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Commissioners honored at OEMA Conference
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Commissioners honored at OEMA Conference
By Patrick Ford Editor 
February 20, 2026
Okmulgee County officials received statewide recognition this week during the Oklahoma Emergency Management Association (OEMA) Conference Awards Luncheon in Oklahoma City, where the Okmulgee County Bo...
City Council honors coaching legacy
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City Council honors coaching legacy
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
February 20, 2026
The Okmulgee City Council opened its regular session Tuesday evening, with an invocation led by Rev. Dale Fillmore of New Day Church, who prayed for wisdom, compassion and courage as city leaders carr...
Legislators speak at Forum
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Legislators speak at Forum
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
February 20, 2026
Local business leaders and residents gathered the first Friday in February for the Chamber of Commerce legislative update, where Representative Scott Fetgatter and Senator Bryan Logan provided a candi...
HHS Athlete Honored
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HHS Athlete Honored
February 20, 2026
Missy Nash of Luv Ford recently traveled to Henryetta High School to congratulate Aubrey Taylor on being recognized as Athlete of the Week. Be sure to check each Friday’s edition of the Okmulgee Times...
‘Reunited, and It Feels So Good’
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‘Reunited, and It Feels So Good’
By Patrick Ford Editor 
February 20, 2026
There are moments in a community’s history when time seems to stand still - when decades fade away and the bonds formed in youth return with the same warmth and pride as the day they were created. Tuesday evening inside Okmulgee City Hall was one of those moments. A packed council chamber rose to its feet as Mayor Mickey Baldwin and the Okmulgee City Council honored Coach Dan Sulivant and members ...
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Two arrested in multi-jurisdiction burglary attempt
By Patrick Ford Editor 
February 20, 2026
A coordinated response between local law enforcement agencies resulted in the arrest of two suspects early Wednesday morning following reported burglary activity within both the City of Okmulgee and s...
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Preston Drama bringing Shakespeare to the stage
February 18, 2026
Preston School drama students are inviting the community to enjoy an evening of laughter, mistaken identities and timeless storytelling, as they present William Shakespeare’s beloved comedy “The Twelf...
The Legacy of American Legion Haygood-Shephard Post 103
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The Legacy of American Legion Haygood-Shephard Post 103
By Patrick Ford Editor 
February 18, 2026
As communities across the nation observe Black History Month, the story of American Legion Haygood- Shephard Post 103 stands as a powerful local reminder of sacrifice, service, and perseverance. The h...
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HOROSCOPES
February 18, 2026
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 You have the cosmic green light to start that major project you’ve been planning or to take a leap in your career, Aries. Trust your intuition — it’s sharper than ever. TAURUS – ...

Sports
Henryetta pulls away early, tops Beggs
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Henryetta pulls away early, tops Beggs
By TIFFANY BELL SPECIAL TO THE TIMES 
February 20, 2026
Henryetta took control in the middle of the game Tuesday night, turning a close start into a decisive 44-14 victory over the Beggs Lady Demons in a varsity regular season matchup. The Lady Knights rel...
Ready for Some Baseball
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Ready for Some Baseball
February 20, 2026
The Dewar and Henryetta baseball teams are excited and ready to kick off the spring season. This week, the Dragons held a scrimmage against the Knights, as the season opener is set for March 6 at 12 p...
Dogs, Lady Dogs Ready for Districts
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Dogs, Lady Dogs Ready for Districts
February 20, 2026
The Okmulgee Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs are ready for Districts today at Kiefer. Above left, Okmulgee’s Nolan Yates (2) elevates for a layup in front of the home crowd. Above right, Lady Bulldog Desti...
Beggs cheerleaders bring energy, pride to the court
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Beggs cheerleaders bring energy, pride to the court
By Patrick Ford Editor 
February 20, 2026
Throughout the 2025-26 basketball season, the Beggs cheer squad has been a constant source of energy, spirit and support for the Demons, helping create an electric atmosphere inside the Demon Dome. Fr...
Lifestyle
It’s time to Soil Test!
Columns & Opinion, Lifestyle
It’s time to Soil Test!
By EMILY EFIRD OSU EXTENSION 
February 13, 2026
Soil testing should be an important part of your management strategy, as it provides valuable information that can help you ensure that your soil and plants remain productive. February is a great time...
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...
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100 Years Ago (1926)
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100 Years Ago (1926)
February 20, 2026
• Mayor W. C. McAdoo received a historic bronze souvenir from S. F. Banks of the local J. C. Penney store. The medal was cast from metal salvaged off the Battleship Oregon, long known as the “Bulldog ...
Woman finds herself drawn to her stalker
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Woman finds herself drawn to her stalker
February 20, 2026
DEAR ABBY: I am 57 and have never been married. I have had many relationships (some good, some bad). Although in the past I experienced heartbreaks, I am now open to meeting someone new. I recently en...
Pushed into It
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Pushed into It
February 20, 2026
It was the time of the school year when elections were held for school student offices. Jon had been absent. I don’t remember what the ailment was, but he missed a couple of weeks of school. Therefore...
Experiment
Columns & Opinion
Experiment
February 20, 2026
A couple of friends Mike and Matt ignited in a handful of guys an appetite for adopting solitude and silence. We found these to be treasured elements in our apprenticing pilgrimage. We have since glea...
Federal healthcare windfall meets fiscal warnings
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Federal healthcare windfall meets fiscal warnings
By PAUL MONIES OKLAHOMA WATCH 
February 20, 2026
What the federal government giveth, it also taketh away. Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt alluded to that new reality in his Feb. 2 state of the state speech, imploring legislators to rein in spending amid f...
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