“You are in for a treat today,” Superintendent Renee Dove said, in welcoming the Okmulgee High School student body, along with community guests last week. OHS Assistant Principal David Dunlap opened t...

Eight Seconds. That was the amount of time the Dewar Dragons needed to begin their rout of the Cave Springs Hornets last Thursday night at Dr. Ted Lewis Stadium in Dewar. The Dragons scored on the fir...

The Beggs Golden Demons began their journey towards snapping their 44-year championship drought this past Friday night at Golden Demon Stadium in Beggs. The Demons used a 30-point first half en route ...

The Schulter varsity basketball program hosted the Hanna Dragons and Lady Dragons to town for a regular-season showdown. The host Schulter cage squads came away with a split decision last Friday with ...

Jubilee Christian Center Shekinah Glory to Minister Nov. 21 Pastors Dale and Colleen Litsey of Jubilee Christian Center invite the public to a special meeting with Shekinah Glory of Tulsa Sunday, Nov....

“Let us be thankful for the fools,” wrote Mark Twain. “But for them the rest of us could not succeed.” Is there more to thankfulness than this rather cynical view expressed by one of America’s most be...

DEAR ABBY: A lady friend of mine I’ve known for more than 20 years and I recently lost our spouses to COVID in the same hospital, four rooms apart from each other. During the 2 1/2 weeks that our spou...

A warning to readers: this column contains graphic details. Oklahoma inmate John Grant was executed at 4:21 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28. On Nov. 13, 1998, Grant, serving time for armed robbery, fatally sta...

What an absolutely enjoyable time was had by all at Tuesday’s Okmulgee Lions Club meeting, celebrating our annual Veterans’ Day program, presented by Lt. Col. Tanya Roland. She was ably assisted (and ...

Numerous events were held this week, celebrating military men and women and their sacrifices and dedication. On Wednesday, Okmulgee FFA held a ‘Coffee with a Veteran’ event, which gave the opportunity...

The annual Dodge Brawl Tournament, sponsored by Neal’s Furniture, drew approximately 16 teams who competed for the championship title. All proceeds from the event benefit Okmulgee Public Schools. Winn...

As part of their 75th Anniversary, faculty, staff and students of OSUIT took part in a Time Capsule ceremony Wednesday morning. OSUIT President Bill Path welcomed those in attendance and shared that t...

The Okmulgee School board approved several agenda items during their session Monday evening. The board approved a contract with Pre-Employment Transition Services. This program helps Special Needs stu...

The Morris Booster Club is holding a fundraiser event at the Okmulgee Elks Lodge. The event will be held this coming Monday, Nov. 15, from 6-8 p.m. at the Okmulgee Elks Lodge. Funds will be used to su...

The 39th annual Prairie Bell OHCE Christmas Bazaar and Craft Show will be held on Saturday, Nov. 20, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Morris High School Gym. Vendor, Barbara Whitaker, will be selling home...

Editor’s Note: Below is a continuation of the Oklahoma Watch story that ran in Wednesday’s edition of the Okmulgee Times . The People Doing The Work This summer, OSBI special agent Dale Fine was assig...

First United Methodist Church 8th & Seminole • Okmulgee www.fumcokmulgee.org www.fumcokmulgee.org Worship with us this Sunday morning! Traditional Worship Service begins at 9 a.m. in the Sanctuary, fo...

One of the greatest promises in all the Bible, I believe, is nestled in the Old Testament book of Deuteronomy Chapter 33, Verses 24-25, “And of Asher He said, Let Asher be blessed with children; let h...

Chapter Z had a very informative meeting Nov. 10 at Kellie Harlan’s home. OHS Ag/Ed teacher Tim Taylor and student teacher Stephanie Helsen gave the program. During the meeting, they described the jou...

The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce welcomed El Avocado Mexican Restaurant on Wednesday morning with a ribbon cutting. El Avocado owners Renee Jones and Raul Sanchez cut the ribbon as the Chamber Ambassa...