Okmulgee Times

09/10/2025

09/10/2025

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09/09/2025

🚨 OSBI Investigates Homicide in Okmulgee 🚨

A deadly shooting Monday afternoon has prompted an investigation by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) after reports of gunfire in a north Okmulgee neighborhood.

➡️ The victim, 37-year-old Chadwick Thompson, was pronounced dead at the scene.
➡️ Authorities say Thompson was involved in an altercation prior to the shooting.
➡️ No arrests have been made at this time.

The case remains under active investigation and will be forwarded to the Okmulgee County District Attorney’s Office once complete.

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09/09/2025

Make a plan to vote!
Polls are open 7am - 7pm.
Special Election for Okmulgee Public Schools, Board of Education Office 4.

*You MUST be registered in the Okmulgee Public Schools School District to vote in this election. Living in Okmulgee City limits or having a child that attends OPS does not qualify a voter.
Find your polling place by clicking the link https://okvoterportal.okelections.gov/

Okmulgee County has 10 voting locations open today for this election.
Find your voting location at the OK Voter Portal and view your sample ballot

09/08/2025

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09/06/2025

🌟🐬 Sharks Launch Buddy Adventures Program! 🐬🌟

The Okmulgee County Sharks Special Athletics Association is kicking off a brand-new initiative this fall — Buddy Adventures! 🎉

This exciting monthly program is all about adventure, inclusion, learning, and fun for area youth with special needs. 💙✨ Each session will take place on the third Thursday of the month, bringing the community together through creativity and exploration.

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09/05/2025

🏈🔥 Friday Night Lights! 🔥🏈

The Okmulgee Bulldogs hit the road to face the Mounds Golden Eagles this Friday, Sept. 5 in Mounds! 🐾🦅

📅 Date: Friday, Sept. 5
🕖 Kick-off: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Mounds High School
🎥 Watch here: https://fan-hudl.login-ken.com/hs-football.php

Let’s pack the stands and show our support — get out and cheer on the Bulldogs! 🐾💚

09/05/2025

🌟✨ Okmulgee Launches Identity Project! ✨🌟

For too long, others have defined who we are — but now it’s OUR turn. 💪❤️

The Okmulgee Identity Project, led by local historian Wayman Lewis and the Okmulgee Hall of Fame, invites all residents to help choose the unofficial symbols of our spirit, resilience, and pride. 🙌

🎨 What bird represents our spirit?
🌳 What tree stands for our resilience?
🌸 What flower blooms with our pride?
🍽️ What food tastes like home in Okmulgee?
🚩 And… help design a new Okmulgee town flag!

📧 Submit your ideas and artwork to: [email protected]

📲 Visit the Okmulgee Hall of Fame page for the design kit.

🗓️ The winning symbols and flag designs will be revealed this October before the Pecan Festival — a true celebration of our community spirit!

“This is our moment to build a new pride.” 💛💚

09/05/2025

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09/05/2025

📰✨ Hot off the press – today’s Okmulgee Times (Sept. 5 Edition)! ✨📰

In this issue:
✅ OPS Board Election nears – voters to decide between Chase Nunn and Sarah McIntire 🗳️
✅ The 2025 Okmulgee County Free Fair lights up the fairgrounds 🎡🐑
✅ County Commissioners approve key measures at this week’s meeting 🏛️
✅ Okmulgee County Sharks launch new Buddy Adventures program 🌟
✅ Update on missing woman case 🙏

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09/05/2025

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