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David Lewis is the first African American to serve on the Criminal Court of Appeals in Oklahoma. Born to Sylvia Lewis on April 30, 1958, in Ardmore, Oklahoma, he graduated from Ardmore High School in 1976. He got a bachelor’s degree in business economics at the University of Oklahoma in 1980.

J.C. Watts, Jr., graduated high school in Eufaula, Oklahoma in 1976 and signed with the University of Oklahoma as a student athlete and started as quarterback for the Sooners in the 1979-80 seasons. Was MVP in both 1980-81 Orange Bowl games.

Bruce Fisher on preserving and sharing perspective on the past.

Roger Lynn Thompson (born c. 1957) is a Republican member of the Oklahoma State Senate, representing the 8th district. He was initially elected in November 2014. He is the president of the News Leader Company, Inc., which owns the Okemah News Leader, in Okemah, Oklahoma.

Caleb Rockey received the Star Discovery Award for outstanding 8th grade FFA member. Noah Sims received the Lloyd Sanford Memorial award for ffa outstanding senior.

June 20 is Ugliest Dog Day. If you have an ugly dog please submit a picture to hughescountytimes@sbcglobal.net. Our judges will pick which they believe is the ugliest dog entered. A $50.00 donation will be made to HALO in honor of the winner. Deadline to enter is June 22, 2021.

The Muscogee (Creek) National Council has responsibilities for reviewing National Council Representative conduct, in accordance with the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Constitution, in Article VI; Title 37, Section 4-101, Tribal Government, of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Code; and, the Rules of Procedures...

Brooke Rambo and Raven Smith Nicholas Quinci and Dametris Larney Senior Destiny Slater with Cole Smith and Dana Thompson Brent Lambert with parents Jason and Kristie Lambert Laura Lee and Destiny Slater Jasmynn Ellis and dad Joey Ellis

COMPETING IN THE RECENT TRACK MEET IN GRAHAM-DUSTIN WAS KIRRAH JOHNSON FROM A SECOND GRADE STUDENT FROM BUTNER. She is proudly holding her 1st place ribbon! Congratulations Kirrah!

Breyshaun Gregory Baskin—possession of CDS without tax stamp Victor Kyle Billy—hughes county warrants Kelly D. Bohannon—hold for special programs Samuel Loyton Broaddus—urinating in public; resisting arrest; malicious injury or destruction of property less than $1,000; obstructing officer Julie...