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Legislative Forums planned Friday
February 4, 2026
The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce will host a Legislative Forum this Friday, offering local residents and business owners an opportunity to hear legislative briefings directly from their Oklahoma State...
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Early voting begins Thursday for county
February 4, 2026
Early voting for Okmulgee County residents begins Thursday, giving voters a convenient option ahead of Election Day on Feb. 10. The early voting period is designed for voters who may be unable to cast...
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Fairground improvements weighed
February 4, 2026
Okmulgee County Commissioners opened their Feb. 2 meeting with routine business, but the discussion quickly turned to long-term community investments - ranging from improvements at the county fairgrou...
History keeps repeating itself in Morris – and that’s a very good thing
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History keeps repeating itself in Morris – and that’s a very good thing
By Patrick Ford Editor 
February 4, 2026
History keeps repeating itself in Morris - and that’s a very good thing. The Morris High School Academic Team has once again proven it belongs at the very top of Oklahoma’s academic elite, capturing the 2025-26 OSSAA State Academic Bowl Championship last Saturday and securing an incredible fourth consecutive state title. Morris Public Schools proudly congratulated the team on its latest championsh...
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Thaw begins after historic winter storm
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Thaw begins after historic winter storm
By Patrick Ford Editor 
January 29, 2026
After days of relentless winter weather that blanketed Okmulgee County in snow, sleet, and dangerous cold, a gradual thaw is finally underway. Still, officials caution that winter is far from finished...
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Nelson to face Baldridge in Feb. 10 election
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Nelson to face Baldridge in Feb. 10 election
February 4, 2026
An election for Okmulgee City Council Ward 2 is set for Feb. 10, with voters choosing between incumbent Steven Baldridge and challenger Eddie Nelson Jr. Nelson is no stranger to the ballot. He ran in ...
Green Country Technology celebrates CTE Month
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Green Country Technology celebrates CTE Month
February 4, 2026
February marks Career & Technical Education (CTE) Appreciation Month across Oklahoma, and Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) is proud to join technology centers statewide in highlighting the vital...
Remembering Jerry Fink
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Remembering Jerry Fink
February 4, 2026
The staff of the Eufaula Indian Journal, McIntosh County Democrat and Cookson Hills Publishing is mourning the loss of a colleague, mentor and friend following the passing of longtime editor Jerry Fin...
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Barns Full, Futures Bright
February 4, 2026
It’s time once again for one of Okmulgee County’s most anticipated youth events. The 59th Annual Okmulgee County Spring Livestock Show, where Future Farmers of America (FFA) members and 4-H students p...
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Vandalism to Optimum network disrupts service in Henryetta
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
February 4, 2026
Last week, multiple communities across eastern Oklahoma - including Henryetta, Cushing and Porter - experienced internet service disruptions after vandals deliberately damaged Optimum’s network infras...
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Preston Jump Rope Team to host Trivia Night
February 4, 2026
The Preston Jump Rope Team is inviting the community to put their thinking caps on and support one of Preston’s most dynamic student programs with a lively Trivia Night Fundraiser set for Saturday, at...

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Lady Demons drop recent home games
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Lady Demons drop recent home games
By TIFFANY BELL SPECIAL TO THE TIMES 
February 4, 2026
Quinton pulls away, tops Beggs in 59-35 loss The Beggs Demon Dome was the setting for a varsity girls regular season contest in which the Beggs Demons delivered a strong opening effort before Quinton ...
Preston Hosts Patrons Bank Invitational
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Preston Hosts Patrons Bank Invitational
January 30, 2026
Preston High School hosted the Patrons Bank Invitational ahead of the winter storm last week, drawing competition from across the county and state. Pictured is some of the action from the successful e...
Henryetta Battles at Checotah Tournament
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Henryetta Battles at Checotah Tournament
January 30, 2026
The Henryetta Knights and Lady Knights competed at the Checotah Tournament last week. While the boys dropped their matches against Keys (59-26) and Eufaula (62-35), the Lady Knights fell to Hilldale i...
Lady Eagles drop pair of tourney losses
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Lady Eagles drop pair of tourney losses
January 28, 2026
Morris falls to Red Oak in opener The Morris Lady Eagles opened play at the Patrons Bank Tournament with a tough matchup against a fast-paced Red Oak squad, falling 72-29 in their opening-round contes...
Demons break away after halftime to down county-rival Knights
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Demons break away after halftime to down county-rival Knights
By TIFFANY BELL SPECIAL TO THE TIMES 
January 28, 2026
Beggs and Henryetta opened Tuesday night’s regular-season contest locked in a fast-paced first quarter that signaled a competitive tone. Both teams traded early scores, and neither managed to create s...
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Democrats host U.S. Senate candidate
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Democrats host U.S. Senate candidate
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
January 23, 2026
The Okmulgee County Democratic Party held its first monthly meeting of the year last Thursday, welcoming members and community guests and hosting U.S. Senate candidate Troy Green as the evening’s feat...
Muscogee Nation opens Lake Eufaula Casino Hotel
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Muscogee Nation opens Lake Eufaula Casino Hotel
December 24, 2025
Leaders from the Muscogee Nation and the Muscogee Nation Gaming Enterprises (MNGE) held a ceremonial ribbon-cutting on Monday, Dec. 15, to open the doors on a $69.8 million capital investment, the new...
Okmulgee Chamber Holds Ribbon Cutting for Postal and Print
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Okmulgee Chamber Holds Ribbon Cutting for Postal and Print
December 19, 2025
Postal and Print, a locally owned postal and print service, marked its opening with a ribbon cutting hosted by the Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce on Friday, Dec. 12. Located at 200 E. 6th Street in Okmu...
NHS Members Distribute Holiday Food
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NHS Members Distribute Holiday Food
December 17, 2025
Alynn LeBlanc, a National Honor Society member, and her father Kenneth gather donated food items to be distributed to local families for the holidays. As part of her community project, Alynn invited 1...
Salvation Army Bell Ringers Sought
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Salvation Army Bell Ringers Sought
December 5, 2025
Several residents took time out of their busy schedule last week to assist in ringing the bell for the Salvation Army Angel Tree. Pictured are Rev. Marcus Jeffery and Mark McGriff; Ken Ratcliff; and a...
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February 4, 2026
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 This week brings a refreshing burst of motivation, Aries. You’ll feel clarity around something that’s been lingering on your mind. Small victories stack quickly — celebrate them....
Wife discovers abusive husband plans to leave
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Wife discovers abusive husband plans to leave
February 4, 2026
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married for 15 years. He is former military, suffers from PTSD and has been verbally abusive and controlling since our wedding. I have always worked to support us...
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