Citizens to decide on SQ820 March 7Early voting begins Thursday, for residents in Okmulgee County wishing to cast their ballot for the upcoming March 7 State Question 820 proposition.Citizens who cann...

Larabee accused of taking over $186kA lengthy investigation by the OSBI has led to the filing of two charges of embezzlement against an Okmulgee resident.District Attorney Carol Iski filed CF-2023-29 ...

Andy Patterson joins Billy Grands’ ventureAn Okmulgee businessman and avid BMX enthusiast had a dream of a life-time come true recently.Bill LeGrand, also known as Billy Grands, has been working for s...

The Okmulgee FFA annual fundraiser Pie & Silent Auction, hosted by the Okmulgee Ag Boosters, is this evening. The 5th annual event will take place at the Okmulgee High School Cafeteria, 415 W. 3rd Str...

Runoff set for Okmulgee council post April 4The Okmulgee County Election Board announced this week that the Municipal General Election and Board of Education General Election will be held Tuesday, Apr...

A passion for restoration essential for communityThe Okmulgee Times will feature local residents who are making a difference in the community. These individuals don’t seek accolades for themselves, bu...

Task Force essential agency in investigating violent crimesAn Agreement between the City of Okmulgee and the District 25, Okmulgee/McIntosh County District Attorney Office was approved during Tuesday’...

Okmulgee’s Stonebridge Academy got into the festive Mardi Gras spirit with their parade around the square and Best Decoration Contest. 4th and 5th grade students played “When the Saints Go Marching In...

PATRICK FORD | NEWS EDITOR

Firefighters have busy Saturday battling 2 blazesThe Okmulgee Fire Department was very busy Saturday morning, as they responded to two fires, one of which destroyed a four-story apartment building.The...

Commissioners approve Use Tax to pay for fencingPATRICK FORDNEWS EDITOROkmulgee County Board of Commissioners met in session on Tuesday morning due to the Presidents’ Day Holiday Monday.During the mee...

No donations to be acceptedOkmulgee County Homeless Shelter Executive Director Brenda Brewer announced beginning this weekend, the OCHS Thrift Store, located at 6th and Porter, will be undergoing reno...

An Okmulgee man has entered a guilty plea in federal court to the murder of two people.The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Austin Dean McMahan, 24, ...

National FFA Week is Feb. 18-25The Okmulgee FFA Officer team and program advisors were the special guest this week at Talk Local, as they prepare for a busy week ahead, including their annual fundrais...

Misty Wallace: A Warrior for Life and Mission“I’m just simple … I love to do and keep myself busy. I love my community and have been here 41 years, almost 42, and I barely go outside my community. So ...

Okmulgee native Hattie Mann will celebrate her 100th birthday with family and friends this Saturday. Born Feb. 20, 1923, to parents Ira Lee and Exie (Griffith) Hood near Sharp Road, Hattie became baby...

School board meets in regular sessionOkmulgee Public School board has approved the employment of Coach Randy Jackson as head football coach for the upcoming school year.The action came during the regu...

Municipal elections on tap April 4A runoff has been set for April 4 for the Ward 2 seat for Okmulgee City Council. Tuesday’s municipal election drew only 330 ballots cast for the four candidates vying...

It’s time once again for the Okmulgee Times “Music Match” contest, found on page A10 of this issue. Readers have the opportunity to win some fun prizes and get to know some local businesses a little b...

Farm Bureau Week is Feb. 20-24 The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners appointed David Kennedy as Assistant Executive Director for Okmulgee County Emergency Management (OCEM) during Monday’s meetin...