Army Sgt. Maj. Seretta Lawson of Enid, Oklahoma, is the first African American
Army Sgt. Maj.Seretta Lawson poses for a photo at the Oklahoma National Guard’s Joint Force Headquarters in Oklahoma City, May 7, 2018.
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A Wall of Honor Main Street Community Center
Anthony Grundy (killed in Vietnam), Willie Johnson, Ross Golden, Kurrilue Johnson Jr., Foster Ligions, Billy Walker, Four of the Alford Men, Otis Davis, Merle Stripling, Herbert Johnson, Eugene Golden, Charles Bush, Alpheus Grundy, Earlie Ballard, Dessie Forshee
Clearview News:
Gravesideservices for Ellen Shannon will be Saturday, November 18th at 12 p.m. at Rentie Cemetery. Following will be a repass at the Clearview Main Street Community Building. Otis Davis is suffering from shingles.
Shirley Ann Ballard Nero Appointed to New Term as OHS Board of Directed
Shirley Nero was sworn into a new term as OHS Board of Director in October at the Quarterly board meeting held in Enid. Governor Still appointed Nero as an At-large member with her term expiring in April 2026The governor appoints twelve members of a 25-member board.
Thank You to All Those who Served Our Country. We Salute You!!!
On November 11, 1919, U.S. President Woodrow Wilson issued a message to his countrymen on the firstArmistice Day in which he expressed what he felt the day meant to Americans: “ADDRESS TOFELLOWCOUNTRYMEN: The White House, November 11, 1919.
Weleetka City Council Update
In a packed session at the Senior Citizen’s Building on 118 W. 8th Street, Weleetka, the Weleetka Public Works Authority (WPWA) Board of Trustees convened for their regular meeting on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.Chairman Kevin Brill kicked off the session promptly at 7:00 p.m., leading...
ELECTION DAY REMINDERS AND TIPS
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Tuesday, November 14th, for the Special Wetumka Public School Election.Hughes County Election Board Secretary, Brandy Davis, offers these important tips to voters—especially those who will be cast- ing a ballot for the first time.VOTING TIPS Mark your ballot...
Rebecca Jackson Released Early from Prison
By Tres Savage, Nondoc.com (Editor’s note: The following article includes allegations of rape and abuse.)HUGHES COUNTY — Despite initially sentencing former Wetumka Councilwoman Rebecca Jackson to four years in prison for her role in a child pornography and sexual abuse conspiracy with her husband,...
Hughes County Jail Closed
The troubled Hughes County Jail has been closed, after an agreement with Seminole Count.
