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...

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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...

This Saturday, the historic Okmulgee Mansion will host a special event with a meaningful mission. The “Gala en Blanc,” organized by Landmark for All Generations, Inc., aims to raise funds for the rest...

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 ...

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 community is invited to join the 8th annual Okmulgee County Prayer Walk, which will be held this Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. The Prayer Walk will begin at Okmulgee High School’s Brock Gymnasium, ...

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 ...

The highly anticipated Okmulgee Invitational Rodeo is fast approaching, and this year’s Mutton Bustin’ competition is set to be one of the highlights. Sheryl Montgomery, one of the organizers, shared ...

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...

The Harlan Ford Paper Drive to benefit Okmulgee Public Schools is once again underway. From now until the end of August, the dealership is accepting donations of reams or boxes of copy paper. Donation...

The Okmulgee YMCA GO Program is changing lives by helping kids succeed in school and stay healthy. This program, started in 2005, is all about keeping kids safe, active, and engaged. Let’s dive into w...

Crews have begun transforming parts of downtown Okmulgee into a 1920s townscape for the filming of “Sarah’s Oil.” The film tells the story of Sarah Rector, who discovered oil on her Oklahoma land at j...

When Deb Marshall, the new Executive Director of the Okmulgee Area Development Corporation (OADC), talks about her journey, it feels like you’re listening to an adventurer’s tale. Her career, spanning...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners met for their regular Monday meeting, beginning with the approval of the minutes from the previous meeting and the June reports from the County Assessor, Cou...

The 5th Street Gathering, now in its fourth year, is bringing history, community and festivity to the forefront. This year’s gathering, scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 10, promises to be a significant ce...

The Okmulgee Board of County Commissioners are glad to announce the receipt of a $300,000 grant from the Oklahoma State Office of the Attorney General’s Opioid Abatement Board to address the opioid cr...

The alumni of Okmulgee Dunbar High School are gearing up for a remarkable event - the 20th All School Reunion. Scheduled for August 2-4, this three-day gathering promises to be a heartwarming celebrat...

The Okmulgee Main Street program has welcomed Melinda De Santo as its new Executive Director. With a background rooted in Washington State, De Santo brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspecti...