We’re all familiar with the expression, “a picture is worth a thousand words.” Perhaps is that never the case than in what we just heard than for no other reason than the words simply don’t do it. It ...

“Wylie cadoodles! Jesus is here, and let’s go see him,” shouts Meagan, 7. “He has risen from the dead. Invite him to your house and have supper with him. And let him come to your house and stay for th...

It was a night to impress for Okmulgee County 4-H members at the Fashion and Speech Contest on March 24 at the fairgrounds. The contest, open to all Cloverbuds, Junior and Senior 4-H members, showcase...

Preston 4-H and the Muscogee Nation Conservation District worked together March 25 to help make a grand opening to the Okmulgee Walmart Garden Center Season. On hand were leaders Julie Norem and Loren...

Do you qualify for Extra Help with your Part D premiums, deductibles and co-pays? Depending on your income, you may also qualify for assistance with your Medicare Part B premiums. Extra Help is part o...

Steven R. Baldridge has been elected the mayor of Okmulgee. The current vice mayor won the election Tuesday by a 76-vote margin over challenger Terry Watkins. Baldridge received 383 votes or 55.5 perc...

Area leaders take frontline in education, health During Women’s History Month in March, the contributions of women to society and the world were highlighted, both internationally and locally. Did you ...

Andee Cooper can’t take a shower without risking her son’s life. Kannon suffers from a rare disorder that causes daily seizures. He needs constant care, someone to soften his falls and keep him from c...

The Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission brought stakeholders, pilots, aerospace and defense businesses, and lawmakers together to celebrate the state’s second-largest industry - aviation, aerospace, and d...

Okmulgee City Hall offices and Public Works operations will be closed Friday, April 7, in observance of Good Friday. Emergency service operations, police and fire departments will remain operational. ...

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) Chapter 0730 will meet at 11 a.m. at Shoney’s, 619 E. Main St. (across the street from Walmart) in Henryetta, Thursday April 13. O...

During the investigation of the April 2 shooting incident, OCSO investigators have located video footage of the shooting incident that appears to be taken from a cellular phone. Investigators are requ...

Prayer Before the Bell will celebrate their 25th birthday Thursday, April 6, at 7:15 a.m. Guest speaker will be John Hays, weekend anchor for Channel 8 News. Rev. Gregory Richardson is pastor. Beggs J...

This past Thursday, the Okmulgee County Conservation District hosted an Urban/ Soil Health workshop at OSU Extension office. Jennifer Bailey with the Okmulgee County Conservation District gave the int...

Official Election Results will be published in Friday’s edition of the Okmulgee Times and will also be posted upon release at www.yourokmulgee.com.

Barnett, Green Goblins E-Sports team excel Green Country Technology Center’s (GCTC) E-Sports team, the Green Goblins, made a strong showing at the OKSE High School State SMASH Championship tournament ...

OSL, The Refuge to hold community events The Easter Bunny is coming! The Okmulgee Service League will once again hold their Egg Hunt for the community this weekend. The event will be held Saturday at ...

County officials assess damage to buildings; investigation continues A man was injured following a shooting at the Okmulgee Fairgrounds early Sunday morning. The shooting at the site was during an aft...

Presentations given on tax credits, road projects A proclamation declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention Month was read and approved during Monday’s meeting. In Okmulgee County, there were 211 repor...

Cook, Clark address concerns, issues Earlier this week, the Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners passed a resolution transferring operations of the Okmulgee County Regional Dispatch Center to...