Brooklyn Scott Places in Voice of Democracy Essay Contest

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March 9, 2023

Okmulgee High School student Brooklyn Scott was honored Wednesday by the VFW District 7 and Post 1189 commander. Brooklyn was the local winner of the Voice of Democracy (VOD) Essay Contest, which qualified her for the District competition. She placed second in that competition and was presented a check for $300 and a letter from the mayor of McAlester. Aaron Smith, District Commander for Veterans of Foreign Wars Area 7, was joined by Connie Dickinson, District Auxiliary President; and Guy Duckworth, VFW Post 1189 Okmulgee Commander. The VOD Essay is a nationwide scholarship made available to students. The winner of the National competition wins a $35,000 scholarship. The state winner will advance to the National competition. Pictured from left are Guy Duckworth, Connie Dickinson, Aaron Smith and Brooklyn Scott.

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Meet Your Officers

December 27, 2024

DAWN CARTERREPORTERIn this installment of Meet Your Officers, we introduce you to Officer Michael Shaikho of the Okmulgee Police Department. A newer member of the force, Officer Shaikho shares insight...

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City anounces New Year’s holiday closings

December 27, 2024

Please be advised that all City Hall offices and Public Works operations will be closed Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, in observance of the New Year’s holiday. Emergency service operations, police and fire ...

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Harlan Ford Toy Drive Gives Kids a Merry Christmas

December 27, 2024

Thanks to the generous donations from the Okmulgee and surrounding community, children under DHS care could receive gifts for Christmas as part of the annual Harlan Ford Toy Drive. Harlan Ford graciou...

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Tubby Wins Contest

December 27, 2024

Tami Humphrey, owner of Tubby the Cat, shows off her feline companion who was the winner of the first Okmulgee Times & Henryetta Free-Lance Pet Calendar Contest, which helped raise funds for the Human...

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AG awards sheriff office grants across Oklahoma counties

December 27, 2024

Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s office has awarded grant funding totaling $18 million to provide support for every county sheriff ’s office in Oklahoma through a new program created by the state L...

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Firefighters Visit Muscogee Nation Head Start

December 27, 2024

Okmulgee firefighters Captain Tim Salyer, Driver Dalton Chandler, and Fire Chief Dwayne Hurt recently brought excitement and safety education to the Muscogee Creek Nation Head Start. The visit include...

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DOJ sues DAs to stop prosecuting Indians in Indian Country

December 27, 2024

Citing “fundamental principles of federal Indian law that have been in place since the founding era and are deeply rooted in the United States Constitution,” the U.S. Department of Justice sued a pair...

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Correction:

December 27, 2024

On page B1 of the Friday, Dec. 20 edition of the Okmulgee Times, in the article titled “Morris hires new head football coach,” the article should have read “Morris is considering the approval for head...

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State Bar Association to reimburse client losses

December 27, 2024

The Oklahoma Bar Association Clients’ Security Fund will pay more than $276,000 to 69 people who lost money or other property from the dishonest conduct of their attorney. The association is reimbursi...

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HOROSCOPES

December 27, 2024

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 You are likely to question information you receive this week, Aries. Investigate things further, but remain receptive to what others are saying.TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, it ...

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Coach love’s blueprint for success

December 27, 2024

Okmulgee’s boys’ basketball team is gearing up for an exciting season under the leadership of Coach Cordell Love. As both the head coach and the school’s athletic director, Coach Love is navigating ne...