Okmulgee’s American Legion Post 10 will celebrate 100 years next year. This week, the members of the Post kicked off the preparations with a reception and a 99th birthday cake. White-Williams Post 10 ...

At least 512 nursing home residents who died from COVID-19 are missing from state reports. Also unaccounted for in state reports are 25 nursing home staff who died from COVID-19. On March 1, the state...

Illegal roadside dumps continue to be a problem in Oklahoma. Not only are they unsightly and dangerous, but they also have a negative impact on the environment. To help reclaim the rural environment, ...

Big Cussetah Methodist Church in Morris held their Annual Wild Onion Dinner this Saturday feeding dozens of church members and others in the surrounding area. The menu included fresh, home cooked wild...

Laci Slape with Okmulgee’s Nutrition Shoppe says something she has added to her daily regimen is L-Theanine. Slape says L-Theanine is an amino acid that occurs naturally in green tea. “This supplement...

A Beggs woman was killed in a single-vehicle accident Monday morning, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The collision happened at 10:31 a.m. on Monday at N 230 Rd and Hoover Rd, in northern Ok...

An Okmulgee Times reader recently shared this photo from downtown Okmulgee. Alan Lovelady sent this photo from 1948, showing his mother, Vera Sue (Lemley) Lovelady, second from right, near the corner ...

The Okmulgee Animal Welfare Committee will meet via Zoom on Thursday, March 31 at 6 p.m. This meeting will cover the successes the Okmulgee County Humane Society has had with transports, adoptions, an...

As excitement continues to build for this summer’s Highway to Henryetta, more artists have been announced for the June 11 event. Tickets are still on sale for the all-day festival set to take place at...

The jobless rate in Okmulgee County rose to start the new year, according to figures from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission. Okmulgee County reported a rate of 4.2 percent in January. That n...

Cast and crew have returned to Okmulgee County to begin filming for the second season of the award winning series Reservation Dogs. The comedy series that streams on FX on Hulu is co-created by Oklaho...

The Okmulgee Service League (OSL) is proud to present their upcoming annual fundraiser, “Let the Good Times Roll.” This Mardi Grasthemed casino night will take place Saturday, April 9, at 6:30 p.m. at...

The Morris City Council approved an ordinance and lease agreement during their monthly session. The board approved Ordinance #226-22 regarding an amendment to the City of Morris and Morris Public Work...

The Okmulgee Board of Commissioners covered a short agenda during Monday’s regular meeting. Among the items discussed were two new full-time employees for District 2: Jason Carter, employment effectiv...

A vision by an Okmulgee Schools staff has come to life, providing an opportunity for young boys and girls to learn the sport of tennis. Dr. James Quinn is a counselor with the school district, and is ...

Sometimes when tragedy comes knocking on our door, if viewed in the right or proper perspective, it can open the door of opportunity to foster triumph over tragedy. Such was the case for Tuesday’s Okm...

If thumbing through a high school yearbook from a few decades ago, you might come upon this motto chosen by the senior class, “All things come to him who waits.” Credit for the origin of this proverb ...

100 years ago: A&E Grocery, located at 110 N. Morton, advertised roast beef at 10¢ a pound, and 19 pounds of sugar for $1. The OHS Debate Teams beat McAlester during their meet at home. A suspected bu...

Do you want to be in a play? All ages are welcome and no experience necessary. Okmulgee Community Playhouse needs 25 characters to participate in “Alice in Wonderland.” Family participation is welcome...

Choosing a long-term care facility can be one of the most difficult tasks that an individual and/or their family may ever face. Ombudsmen for the Eastern Oklahoma Development District Area Agency on A...