Members of the Okmulgee County Consortium (OCC) joined coalitions from across Oklahoma on March 5 to advocate for public health policies at the state Capitol. Partnering with the Oklahoma Prevention P...

At Baptist Village, we have the privilege of meeting extraordinary people whose lives have been dedicated to service, faith and community. Last week, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Dona L. G...

The Okmulgee City Council convened their regular session on March 18, to address community concerns, celebrate upcoming events, and review important resolutions and ordinances. Vice Mayor Marcus Jeffr...

Rural Water District No. 5 of Okmulgee County received approval for a $99,999 Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP) grant on Tuesday through the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to improve the Distri...

The Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority (OCCJA) has had a busy and eventful month, celebrating achievements, welcoming new members, and advancing training programs that enhance both staff and i...

April 11 CMN Ag Risk Management Workshop | College of the Muscogee Nation will host an Agriculture Risk Management Workshop Friday, April 11, from 1-3 p.m. at the college, located at 2170 Raven Cir. i...

Applications are open until May 1 for Oklahoma Agricultural Leadership Program Class XXII.A maximum of 30 professionals from across the state in production agriculture, agribusiness or other ag sector...

Midafternoon on a late February day, a meteorologist for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association in Norman received an email notifying them of their termination.“I was just busily working awa...

Officials in Oklahoma and Tulsa Counties were among the first to apply for a share of $12.5 million deposited into the County Community Safety Investment Fund in 2023. The grant opportunity, made poss...

Okmulgee Times & Henryetta Free-Lance • B3 Friday, March 21, 2025

High winds and dry conditions fueled devastating wildfires across Oklahoma on Friday, burning nearly 170,000 acres and destroying hundreds of structures. Communities from Stillwater to Mannford were l...

The deal is taking place all over the country, in volleyball and softball and hockey and soccer: Travel to our tournament and, unless you stay in one of our partner hotels, your kid doesn’t play.They ...

This report is a summary of Okmulgee County office of emergency management and floodplain administration weekly key activities and is not inclusive of all activities during the week and is meant as a ...

Dear Editor,To My Friends, Family and the Wonderful Community of Okmulgee County, As I reflect on my recent retirement celebration, my heart is filled with immense gratitude and appreciation. After 47...

With unintentional poisonings on the rise, Gov. Kevin Stitt has officially proclaimed March 16-22 as Oklahoma Poison Prevention Week to highlight the critical role of poison prevention in protecting f...

Every year in March, journalists, advocates, and engaged citizens come together to celebrate Sunshine Week, a national initiative promoting open government and the public’s right to know. As the edito...

As the mid-March sun rises each year, so does a renewed commitment to transparency and open government. Sunshine Week, an annual initiative dedicated to promoting public access to information, takes p...

The Okmulgee County Republican Party held its annual county convention Saturday, March 8, bringing together dedicated members to elect new officers, honor longstanding contributors and set a bold agen...

The United Indian Nations of Oklahoma (UINO) will hold its Quarterly Meeting tomorrow, March 20, 2025, at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa. With a powerhouse agenda featuring an unprecedented number...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, forcing an agenda right now might backfire. It is best to be patient and let things unfold organically. A few new people may come to your aid this week and support you.TAU...