Have you ever watched a volleyball game and witnessed an entire team suddenly duck under the net and join the other team? Gasping for a breath of hope that isn’t there, they had finally thrown up their hands in despair and crossed to the other side of the net. Just gave up, gave in, and joined the enemy.

February 9, 2024 , is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the March 5th Presidential Preferential Primary Election, Hughes County Election Board Secretary Brandy Davis said today.

All First United Bank locations participating in United Acts of Kindness Day; encourages local communities and businesses to join. Holdenville — Each February, millions of people come together to change the world, one random act of kindness at a time.

Late Friday night, parts of Oklahoma experienced a notable seismic event as a 5.1 magnitude earthquake shook the region, leaving residents startled and emphasizing the state’s ongoing seismic activity. The U.S. Geological Survey promptly reported the occurrence, indicating that the earthquake’s magnitude ties it for the fourth-largest rating in the history of the state.

The year 1904 marked a pivotal moment for Holdenville as the completion of the waterworks became imminent. The Holdenville City Council procured 1000 feet of fire hose. Accompanying this acquisition is a reel, and soon hooks and ladders were added to our firefighting arsenal. The foundation for a robust firefighting apparatus was laid, but what became immediately necessary was a corps of trained firemen ready to handle this equipment.

Holdenville, OK - In a significant leap forward for public safety, the Holdenville Fire Department proudly announces the acquisition of a brand-new 2024 Freightliner Pumper, expertly crafted by Pierce, a renowned name in fire apparatus manufacturing.

Phyllis Jean Hearn age 81, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024 in Holdenville, OK. She was born December 23, 1942 in Wewoka, OK to W.A.

Bruce V. Roberts was born January 5th, 1949 in Holdenville, Oklahoma to Bill Roberts and Dottie (Stringfellow) Roberts. He grew up in Holdenville where he graduated high school in 1967. Bruce attended ECU one year and spent six years in the National Guard as a SPS-E5. Bruce worked many jobs over the years. He started out as a paperboy, he had a mud business, worked at Flemmings until his dad became ill and he came back home and ran his dad’s Borden Milk Franchise until Bill was able to return. He worked in natural gas until he retired in 2017. Bruce married Vicky Kelly in 1993 where they made their home in Holdenville and raised their two daughters. Bruce loved to hunt for Indian artifacts, he and his dad had a large collection. He loved hunting Morel mushrooms, camping, gardening and sports. Bruce was a people person; he never met a stranger and had many friends. You knew who the oldest friends were because they called him Free Beer. Vicky referred to Bruce as Helpie, short for Helpie Helperton, he always thought his way was the best way. He lovingly referred to her as Queen. Bruce was a Christian, the best husband partner, friend and dad. He loved his family dearly. Bruce is survived by his wife Vicky, his two daughters, Kristen Morris and husband Derrek and Whitney Tucker and husband Frankie. The people he loved more than life, his grandchildren; Austin Tucker, Jayla Nunes, Brody Tucker, Gauge Nunes, Channing Tucker, Daxten Morris, Hattie Morris, Destin Tucker, Sutton Morris, Grayson Morris, sisters; Patty Estep and husband John, Billye Lee and husband Chuck and Christie Barker. He is preceded in death by his parents, siblings; Bill Roberts, Dottie Roberts and Dorthy Ann VanMeter. Viewing will be 5:00pm-7:00pm, Monday, Jan 29th & 9:00am-7:00pm, Tuesday, Jan 30th at Hudson- Phillips Funeral Home.

Curtis Dean Ogle passed away Friday, January 26th, 2024 at his home in Calvin, Oklahoma at the age of 64. Curtis was born July 17th, 1959 in Eli Reno, Oklahoma to Duane Ogle and Carol (Cooper) Ogle.