Okmulgee Times

Okmulgee Times Located at 320 West 6th Street in beautiful historic downtown Okmulgee. We service Okmulgee and its surrounding areas.

Okmulgee County's source for news, sports, events and people.

320 W. 6th
Okmulgee, OK 74447
1-918-756-3600
www.yourokmulgee.com

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📚✨ Meet Glenn LeistIf you ever took biology, math, or applied physics at Okmulgee High School from the mid-1980s through...
01/17/2026

📚✨ Meet Glenn Leist
If you ever took biology, math, or applied physics at Okmulgee High School from the mid-1980s through the late 2010s, chances are you remember Glenn Leist.

Leist dedicated 37 years to teaching in Okmulgee, shaping generations of students both inside and outside the classroom. Beyond the school day, he quietly helped others find a path forward by teaching GED and adult education classes in Henryetta and at the Okmulgee middle school — opening doors for students who needed a second chance at education.

📖 Read his story in Friday’s edition of the Okmulgee Times or online here:
👉 https://www.yourokmulgee.com/2026/01/16/meet-glenn-leist/

Stories like this are why local journalism matters.
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🌾 From Homes to Ranches—Walters Real Estate Has You CoveredNo matter the size or scope of your real estate needs, Walter...
01/17/2026

🌾 From Homes to Ranches—Walters Real Estate Has You Covered

No matter the size or scope of your real estate needs, Walters Real Estate delivers professional service with a hometown touch. Let’s turn your real estate goals into reality.

🏛️ Beggs Council appoints interim Police ChiefDuring its Jan. 12 meeting, the Beggs City Council accepted the resignatio...
01/16/2026

🏛️ Beggs Council appoints interim Police Chief
During its Jan. 12 meeting, the Beggs City Council accepted the resignation of Police Chief John Palacio and voted to appoint Daniel Gilbert as interim police chief following a nearly 45-minute executive session.

Council members also accepted the resignation of a police officer, approved Jimmy Roe as a police officer in training, and discussed issues related to water treatment plant vandalism and supply concerns. Gilbert becomes the third police chief in less than a year.

📖 Read the full story in today’s Okmulgee Times or online here:
👉 https://www.yourokmulgee.com/2026/01/16/beggs-council-appoints-interim-police-chief/

Local government decisions impact our communities — stay informed and support local journalism.
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🗞️ Today’s Okmulgee Times is out!Stay informed with the stories shaping our communities across Okmulgee County 👇🛡️ Beggs...
01/16/2026

🗞️ Today’s Okmulgee Times is out!
Stay informed with the stories shaping our communities across Okmulgee County 👇

🛡️ Beggs Council appoints interim Police Chief
Council discusses police leadership changes, water treatment plant vandalism, and city operations.

🎓 Morris School Board approves personnel & contracts
Superintendent leadership extended through 2028 as the board reviews finances and future planning.

🏫 OPS Board meeting draws large crowd
A strong audit report and major financial turnaround highlight the discussion.

🏀 Historic night coming to Wilson High School
The shot clock debuts Jan. 17, marking a milestone moment in high school basketball.

🌱 Community Garden announces bi-annual meeting
Members invited to a brisket meal and updates on expansion plans.

🚗 December crash update released
OHP investigation details findings from a fatal accident in Okmulgee County.

Local news matters. Community stories matter.
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🦶 First impressions start before the envelope is even opened.From invoices to invitations, Sasquatch Printing produces h...
01/15/2026

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From invoices to invitations, Sasquatch Printing produces high-quality envelopes that look professional and arrive ready to represent your business. ✉️✨
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⏰ Property Tax Deadline Is TodayOkmulgee County Treasurer Lindsay Bunch is reminding property owners that the deadline t...
01/15/2026

⏰ Property Tax Deadline Is Today

Okmulgee County Treasurer Lindsay Bunch is reminding property owners that the deadline to pay 2025 property taxes has been extended to Today, Jan. 15.

Property owners who submit full payment or first-half payment by the end of the day will avoid interest and late penalties.

