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    City of Wetumka Police Citations

    9-29 Steven Noon- Willfully and wrongfully commits any act which grossly injures the person or property of another, or which grossly disturbs the public peace or health, or which openly outrages public decency, and is injurious to public morals; Commits perjury by subornation or attempted perjury...

    Hughes County Court Records

    FELONIES Jerry Allen Keef—unlawful possession of controlled drug with intent to distribute Austin Hamilton Newton—burglary in the second degree Destin Wade Votra—unauthorized use of a vehicle MISDEMEANORS Kyle Anderson—driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol Willard Bill...

    Halloween Blue Moon Oct. 31

    Many images associated with Halloween feature a cloud-draped full moon in the background. Whether a witch is stirring her cauldron, bats are flying through the air or zombies are rising from a cemetery, a full moon is prominent in Halloween imagery.
    Halloween Blue Moon Oct. 31

    Hyechka Club makes donation

    At the monthly Chamber of Commerce meeting the Hyechka Club presented a check for $500 to the Wetumka police department for supplies. Pictured: MaryAnn Wunder, Chief Joe Cooper, and Assistant Chief Fred Washbon.

    Cecil Cockman celebrates 90th birthday

    CECIL COCKMAN RECENTLY CELEBRATED HIS 90TH BIRTHDAY. Due to the Coronavirus, the family could not have a party, but members of his family and his neighbors came over to enjoy the cakes. Pictured seated at left are Cecil and his wife Beverly.

    Deadline to request Absentee Ballots nears

    For registered voters in Hughes County to apply for absentee ballots to be mailed to them for the November 3rd General Election, County Election Board Secretary Brandy Davis said today. Applications for absentee ballots must be received by the County Election Board no later than 5 p.m.

    New Age Menu

    OCTOBER 26TH —30TH Mon: Hamburger stew, steamed cauliflower, spinach, crackers, peach cobbler and milk Tues: Chicken fry w/gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, dinner roll, pumpkin cake, milk Wed: Pulled pork w/bun, hopping John, mixed greens, pudding and milk Thurs: Sausage gravy...

    Hughes County Sheriff’s Report

    OCTOBER 9, 2020 – OCTOBER 16, 2020 Kyle Anderson—driving under the influence of alcohol Dalton Ray Brock—possession of controlled dangerous substance without tax stamp Jalyn Daniels—child endangerment Jalyn Daniels—child endangerment JACOB Nathaniel Davis—driving under the influence of any...

    Cracklings

    In 1939 my best friend Lewis Blackwell, who was fourteen at the time, had the good fortune to land a steady Saturday job with our local general store.
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