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Unemployment rises in Dec.
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Unemployment rises in Dec.
February 2, 2023
County drops to 3.7% Okmulgee County’s jobless rate dropped in during the final month of 2022, according to the recent figures from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission. In December, Okmulgee C...
Unsung Heroes
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Unsung Heroes
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
February 2, 2023
How ‘dropping seeds’ leads to meeting needs Editor’s Note: The Okmulgee Times will feature county residents who are making a difference in their community. These individuals don’t seek accolades for t...
A Sweet ‘War’
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A Sweet ‘War’
February 2, 2023
County 4-H holds cupcake decorating competition Okmulgee County 4-H held their Cupcake Wars Contest on Jan. 27 at the Preston Elementary School Cafeteria. The contest was hosted by Julie Norem, leader...
State Champions!
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State Champions!
By Patrick Ford 
January 31, 2023
The Morris High School Academic Team captured the Class 3A OSSAA State title on Saturday. The community welcomed the team, coached by Jeremy Avery, back home following their win. There were eight stud...
Chamber Ambassador of the Year
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Chamber Ambassador of the Year
January 31, 2023
Billy Hannon was named Ambassador of the Year by the Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce and was honored during the annual banquet held last Thursday at the fairgrounds. The theme for this year’s event was “...
Candidates seek City Council Ward 2 post
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Candidates seek City Council Ward 2 post
January 31, 2023
The Okmulgee City Council election for the Ward 2 representative will take place Tuesday, Feb. 14, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. All registered voters living in Okmulgee city limits are eligib...
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Sheriff Rice issues statement on new ATF gun rule
January 31, 2023
Okmulgee County Sheriff Eddy Rice is joining several other sheriff offices across Oklahoma refusing to enforce a new gun rule. On Jan. 13, United States Attorney General Merrick Garland signed the Bur...
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Sleet storm strikes county
By NEWS EDITOR 
January 31, 2023
PATRICK FORD A mixture of sleet, snow and freezing rain impacted much of the county and the state, forcing closures of schools, businesses, and government offices. After escaping the winter storm last...
Sports
Henryetta falls at Kellyville, splits road meeting with Vian
By LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR 
January 31, 2023
The Henryetta varsity basketball program closed last week’s schedule with back-to-back road games. The HHS cage squad traveled a combined 232.2 miles (round trip) last weekend with trips to Kellyville...
Morris sweeps Beggs in county cage meeting
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Morris sweeps Beggs in county cage meeting
By LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR 
January 31, 2023
Morris took the regular-season basketball series with Beggs last Thursday evening with a sweep of its Okmulgee County rivals at the Don Shoemake Sports Complex in Morris. The host Lady Eagles began la...
Henryetta Hosts 2-Day Wrestling Tournament
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Henryetta Hosts 2-Day Wrestling Tournament
January 31, 2023
The Henryetta Event Center was the site of the 2023 Maverick Conference wrestling tournament last weekend. The annual 2-day event featured 21 schools and more than 90 junior high and high school wrest...
With so many religions, how can Jesus be the only way to heaven?
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With so many religions, how can Jesus be the only way to heaven?
January 31, 2023
“Jesus is the only way to heaven because he is the only Messiah and the only true king,” says Claribel, 10. At the time of Jesus’ birth, Caesar Augustus ruled the Roman world. He was considered divine...
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Henryetta First Christian Church
January 31, 2023
Sunday School begins at 9 a.m. followed by worship service at 10 a.m. Come join us for worship! Everyone is welcome and invited to attend. Henryetta First Christian Church is located at 412 N. 5th Str...
Sports
Morris, Preston split county cage battle
By LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR 
January 31, 2023
Morris and Preston closed out their home-and-home regular- season basketball series this past Friday at the Don Shoemake Sports Complex in Morris. In the first meeting (January 4) in Preston, the Pres...
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Beggs cagers fall at home to Eufaula
By LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR 
January 31, 2023
The Beggs varsity basketball program came up on the short end of a pair of outcomes to Eufaula Friday night at the Beggs Event Center. The Lady Demons were unable to get their offense going in the ope...
Okmulgee earns split with Hugo, swept by Idabel in recent action
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Okmulgee earns split with Hugo, swept by Idabel in recent action
By LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR 
January 31, 2023
The Okmulgee varsity basketball program hosted a pair of Class 3A powerhouses this past weekend. The Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs began their 2-game homestand this past Friday by welcoming the Idabel Wa...
Community enjoys Chamber’s ‘Boots & Bling’ banquet
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Community enjoys Chamber’s ‘Boots & Bling’ banquet
January 31, 2023
The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce celebrated their accomplishments of 2022 at their annual banquet last Thursday, themed ‘Boots & Bling.’ The event was held at the Okmulgee County Fairgrounds. Guests w...
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County NAACP Chapter to meet Feb. 6
January 31, 2023
The Okmulgee County NAACP Chapter will celebrate Black History Month during the regular scheduled meeting Monday, Feb. 6, at 6 p.m. at St. Matthews Baptist Church. A Soul Food Dinner will be served as...
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February 3
January 31, 2023
A Candidate Forum for City Council Ward 2 will be held Friday, Feb. 3, at the OSUIT Student Union at 6:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public and will feature candidates Steve Baldridge, Kat...
Columns & Opinion
Focus on reading and graduation standards needed
By JONATHAN SMALL OKLAHOMA COUNCIL OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS 
January 31, 2023
In August, Allison D. Garrett, chancellor for the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education, warned lawmakers that Oklahoma high-school graduates are largely unprepared for college in English, math, r...
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Chlorine system failure prompts boil advisory
By Patrick Ford Editor 
April 8, 2026
Editor’s Note: Please refer to the City of Okmulgee website at www. okmugeeonline.com and the Okmulgee City Hall Facebook page for questions and updates related to this matter. Citizens are also encou...
GCTC honors Teacher, Support Staff of the Year
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GCTC honors Teacher, Support Staff of the Year
April 8, 2026
Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) is proud to announce its Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year honorees ahead of a districtwide banquet - celebrating their achievements. The banquet...
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Candidate filing ends
By Patrick Ford Editor 
April 8, 2026
Following the candidate filing period last week, elections are ahead for Okmulgee County Commissioner in District 1 and 3. Leading the slate of filings are two countywide offices that drew no opponent...
April proclaimed Child Abuse Prevention Month
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April proclaimed Child Abuse Prevention Month
By Patrick Ford Editor 
April 8, 2026
A call to protect the county’s most vulnerable residents took center stage Monday morning as the Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners officially proclaimed April as Child Abuse Prevention Mon...
OSUIT medication take-back event planned April 15
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OSUIT medication take-back event planned April 15
April 8, 2026
Area residents will have an opportunity to safely dispose of unused medications and medical sharps during a special take-back event scheduled for Wednesday, April 15, at OSUIT. The event will take pla...
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