David Earhart has lived a life defined by dedication - to his country, his family, and his community. With a military career spanning over two decades, and nearly a decade more of public service to Ok...

Your Okmulgee Times and Henryetta Free-Lance are hosting a Pet Calendar Photo Contest to benefit the Okmulgee County Humane Society. The contest opens for entries at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, and wil...

The City of Okmulgee lifted the voluntary boil advisory for most areas as Monday afternoon, with the exception of one section in the southern part of the city.Residents in the Oakwood Addition area, l...

Demolition work commenced this week along US-75 at Preston Road as part of a significant infrastructure project aimed at enhancing safety and traffic flow in the area. This demolition precedes utility...

In a small Oklahoma county, big changes are happening. The Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority (OCCJA) has just taken a significant step forward in ensuring the safety of everyone within its co...

Editor’s Note: A Voter’s Guide for the upcoming election is available at the Okmulgee Times office for those wishing to familiarize themselves with what’s on the ballot, the City of Beggs Proposition,...

As a child, Jaret Grammer would often dress up in his grandfather’s oversized fireman gear. His mother, a photographer, captured these special moments, showing young Jaret standing side by side with h...

The Okmulgee Education Foundation (OEF) proudly awarded a total of $15,796.20 in grants to support various projects and initiatives across Okmulgee Public Schools on Wednesday.These grants, part of th...

Okmulgee Main Street is excited to announce the return of the annual Scare on the Square event, which will take place Thursday, Oct. 31, from 5-7 p.m. or until the candy runs out. This family-friendly...

Authorities in Okmulgee have charged two parents in a child abuse case involving their seven-week-old infant, who sustained multiple fractures. The parents, Cheyenne Crites and Russell Petrie-McCarty,...

Alliance for a Healthier Generation has named Morris Elementary School (MES) one of America’s Healthiest Schools for 2024. This annual recognition honors schools for implementing best practices to sup...

In this installment of Meet Your Officers, we had the privilege of sitting down with Deputy Chief Dennis Northcross of the Muscogee Nation Lighthorse Police Department. With over two decades of servic...

The Okmulgee Times had the unique opportunity to sit down with Director Aaron Williams and actress Fatima Marie, who portrays Emma Gurley, to discuss their powerful new film on the legacy of Greenwood...

Morris Elementary was again recognized as one of America’s Healthiest Schools in the Healthier Generation announcement of 2024. This year, 879 schools across 30 states were recognized. According to Co...

Indigenous Peoples’ Day was marked by a vibrant celebration at the Creek Nation Council House on Monday. The event featured a rich blend of cultural traditions, speeches and performances that honored ...

A perfect weekend of celebration and community spirit awaits as two of Okmulgee’s favorite annual events - the Pecan Festival and Harvest Spoon Chili Festival - take place this Saturday, Oct. 12. With...

Excitement is building, as Okmulgee gears up for the 2024 Harvest Spoon Chili Festival, an annual celebration that brings together food, fun and community spirit. This year’s event promises a full day...

To thank the community for their support of the Okmulgee County Homeless Shelter and Thrift Store, a customer appreciation day is planned this Friday. OCHS Director Rosie Lynch, board members, staff a...

This past Saturday evening, the Historic Mansion of Okmulgee provided an elegant backdrop for the Landmark for All Generations, Inc. Gala en Blanc. The event served as both a fundraiser and a celebrat...

Okmulgee Public School celebrated National Walk to School Day on Wednesday with a walk from Brock Gymnasium to the primary school. The event encouraged students, parents and staff to embrace community...