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The Wetumka Board of Education met in special session March 10, 2026, at the Wetumka Public Schools Administration Building, 416 S. Tiger, with President Rufus Scott calling the meeting to order at 6 p.m.Board members present included Donnie Williamson, Galen Glover, Jeff Osborn and Scott.

I was talking with my friend Joel Hollingsworth of Smoke River Ranch. Both of us were standing squarely in the reality of what it now takes to make a living farming in America. We weren't talking politics or theory.

FeloniesCrystal Wise-Talamasey – Actual physical control and under the influence, Child endangerment by driving under the influence, Transporting opened container of intoxicating beverage (misdemeanor) Jareaion J. Singleton – Aggravated possession od child sexual abuse material 100+ images, Buy,...

HOLDENVILLE - A newly released midyear legislative analysis is highlighting Oklahoma State Rep. David Smith as one of the more independent voices in the Oklahoma House of Representatives.The report, titled the 2026 Capitol Conformity Tracker Midyear Report by Oklahoma State Capital, evaluates...

HOLDENVILLE - A recent explosion near North Pine Street and West 10th Avenue has prompted renewed concerns about illegal squatting and public safety within the city, according to information released by Holdenville City Inspector Ron Wiseman.In a public post, Wiseman said the explosion, which...

TULSA – United States District Judge Gregory K. Frizzell in Tulsa rejected Wednes- day the proposed set - tlement agreements from four major poul - try companies totaling more than $31 million.The ruling came one day after Oklahoma At torney General Gentner Drummond filed notic es in the Tenth...

At the prominent northwest corner of Highway 9 and Highway 75 in Wetumka, a familiar piece of the town's landscape has qui - etly given way to a new chapter-one that reflects both the nostalgia of the past and the promise of the future.The house that long stood at this central intersection was...

CAMBRIDGE, MA - Engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology reportedly developed an innovative new children's bike that uses pedals instead of electricity for power."Keeping your bike charged can be so frustrating.

VATICAN CITY - Pope Leo boldly proclaimed today that God does not listen to the prayers of those who wage war, so long as you don't count King David, or Joshua, or Gideon, or Samson, or Elijah, or Hezekiah, or any of those other people in the Bible.Pope Leo further stated that you must also not...