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Bowls of Wisdom – Words from Mark Twain
Samuel Langhorne Clemens (Nov. 30, 1835 April 21, 1910), more famously known by his pen name, Mark Twain, was an American writer, essayist, and humorist. He has been called “ the father of American literature” and “ the greatest humorist the United States has produced.”
Holdenville Inmate Charged with Murder
An inmate at the Allen Gamble Correctional Center in Holdenville is accused of beating his cellmate so severely that the man died a week later, ac- cording to an affidavit for arrest warrant filed in Hughes County District Court.Ian Paul Andrews Jr., 28, is accused of first-degree murder in the...
New recess law, state policy change causing surprise challenges for Oklahoma schools
AND THEY'RE OFF! Wetumka 1st Graders are excited to start their journey towards grad - uation this month. Stu dents say they are excited about the extended recess time passed by the Oklahoma Legis - lature.
EDITORIAL: SQ 844: SHOULD THE CONSTITUTION OR THE LEGISLATURE DECIDE?
Over the past few weeks, I have had a number of conver - sations about State Question 844. Almost every one quickly turned to school funding. That concern is understandable.SQ 844 raises real questions about funding for schools and local governments.
What Oklahoma voters should know about SQ 844 and SQ 846
By Ray Carter, OCPA There will be two state questions onthe ballot in Oklaho- ma's Aug. 25, 2026, runoff election. One addresses proper - ty taxes (ad valorem taxes), and the other concerns voter identification.
HUGHES COUNTY COURT RECORDS
FeloniesIan Paul Andrews, Jr. Murder in the first degree Deliberate intent Donovan Marcel Washington Omitting to provide for a child A class D2 felony Loralie Wiseman Omitting to provide for a child – A class D2 felonyMisdemeanorsEthan Climer Driving a motor vehicle while under the...
STATE RUNOFF ELECTION AUGUST 25
With the Aug. 25 Runoff Primary Elec - tion approaching, Hughes County Elec - tion Board officials are reminding voters of several important Election Day laws and procedures.Hughes County Election Board Secre tary Brandy Davis is encouraging voters to familiarize themselves with the rules before...
NEW AGE PROJECT SERVING 773 AREA SENIORS
With the recent rise in inflation and groceries, the New Age Program here in Hughes County has had to find new ways of meeting financial needs as funding from the state has not risen to meet current expenses.Those over the program here in Hughes County are joining with others across the state to...
State Superintendent Lindel Fields Visits Wes Watkins Technology Center
Wes Watkins Technology Center was honored to welcome Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction Lindel Fields for a visit to discuss the future of education in Okla-homa.
