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On June 21, 2025, guests gathered at Clearview's Old School gym to celebrate Juneteenth and raise funds for its maintenance.Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved AfricanAmericans and is a significant day in American history.The event featured speakers on the theme “Planning Today for...

Attendees gathered in the Chesapeake Room of the Oklahoma History Center for performances by Oscar and Shiron Ray, who portrayed U. S. Deputy Marshal Bass Reeves and his two wives, and to listen to Art Burton discuss the history of Oklahoma Outlaws.

Rufus Cannon was one of the most important African American lawmen in Oklahoma Territory. Born in Arkansas on January 29, 1847, Cannon had a considerable amount of Cherokee Indian ancestry.

Next week is the beginning of the month of July.July is the seventh month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars. Its length is 31 days.

REUNIONS SLATED FOR JUNE 28

THE MAY MEETING OF THE RED HAT REBELS was hosted by Linda and Traci Ring at the Springs at The Artesian in Sulphur.Attending were Diane Bowman, Glenda Stinson, Linda Ring, Traci Ring and new members Georgia Ramsey, and Cathy Wilson.The table was elegantly decorated with greenery and fancy candy...

Calvin School Hosts Athletic Banquet

HOLDENVILLE — A Seminole Nation Tribal member was arrested May 27 after allegedly being found in possession of a stolen vehicle reported missing from a Holdenville apartment complex earlier that same day.According to a probable cause affidavit filed at the Hughes County Courthouse, Holdenville...

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Hughes County Sheriff Trever Teague is sounding the alarm on the future of the Hughes County Jail, outlining the tough decisions ahead and offering what he believes is a practical path forward.