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    Hughes County Sheriff’s Report

    Ethan Andrew Bakken—violation of bond conditions Tiffany Brewer— petit larceny of merchandise from retailer Melissa Nicole Fanshier—actual physical control of vehicle under the influence Austin Hasbell— violation of bond conditions Michael Lawrence James—violation of bond conditions James...

    Wetumka tank tower has three leaks

    The Wetumka Municipal Authority held a meeting Monday, March 8, 2021, at the Wetumka City Hall. Council Members present were Donna Dyer and Richard Roush. Sherry Smith, City Manager and Norma Marshall, Mayor, were also present. Donna Dyer made a motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting.
    Wetumka tank tower has three leaks

    CW4 Shawn Stafford Retires

    Shawn Stafford is a 1994 Wetumka High School Graduate. He entered the service on 14 May 1996. He and his wife Michele, a 1995 Wetumka graduate, have made a life together for 25 years in the military. He has served overseas in Germany, combat tours in Iraq, and numerous stateside assignments.
    CW4 Shawn Stafford Retires

    Hughes County Court Records

    MISDEMEANORS Garison Bible—driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol aggravated Randall Tiberius Dodson—breaking and entering with unlawful intent Cortney Lasater— driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol Ky Lowe—driving a motor vehicle while under the...

    Honoring our Chosen Woman of the Week

    Mrs. Violet Alford Patterson was born near Clearview, Oklahoma in 1927 to Emily and Wesley Alford. She attended Little Hill School before moving to Weleetka, Oklahoma where she attended through eighth grade at Weleetka Dunbar.
    Honoring our Chosen Woman of the Week

    Oklahoma African American Educators Hall of Fame

    The Oklahoma African American Educators Hall of Fame received an Oklahoma Heritage Preservation grant last year to install a kiosk con taining the history and inductees of the Oklahoma African American Educators Hall of Fame at both the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City and the Hall of Fame...
    Oklahoma African American Educators Hall of Fame

    “The 80’s Club”

    Last week, I mistakenly wished Irene Owens Carson a 75 th birthday, when in fact, she has joined “The 80’s Club.
    “The 80’s Club”

    Cymone Davis -- Tulsa, Oklahoma

    Cymone Davis, formerly of Kansas City, Missouri, moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma through Tulsa Remote Program in 2020. In March 2019, Cymone stumbled upon a PBS documentary called Struggle & Hope about all black Clearview News: The people in Clearview can use the water now without boiling.
    Cymone Davis -- Tulsa, Oklahoma
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