KOCO 5 dug up the court documents that show the woman, Alicia Anderson, admitted she was helping facilitate drugs in the jails and state agents had been on the investigation for 18 months. KOCO 5 first report-Correction’s bust where they found a storage unit in Oklahoma City full of contraband meant to be smuggled into prisons.

Melba Ruth Price Loftis was born on August 21, 1935 in Wetumka, Oklahoma, to Ernest and Beatrice (Brooks) Price, and passed from this life to her heavenly reward on November 2, 2022. She grew up on a farm south of Wetumka. As a farm girl, she had regular chores to do, including milking the family’s cows every morning and evening, every single day. When Melba was eight, her only sibling, Mildred, was born. Around the age of ten, Melba gave her heart to Jesus, and lived for him the rest of her life. At age thirteen, she started sitting next to a boy named Robert at church. He would be the only boy she ever dated. In high school, Melba was active in school plays, editor of the yearbook, and a class officer. She graduated as Valedictorian of her class at Moss School in 1953. Following graduation, she took some business classes in Oklahoma City. On September 10, 1953, three weeks after her 18th birthday, she married her one-and-only boyfriend, Robert Loftis, at her parents’ home. Robert was in the army, and came home on leave to get married. Following their honeymoon, Robert returned overseas to complete his military service in Korea. In June 1954, Melba gave birth to their daughter Barbara. In 1955 upon the completion of Robert’s military service, they moved to Tulsa, where daughter Roberta joined the family in 1957. While in Tulsa, Melba worked for a time as a proof-reader for the Oral Roberts Evangelistic Association. In 1963, Robert fulfilled a promise to Melba to move them “back home”, and they purchased the Western Auto store in Holdenville. They worked side-by-side for 32 years, where Melba not only waited on customers, but also served as the bookkeeper for their business. In 1974, Melba and Robert surprised EVERYBODY by having another baby, their third daughter, Joy. Melba never gave birth to any sons, but family member, Mark Summy, stepped in and has fulfilled that role admirably for over fifty years. In October of 1995, they retired and sold their business, with plans to pursue their hobbies and do extensive travelling. Those plans were short-lived when Robert passed away in December 1996, leaving Melba a widow at the age of 61. In June of 2008, Melba purchased a home in Tulsa, right across the street from Joy, so she could watch her youngest grandchildren grow up. While living in Tulsa, she became an active member of Redeemer Church, participated in the Ladies’ Red Hat Society, and was a member of her church’s Solo Sisters. She met Leonard Barnes, who provided her with a decade of fine companionship and enjoyable outings, until their declining health forced them to curtail their relationship. Melba moved to Covenant Living, Bixby, in November of 2018, where she resided until this past summer, when she once again wanted to “move home”. At the time of her death, she was a resident of the Heritage Village Retirement Center in Holdenville.

According to a statement released by the Hughes County District 22 Drug Task Force: On October 25, 2022 the District 22 Drug and Violent Crime Task Force along with the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms Tulsa office and multiple other assisting agencies executed simultaneous search warrants in Holdenville. Assisting agencies executed multiple warrants near the same time to culminate an approximate six-month investigation into methamphetamine distribution occurring in Holdenville.

WEWOKA, Okla. —A now-former principal of a middle school in Wewoka was arrested after authorities say he had inappropriate sexual contact with a student.

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Wolverines notch 8th win! Frankly, back in August, it was hard to take Holdenville Head Coach, David Barker, serious when he predicted an eight to nine win season! After all the Wolverines were 1-9 when the 2021 season ended and that lone win wasn’t against a top tier opponent. Coach Barker’s prediction is right on! The Wolverines have won 8 games and they’ll be going for number 9 when Lexington comes to town this Friday for senior night.

“Remembering Clu Gulager” on Wednesday November 16 with a reception, live music, and film screening October 25, 2022 (Tulsa OK): The life and legacy of Clu Gulager, who passed earlier this year, will be honored at a special Circle Cinema event on what would have been his 94th birthday Wednesday November 16. “Remembering Clu Gulager” will celebrate the beloved actor and Holdenville native’s career. The event will feature a reception at 5:30pm with special guests including Holdenville mayor John Massad and live music by the Jacob Tovar band with bassist Paul Wilkes from Holdenville. “The Killers” (1964), one of Clu’s favorites from his career, screens at 7:00pm. Tickets are $8 for Circle Members and $11 for non-Members. Admission for parties from Holdenville is free.

For decades, well-being across adulthood has followed what social scientists call a “U-shaped pattern:” higher well-being in young adulthood, a dip during midlife, and increased well-being in older age.

The Holdenville Fire Department battled 3 separate fires in the early morning hours of October 30, 2022. One on the 400 block of E. 3rd, and another 800 block of S. Creek. No one was reported injured, and the homes appeared to be abandoned. Hughes County EMS was on scene at a structure fire of an abandoned residence with Holdenville Fire Department and Hughes County Sheriff’s Office. The structure on S. creek was a total loss. No firefighters or bystanders required medical aid. Evidence found by deputies leads to the conclusion of attempted copper thefts as a suspected cause of the fire, as the residence still had gas and electricity supplied.