📖 Get the full details in the Jan. 14 edition of the Okmulgee Times
💻 Or read online:
👉 https://www.yourokmulgee.com/2026/01/14/property-tax-deadline-is-tomorrow/

🏀 Henryetta Tournament OpenerThe Beggs Demons opened tournament play with a strong, determined effort but ultimately fel...
01/15/2026

🏀 Henryetta Tournament Opener

The Beggs Demons opened tournament play with a strong, determined effort but ultimately fell 66–41 to the Okemah Panthers in the first round of the Henryetta Tournament.

Beggs made several runs to close the gap, but Okemah’s balanced offense and early scoring bursts proved to be the difference in the matchup.

📖 Read the full game recap in today’s Okmulgee Times or online:
👉 https://www.yourokmulgee.com/2026/01/14/okemah-pulls-away-as-beggs-battles-in-henryetta-tournament-opener/

🚗⚖️ Injured? You deserve answers — and accountability.Bundy Law fights for people harmed by negligence, working to secur...
01/14/2026

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🗞️ Today’s headlines in the Okmulgee Times 📰🕒 Property tax deadline is tomorrow — County Treasurer reminds residents Jan...
01/14/2026

🗞️ Today’s headlines in the Okmulgee Times 📰

🕒 Property tax deadline is tomorrow — County Treasurer reminds residents Jan. 15 is the final day to pay without penalties.

🛣️ New sidewalks & curb ramps added — Downtown improvements continue along W. 6th Street through an ODOT-funded project.

✊ Okmulgee to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. — Worship services, scholarships, and school programs planned for MLK Weekend.

🧸 McKinley McGirt Memorial Teddy Bear Toss planned — Community invited to bring new stuffed animals to support children battling serious illnesses.

🏛️ City closings announced for MLK Jr. Day — City offices closed Jan. 19; emergency services remain operational.

❄️🔥 Commissioners discuss courthouse HVAC concerns — Lengthy discussion held over repairs and a proposed maintenance agreement.

📍 Pick up your copy of the Okmulgee Times today to read more!

🇺🇸⭐ Support Our Hometown Heroes ⭐🇺🇸The Okmulgee Times and Henryetta Free-Lance are proud to present our annual Hometown ...
01/13/2026

🇺🇸⭐ 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.

👉 Contact your sales representative or call our office at 918-756-3600 to reserve your ad space today.

🚒🔥 OFD Holds Traditional Push-In Ceremony 🔥🚒The Okmulgee Fire Department proudly welcomed a new engine into service duri...
01/13/2026

🚒🔥 OFD Holds Traditional Push-In Ceremony 🔥🚒

The Okmulgee Fire Department proudly welcomed a new engine into service during a traditional “push-in” ceremony at Fire Station No. 2 on E. 8th Street—marking a significant investment in public safety for the city.

Community members and local officials gathered as Chief Dewayne Hurt and OFD firefighters formally ushered the new 2025 Engine 1 into its bay, reviving a tradition dating back to the 1800s when crews pushed horse-drawn fire carts back into the station after calls.

The new engine carries 1,000 gallons of water, pumps 1,500 gallons per minute, and is fully equipped with rescue tools. During the ceremony, Mayor Mickey Baldwin offered a prayer that the engine would serve as a “chariot of hope” for residents in crisis.

🗞️ See more in Friday’s Okmulgee Times.

🩸🚨 OBI Urges Type O Blood Donations 🚨🩸Our Blood Institute (OBI) is issuing an urgent call for Type O blood donors, as su...
01/12/2026

🩸🚨 OBI Urges Type O Blood Donations 🚨🩸

Our Blood Institute (OBI) is issuing an urgent call for Type O blood donors, as supplies of both O-positive and O-negative blood remain at critically low levels following the holiday season.

Type O blood is vital in emergency medicine. O-positive donors, often called “Gold Donors,” provide blood commonly used on ambulances and medical helicopters for immediate transfusions during traumatic emergencies—often within the crucial “golden hour” when lives are on the line.

🗞️ Read more in Friday’s Okmulgee Times or online:
👉 https://www.yourokmulgee.com/2026/01/09/obi-urges-type-o-blood-donations/

If you’re able, consider donating and help save lives in our community. ❤️

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Okmulgee, OK
74447

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