Congratulations to new choir director Jayley Wingard and her students, who recently competed at State. Jayson Scott, Camrynn Watkins and Breanna Campbell-Bevenue received superior ratings for their so...

Although there are many drivers who understand what goes on under the hood of a vehicle and the inner workings of car mechanics, there are plenty of others who might not know a spark plug from a dipst...

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The Okmulgee Times and the sponsors above would like to encourage the community to avoid distractions while an the road to ensure the safety of all. Provid...

Over the next several weeks, some registered voters in Oklahoma will receive an Address Confirmation Notice from the State Election Board. The notices are required by state law to confirm whether or n...

Planning a funeral can be an overwhelming and emotional process. However, preplanning your own funeral or that of a loved one can help alleviate stress during a difficult time. Here are some helpful t...

Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology (OSUIT) celebrated its 230th graduating class on April 18, marking another milestone in its mission to deliver workforce-ready education to the state ...

• 1980 - Juliana, Queen of the Netherlands, abdicates; Princess Beatrix Wilhelmina Armgard (42) becomes Queen Beatrix• 1980 - Terrorists seize Iranian Embassy in London• 1982 - Alvaro Magana chosen to...

The City of Okmulgee is asking for the public’s assistance after a cityowned vehicle was stolen in a break-in at the Public Works Facility on Sunday, April 27.According to authorities, a white 2016 Fo...

The Great Fire of Rome took place in 64 A.D. during the time of Roman Emperor Nero. Following the horrific fire, Nero falsely charged Christians for the fire, then gave orders for their arrest and exe...

2 Kings 4:42-44 - A man came from Baal Shalishah, bringing the man of God twenty loaves of barley bread baked from the first ripe grain, along with some heads of new grain. “Give it to the people to e...

“I would rather die than to obey a law that prohibits worshiping God,” says Sarah, age 8. “I love God with all my heart. You should do what’s right. Obey what’s right, and you will be fine.”Thank you ...

High School auditorium. The concert will include performances from the Beginning Band, Middle School Band and High School Band. Admission is free, and donations are appreciated.

The 2025 Inola High School Invitational Track Meet brought together dozens of schools Friday, showcasing strong athleticism across the board. In the final team standings, Verdigris claimed the boys’ o...

East Central University is leveling up its community engagement this summer with the launch of its first-ever ECU Tiger eSports Summer Camp, a unique opportunity designed to introduce students to the ...

The Henryetta Knights saw a strong pitching performance Thursday but came up just short in a narrow 3-2 loss to the Hugo Buffaloes.Hunter Bowdler started for the Knights and kept the team within strik...

The Henryetta Lady Knights fought to the final out Thursday but were unable to overcome an early deficit, falling 18-8 to the Stratford Bulldogs in a high-scoring affair.Stratford opened strong with m...

The Henryetta Knights saw a fourth-inning lead slip away Friday as the Haskell Haymakers erupted for a 10-run sixth inning to secure a 10-5 win.Henryetta broke a scoreless tie in the fourth, scoring t...

The crack of the bat and the cheers of fans will once again echo through the Henryetta baseball field as former Knights players return for a fun-filled evening of competition and community. The Henrye...

The Morris Eagles football program is gearing up to host a youth football camp on May 7 and 8, offering local students in grades 1st through 6th an exciting opportunity to develop their skills and fun...

The Beggs Lady Demons struck first but couldn’t hold off a Stroud rally, falling 5-3 on Thursday.Beggs jumped ahead with a second-inning RBI single from Taytum Mills and extended the lead on a triple ...