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The All-Black towns of Oklahoma represent a unique chapter in American history. Nowhere else, neither in the Deep South nor in the Far West, did so many African American men and women come together to create, occupy, and govern their own communities.

Tullahassee is considered the oldest of the surviving All-Black towns of Indian Territory. In 1850, Reverend R. M. Loughridge opened the Tullahassee Mission, a Creek Nation school, along the ruts of the Texas Road.

2 cups flour 3 Tsp Sugar 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 3/4 cup butter 1/2 cup milk Mix like pie dough (may use Bisquick). Add milk and knead 4 to 5 times; set aside.

Please continue to remember our elderly community and our friends and family on the sick list: Sharon Johnson Patton, Elder L. C. Carson, Cornell Lucas, Marjorie Plunkett, Marguerite French, Billy Walker and Christopher Stripling.

Fireworks were going off everywhere in Clearview along the track and at private homes during the 4 th . Yards were filled with families grilling burgers and steaks and playing games. The Homer (Tab) and Joyce Barrett family and friends celebrated July 11th with even a greater fireworks display.

On Thursday, July 9, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that much of eastern Oklahoma is an Indian reservation. The decision could reshape criminal justice in the area by preventing state authorities from prosecuting Native Americans.

The Annual Hill Family Reunion was held at the Wetumka Lake June 20, 2020. We had a beautiful day for the celebration of many of our family members. We had forty-four family members there to celebrate. Lots of visiting and catching up from the last year. Who had more grandkids and great-grand kids.

Several Wetumka seniors were awarded scholarships at the recent graduation ceremony. The following is a list of the scholarships and who they were awarded to: Warren & Helen Beavers Family Scholarship: Shawna Mae Hudson, $1,000 per year for four years; Bailey Williams, $500.00.

Wetumka Public School in person enrollment will be July 20 through July 30 from 9:00-3:00 except for July 29 and it will be from 9:00-2:00. After July 30 parents will need to call the school to make an appointment to enroll their student.