New amenities coming to Rotary ParkFrequent visitors to Rotary Park on Okmulgee’s east side will soon enjoy new amenities, following the city leaders’ approval of plans for several additions and impro...

John Neal Jr. and members of the Okmulgee Education Foundation presented grants to Okmulgee Public Schools that were raised at the annual Dodge Brawl event last fall. The event raised $7,225.84 which ...

Editor’s Note: Within the historic tales of Okmulgee County lies a series of stories that have remained untold, unsolved, and unfinished. The Okmulgee Times is proud to present a g series: “Unveiling ...

Three area residents were recently honored by the Oklahoma Career and Technical Education Equity Council (OkCTEEC).They were among 15 Oklahomans and three businesses and organizations honored at the 3...

  OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, today secured passed of a bill to establish stricter laws for convicted sex offenders following a tragedy in Henryetta last May. House Bill 3992 wou...

Concordia University football team serves during Spring BreakRather than relaxing during their time off, members of the Concordia University football team from Seward, Neb. chose to dedicate their Spr...

Shark Shiver raises funds for Special Olympics athletesOkmulgee County Sharks Special Activities Association (OCSSAA) made a splash this past weekend with its Annual Shark Shiver event, held at the Ok...

Martin Clay Vinyard hired to lead districtIn a unanimous decision, the Okmulgee Public School Board has appointed Martin Clay Vinyard as the district’s next superintendent. The move follows weeks of c...

GRDA drops Lighthorse cards, tribes toss task forceIn the two months since the Muscogee Nation charged Okmulgee County Jail detention officer Matthew Douglas with battery for a physical altercation re...

Tigers basketball snares school’s first-ever athletic state championshipHistory was made this past Saturday afternoon at the historic Jim Norick State Fairgrounds Arena in Oklahoma City.The Wilson Tig...

Korean War vet receives Purple HeartKRIS SADLERSPECIAL TO THE TIMESWilliam Dunlap, a Korean War veteran, was finally honored Saturday, Feb. 17, just days after his 95th birthday.Private First Class Wi...

Director, board member address issuesA local agency is facing what is described as a ‘dire’ situation that could result in the end of assistance that has been available for almost 30 years. The Okmulg...

The Okmulgee County Sharks is seeking the community’s support once again as the annual Shark Shiver and Buddy Walk 2024 will be held this Saturday.This year, the event will be held at the Okmulgee Cou...

Congratulations to Kelly Dobson and Valerie Mosco, Co-Henryettans of the Year, presented by the Henryetta Free-Lance. The duo was honored during the Henryetta Chamber of Commerce Banquet held Saturday...

Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) proudly announced the Muscogee Nation as its 2024 OkACTE Partners in Progress. With a partnership spanning over three decades, the collaboration between the Musc...

Business makes history as world’s first black-owned Aquamation facilityIn a monumental leap forward for the funeral services industry, Green Farewells Crematory, located in Las Vegas, Nev., has proudl...

Mrs. Shirlanna Harbin’s first grade class at Okmulgee Primary School has enjoyed learning about famous and important people during their Black History Research Projects. This week, they were able to p...

Members of VFW Post 1189 of Okmulgee and Post 539 in Henryetta visited local high schools last week to award the winners of the Voice of Democracy essay contests.Making the presentation were Carol Smi...

The Academy of Okmulgee to open in August The Academy of Okmulgee is a free, public school that will open in August. It will first open to students in PreK through 8th grade and will add one grade eac...

OPS Bond receives overwhemling approval Marcus Jeffrey retained his Ward 4 seat on the Okmulgee City Council in Tuesday’s election, winning 56.44 percent of the 652 votes cast. Challenger Charlie Peop...