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Wetumka business was up in the latest report from the Oklahoma Tax Commission. According to figures reported in the July 11 press release from the Oklahoma Tax Commission (OTC), six out of ten Hughes County communities reported a tax disbursement decrease.

Publisher’s Note: When we received the pictures from Graham-Dustin students had spent their first day of school promoting kindness, we thought this was a perfect time to share a story that we recently read in the Seminole Producer, written by Chris Stinnett. What provides a good life to us?

9-11-2018 Henok W. Kidane – Failure to yield right of way to a vehicle already in an intersection; failure to slow or yield right of way to a pedestrian in crosswalk; failure to obey rules regarding which vehicle at an intersection has the right of way, etc. 9-16-2018 Christopher John Velasquez...

Our brisket dinner, auction, and raffle went well last month. We appreciate all who participated to make it a success. It’s been a very busy summer. I hope everyone has enjoyed it.

Sucker Day Rodeo starts at 7pm at the Bit and Spur Arena in Wetumka on September 29.

FELONIES Joseph Henry Harden—driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol Chazzlyn Kalinichaggravated assault and battery Shane Alan Peters—burglary in the second degree MISDEMEANOR Harley Dean Epperleydriving under the influence of intoxicating beverage—personal injury...

Sophie is a 5th grade Wetumka Chieftain Cheerleader. She has cheered for her Chieftains for 3 years.  She is the Daughter of Debbie Chitwood and the late Cotton Chitwood.  When she grows up she want to be a famous gymnast.  

A McAlester man has plead guilty to one felony count of burglary in the second degree and one felony count of larceny of merchandise from retailer in connection to the July 244th break in at a Stuart convenience store.

Several mismatches led to a Wetumka loss Friday night by a large margin at the hands of the Davenport Bulldogs. The score after four quarters of play was 62-14, but most of the damage occurred in the first half. The Bulldogs scored 24 in the first quarter and 32 in the second.