Joyce Ann Pryor, “Jody”, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 in Ada, Oklahoma. Joyce was born on November 24, 1944 and raised in Holdenville, Oklahoma. She attended the Moss School system and graduated high school in 1962.

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HOLDENVILLE, OK – An elaborate marijuana grow operation was uncovered recently, leading to multiple charges including aggravated trafficking and unlawful cultivation of marijuana. Agent Brian Bagwell, an officer with the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN), with 17 years of law enforcement experience, led the investigation.

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Bradley Kyle Harrison passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023, in Ft Gibson, Oklahoma at the age of 27. Brad was born November 7, 1995 in Durant, Oklahoma to Tommie Goodner of Talala, Oklahoma and Thelma (McGinty) Vandeveer.

Funeral services for Rick Griggs will be held Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 3:00 PM at the First Assembly of God Church of Wetumka. Interment will follow at the Wetumka Cemetery.

In January of 2014 Marcia Maxwell stepped into her role as Sheriff of Hughes County, Oklahoma. A journey not undaunted by challenges overcome by her perseverance to move forward in education and career choices.

Going Blind As I write this article, I’m in Mexico with a group of students doing mission work. Forty-nine of us are jammed together in a church, living, eating and serving God together.

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