April 1, 1932 - August 18, 2024On August 18, 2024, Wanda Lee (Brisco) Mason, lifelong resident of Okmulgee, passed away at the age of 92. She was born April 1, 1932, to the late Quincy Ray Brisco and ...

The Okmulgee County Commissioners convened for their regular meeting on Monday, with a key item on the agenda being the allocation of 781 funds, a non-competitive grant totaling $128,076 for Okmulgee ...

Patrons Bank representatives were busy this week delivering backpacks to local schools, thanks to the outpouring of support of the community. The public was invited to donate a new backpack at any Pat...

In a significant step toward bolstering public safety in Okmulgee, the Okmulgee Police Department (OPD) and the Muscogee Nation Lighthorse Police Department have announced a new cross-deputization agr...

The OK Misfits Theatre Co. will present “The Princess Bride” next weekend. Performances are planned Friday, Aug. 23, at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 24, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. The production will take plac...

Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious Gold Star School status by the Oklahoma Association of Technology Centers (OATC) for the second tim...

In an effort to strengthen the bond between the Okmulgee Police Department and the community it serves, the Okmulgee Times is proud to launch a new series titled “Meet Your Officers.” This initiative ...

Rodeo participants, spectators and fans are flocking into Okmulgee this weekend as the 69th annual Roy LeBlanc Okmulgee Invitational Rodeo opens this evening. The event is the nation’s oldest and larg...

As the summer heat peaks, Okmulgee gears up for a spectacular weekend of rodeo action at the Roy LeBlanc Okmulgee Invitational Rodeo, where local talent Denzel Franklin is set to take center stage on ...

A remarkable event - the 20th All-School Reunion of Okmulgee’s Dunbar School - kicks off this evening, the three-day gathering promises to be a heartwarming celebration of cherished memories, enduring...

Becky Alexander, the newly appointed Superintendent of Morris Public Schools, is ready to lead the district with her deep-rooted connection to the community and extensive experience in education. Alex...

The Okmulgee County Sheriff ’s Office (OCSO) is currently investigating a harrowing incident that unfolded near the Hwy 266 Deep Fork River bridge on the evening of July 25. Authorities responded to a...

Date: Jul 29, 2024 The following message is for the City of Okmulgee Distribution side only: Okmulgee Rural Water District 2 Due to the City of Okmulgee not providing enough water pressure to serve ou...

It’s almost time for the 69th Annual Roy LeBlanc Okmulgee Invitational Rodeo! This year’s event will take place Friday and Saturday, Aug. 9-10, drawing contestants and spectators from across the count...

Editor’s Note: There are three new superintendents leading county schools this year: Clay Vinyard at Okmulgee, Jason Price at Henryetta and Becky Alexander at Morris. This week, we take a look at two ...

As we prepare for the upcoming school year, here are some important dates to keep in mind: One important date for all local parents is the Aug. 17 school supply giveaway at the Okmulgee County YMCA, s...

There comes a time in our lives when parents or grandparents become more than we can handle. Sad but one of life’s situations that we pray never happens to us. Oklahoma Department of Veteran Affairs  ...

Patrons Bank is excited to announce a community backpack drive to support local public  schools. The public is invited  to donate a new backpack at any Patrons Bank location, and for every  backpack d...

The Okmulgee Municipal Authority (Authority) and Okmulgee Rural Water District Two (District) were two of the recipients of loans for water infrastructure during Tuesday’s meeting of the Oklahoma Wate...

Businesses are closing at the intersection of Highway 75 and Will Sampson Road in Preston as the Oklahoma Department of Transportation has begun the process of building an overpass at that location fo...