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The Lawrence and Marguerite French family will hold their family reunion in Clearview on Saturday, June 11 th at the Old School Gym Community Center. Otis Davis is home from the hospital and recuperating from his broken knee. He continues to move around and is doing well.

A group of individuals representing Tulsa’s most talented and successful professional workforce community began a journey in March 2021 to visit the Thirteen Original Historically All-Black Towns of Oklahoma.

On June 16, The Oklahoma Historical Society will host the “Juneteenth Celebration” with “Music Through the Ages” on Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Oklahoma History Center.

On June 19, 1865, Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger and Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas.

Hello, my name is Zac Greenlee, and I am running for Hughes County District #1 Commissioner.I am a lifetime resident of Hughes County, born in Holdenville, attended Holdenville Public Schools and graduated from Moss High School.I have worked for Hughes County District #2 for over 8 years and...

On May 14, 10 members of the Red Hat Ladies met at Boom-a-Rang for their monthly meeting. The Wetumka ladies, Linda Tyler, Wanda Shaw, Wanda Price and Barbara Tiger were the hostesses. Picture taking were the first thing on the agenda.

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — About 16 million Americans served our nation during World War II, inspiring generations after them to do their part to defend our country and our freedom.For Fred and Brian Vines, their legacy of service not only created a bond but an opportunity to step foot on the grounds...

Holdenville, OK – Local businessman and volunteer, Barry Wood, has announced his candidacy for Hughes County Commissioner, District One.

More than two years after he was arrested by a joint operation of federal and local law enforcement agencies, former Wetumka Mayor James Jackson has been convicted of sex crimes in Hughes County District Court and is expected to be extradited to Illinois for additional charges.Arrested in March...

FELONIESTericka Shawnta Jackson—bringing contraband (weapons/explosives/ drugs/intoxicating beverage)Diago Torres—waiver of extraditionMISDEMEANORS Billy Joe Barnhill-public intoxication Loasta Johnson— public intoxication Francisco Medina Suarez—calling 911 with false alarmMARRIAGEMichael D....