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01/09/2026

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01/09/2026

🤍📦 BK's Blessing Box Now Open in Okmulgee 📦🤍

The Blessing Box is now open and available to anyone in need — no questions asked - at Kirby's Café. This community outreach is here to help, thanks to the generosity of our neighbors.

🕗 Box availability: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily

📍 Donation drop-off locations (during regular business hours):
• Okmulgee Times – 320 W. 6th Street
• Kirby’s Cafe – 219 W. 6th Street

Suggested donation items:
🥫 Non-perishable food (canned goods, pasta, rice, boxed meals)
🧴 Personal hygiene items (soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes)
🧻 Paper products (toilet paper, paper towels)
👶 Baby needs (diapers, wipes, baby food, formula)
🧼 Household essentials (laundry detergent, basic cleaning supplies)

EVERY donation helps meet a real need in our community. Thank you for caring for one another and helping keep the Blessing Box stocked. ❤️

01/09/2026

🗞️ Today’s Okmulgee Times is out now!

Here’s a look at some of the top headlines in today’s edition :
🚒 OFD holds traditional push-in ceremony welcoming a new fire engine
📊 OCSO reports stable crime levels amid rising service demands
🤝 BK’s Blessing Box expands community outreach to help those in need
🎉 Bingo Bowl Blitz fundraiser set for Feb. 7
🍲 Bean Dinner to support Food for Kids planned for Jan. 19

From public safety to community kindness, today’s paper is full of the stories that matter right here at home.

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01/08/2026

Please use caution at Preston Road and Highway 75. There's been a two vehicle accident north of Preston Rd/75.

01/07/2026

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01/07/2026

🗞️ In Today’s Okmulgee Times 🗞️

Here’s a look at some of the top stories you’ll find in today’s edition:

🎉 Okmulgeean Wins Luv Ford Promotion
A local resident gets an unforgettable start to the new year after winning a promotion that paid off his vehicle loan.
🔥 Dry Conditions Fueling Fires
County officials receive updates on worsening drought conditions, wildfire activity, and steps being taken to protect infrastructure.
🏛️ County Commissioners Hold First Session of 2026
Commissioners take action on road protections, elect new leadership, and hear an emergency management update.
🚨 Henryettan Airlifted After Being Shot Multiple Times
A shooting investigation leads to a suspect arrest and school lockdowns as authorities respond to a serious incident.
⚖️ Warrant Clearing Event Today
Residents with eligible warrants can appear in court without fear of jail to resolve cases and set payment plans.
👵 Aging Outreach Services Available
Area seniors can access meals, transportation, legal help, and other vital services.

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01/05/2026

🐬 OC Sharks Advance to 2026 Special Olympics Winter Games! 🐬

Big news for our community! The Okmulgee County Sharks have officially qualified to compete in the 2026 Special Olympics Oklahoma Winter Games! ❄️👏

The team will take the court Jan. 8–10 in Edmond and Norman, representing Okmulgee with skill, heart, and hometown pride. These athletes have worked hard to get here, and they deserve all our support and cheers! 🥇🎉

📲 Read the full story in Friday's edition and learn more:
👉 https://www.yourokmulgee.com/2026/01/02/oc-sharks-advance-to-2026-special-olympics-winter-games/

Let’s show the Sharks some love! 💙💛

The Okmulgee County Sharks are preparing to represent their community on a statewide stage after qualifying for the 2026 Special Olympics Oklahoma Winter Games, scheduled for Jan. 8-10, in Edmond and Norman.

01/05/2026

🇺🇸⭐ Support Our Hometown Heroes ⭐🇺🇸

The Okmulgee Times and Henryetta Free-Lance are proud to present our annual Hometown Heroes special section—an all-county tribute honoring the men and women in uniform who serve and protect our communities every day.

This special feature recognizes local law enforcement, firefighters, first responders, military, and others in service, and it wouldn’t be possible without the support of our local businesses.

Show your support, honor those who serve, and connect your business with a meaningful community tradition.

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01/05/2026

🏀 Bulldogs Head to Morrison for Mike Kerr Classic 🏀

The Okmulgee Bulldogs boys and girls basketball teams are hitting the road next week to compete in the Mike Kerr Classic in Morrison — a multi-day tournament featuring a strong lineup of area programs.

📅 The tournament runs Thursday through Saturday, with both Okmulgee squads opening play on Thursday and the chance to advance to championship games on Saturday depending on results.

👏 Let’s wish the Bulldogs the best as they represent Okmulgee on the court!

📰 Read the full story in Friday’s Okmulgee Times or online here:
👉 https://www.yourokmulgee.com/2026/01/02/bulldogs-head-to-morrison-for-mike-kerr-classic/

01/03/2026

📬 Important USPS Update in Friday's Okmulgee Times! 📬

The United States Postal Service is planning a major rule change for 2026 that could impact millions of Americans who depend on the mail for time-sensitive documents — including mail-in ballots, tax payments, rent checks, court filings, and more.

This change may affect what’s considered “on time,” so it’s vital to understand how it could impact you and your household.

📰 Read the full story now:
👉 https://www.yourokmulgee.com/2026/01/02/usps-rule-change-planned/

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01/03/2026

🛣️ Hwy 75 Improvements on the Horizon 🛣️

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT), in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), is moving forward with plans for a major improvement project along US-75 in Okmulgee.

Officials say this heavily traveled corridor has reached the end of its service life and no longer meets modern safety and accessibility standards. A recent public involvement event gave residents, business owners, and daily commuters the opportunity to review proposed work and share feedback on upgrades between US-62 and State Highway 56.

📲 See the full story in today’s Okmulgee Times — pick up your copy or read it online here:
👉 https://www.yourokmulgee.com/2026/01/02/hwy-75-improvements-on-the-horizon/

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT), in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), is moving forward with plans for a major improvement project along US-75 in Okmulgee, a heavily traveled corridor that officials say has reached the end of its service life and no longer....

01/02/2026

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