State Question 833 Legislative Referendum No. 376This measure adds a new section, section 9E, to article 10 of the Oklahoma Constitution. Section 9E will permit the creation of public infrastructure d...

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...

At the Morris School Board meeting held Tuesday, the school received a significant donation from Morris Community Action. Liz Frost attended to present the check, explaining that the organization was ...

Chris Azbell, an Okmulgee citizen, member of the Muscogee Nation, and representative of the Okmulgee County Homeless Task Force, delivered a passionate presentation to the Okmulgee City Council. Speak...

Meetings & Administrative Tasks• Weekly Board of County Commissioners Meeting: Attended the regularly scheduled Board of County Commissioners meeting. Provided updates on current emergency management ...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, focusing much of the discussion on a proposed countywide radio system. Scott Wilson, Vice President of Muskogee Communications, presented the sy...

The City of Beggs received approval for $861,500 in funding Tuesday from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to improve the city’s water infrastructure. Construction of upgrades and improvements...

Trinity Lutheran Church of Okmulgee will hold its annual Luther’s Neighborhood Oktoberfest Saturday, Oct. 19, from 4-7 p.m. at the church, located at 1314 E. 6th Street. The event will feature kid’s g...

The Okmulgee Lions Club Pancake Day will be held next Tuesday, Oct. 22, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 401 S. Seminole Ave. Tickets are available ahead of time and at the door for...

A much-needed work day is scheduled at the Okmulgee County Community Garden for garden members and friends Saturday, Oct. 26. All garden members are encouraged to bring tools and equipment as the gard...

Trinity Lutheran Church of Okmulgee will hold its annual Luther’s Neighborhood Oktoberfest Saturday, Oct. 19, from 4-7 p.m. at the church, located at 1314 E. 6th St. in Okmulgee. The event will featur...

Though the annual Okmulgee Pecan Festival had a different look and feel, many churches, civic organizations and youth groups from around the county joined together for the family day of fun at the Omn...

Winners of the Pecan Festival’s Beard & Mustache Contest were announced over the weekend. Levi Million of Bixby (left) and Marcus Cannady, Sr. of Tulsa (right) are pictured with TJ Mordecai and specia...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 You’ll feel a strong urge to take initiative, especially in areas related to your career or personal projects, Aries. However, be careful to avoid overextending yourself.TAURUS –...

Each year, the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation proposes changes in Title 800, the administrative rules that govern hunting, fishing and wildlife department operations. The public comment ...

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 ...

As part of an ongoing effort to raise awareness and ensure local communities are ready for emergencies, Okmulgee County is partnering with the Muscogee Nation, Beggs Public Schools and Twin Hills Scho...