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Holdenville resident Jack Sherry has been appointed by Gov. Kevin Stitt as a member of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. His appointment was recently confirmed by the Senate, and he will be sworn in at the State Regents’ June 25 meeting.

May 26, 2020— Blood donors embody the best of who Oklahomans are, giving selflessly so the state can rise and recover together. COVID-19 has taken a tremendous toll on the blood supply, and Oklahoma Blood Institute has an immediate need for eligible blood donors.

Macy Renee’ Davenport Valedictorian Holdenville High School Madison Rylee Creekmore Salutatorian Holdenville High School

FELONIES Holly Renee Butler— possession of sawed off shotgun (OSW) Teresa Ann Evenson— cruelty to animals (OSW) Scott Gibbs—possession of firearm after former felony conviction (OSW) CIVIL Ally Financial Inc vs. Therese D. Miner—replevin SMALL CLAIMS Courtesy Loans vs, Jeffery...

The first positive case of the COVID 19 virus in Hughes County was confirmed on Friday, May 29. Two more cases were reported in Hughes County on Monday, and an additional case was reported Tuesday, bringing to total up to four. The first case was originally listed as being in the 74747 zip code.

Back in 1947 the biggest worry Southern Baptists had was the plight of millions of black Africans. We did not know any black Africans in Stonewall and only had a vague idea where Africa was. The church created missionary programs to let us know.

It has been reported to the Tribune this week that people pretending to be representatives of OG&E are calling area businesses and citizens and telling them that their is way past due and if they do not meet them with payment they will have to turn their electric off.

MISDEMEANORS Vivian Davis—bogus check Sherrie A. Ford—bogus check Abraham Golden—disturbing the peace MARRIAGES Jerry Lynn Hardwick and Juana Maria Moss, both of Holdenville Anthony Quinn Wyatt and Misty Len Merrell, both of Holdenville Marcy Lee Mooney, Lamar and Amy Elaine Stephens,...

WANDA DEERE IS PICTURED AT THE GRAVE OF HER LATE HUSBAND BENNIE. BENNIE WAS NOT ONLY A VETERAN BUT ONE OF THE FINEST GENTLEMEN WE EVER KNEW, WHO DEDICATED HIS LIFE TO HIS COMMUNITY AND HIS COUNTRY. WANDA IS PICTURED WITH HER DAUGHTER ANGIE AND SON-IN-LAW JOE STEWART.

It is a good feeling that this “thing” is almost over. COVIC-19 that is. Yesterday Chad Kaminski (Pastor of First Baptist Church) said that we Baptist would start up church on June 7 th . He thinks that is when the other churches in town will start up too.