okmulgee County Democratic Convention was held Saturday, April 15 in Okmulgee. Rose Lynch will serve as the new-elected Chair of the Okmulgee County Democratic Party for ...

The Okmulgee Lions Club once again hosted the breakfast for the Okmulgee High School Class of 2023 Wednesday morning at the First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall. The seniors, sporting their class...

It was an evening of fun, salsa, food and music as the Okmulgee Young Professionals held their second Cinco de Mayo event in downtown. The highlight of the event will be the salsa contest, with the ju...

It’s time to move on to bigger things as area seniors are celebrating the end of their high school careers. Preston Schools held their ceremony on Tuesday evening. Pictured are the top honor students....

Authorities seeking information A man is in critical condition after being shot near Lake Okmulgee Park Wednesday afternoon. Okmulgee police responded to a report of the shooting around 3:35 p.m. Acco...

Charter school discussion tabled until next meeting The Okmulgee Public School Board met for their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday evening. Following the approval of the minutes from the previous m...

The Okmulgee Times and Henryetta Free-Lance are pleased to introduce some new employees to help continue as your most-trusted news source in the county. “We welcome Luwana Cowell, Elizabeth Ponthieux,...

Ken Anderson - On a Life-Saving Mission Okmulgee Emergency Management seeks to protect its citizens, reduce the loss of life and property, and promote a comprehensive plan of emergency that focuses on...

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) took control of a crime scene near Henryetta where seven people were found shot dead last week at a property in Okmulgee County. “The OSBI is now the ...

The Preston Lady Pirate varsity slowpitch softball team saw a bid for their first state championship in 15 years come up short last Wednesday at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City. The Lady Pir...

Morris’ Ansley ties for 12th to pace individual scores The Henryetta Lady Knight varsity girls golf team came away with a sixth-place finish at last week’s Class 3A state golf championships at Lake Mu...

Blake Wynne’s 3 medals pace county runners at 2-day event Four Okmulgee County track and field programs competed at two different state meets this past weekend. Athletes from Beggs, Henryetta, Morris,...