Breaking the Racial Barrier I have to write this and tell this story through the eyes of a young teenager who moved to Holdenville in 1960. I went to Diamond Elementary School and I remember my first trip to the high school.

1793-01-21 Louis XVI of France is executed by guillotine in Paris, following his conviction for 'high treason' by the newly created French Parliament (Convention nationale), during the French Revolution

There will be an official Holdenville Alumni Association meeting at the Holdenville High School auditorium January 27th, 2025, 5:30 pm. The purpose of this meeting is to nominate and elect new officers for the 2025 year, review existing bi-laws and discuss updating those bi-laws if necessary.

The weather has been an obstacle to the Holdenville Wolverine basketball schedule but they finally had an opportunity to play last Tuesday. The Okemah Panthers came to town with 5 contests under their belt since Christmas Break while every one of the Wolverine games had been cancelled because of the weather.

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Washington, January 16, 2025 Washington D.C. – Today, Congressman Josh Brecheen reintroduced the Healthy SNAP Act.

CONGRESSMAN BRECHEEN SELECTED TO SERVE AS CHAIRMAN OF THE HOUSE HOMELAND SECURITY COMMITTEE’S SUBCOMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT, INVESTIGATIONS, AND ACCOUNTABILITY Washington, January 17, 2025 Washington D.C. – Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, Mark Green (TN07), announced that Congressman Josh Brecheen (OK02) will serve as the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.

HHS Team Takes Hen Win, 64-39 Charles Self’s Wolverines combined their shooting ability and hustle to crush Henryetta 64 to 39 in a conference tilt at the Henryetta High School Gymnasium Friday night. It was a “happy victory” for Coach Self who had termed the game “a must” in a bid for the championship title in the Sooner-Star Conference.

Mike Maples, Sr, 82, passed away on January 9, 2025, in Austin, Texas, surrounded by his loving family. A pioneering technology executive who helped shape the modern computing industry, Mike was known for his exceptional leadership abilities and genuine care for others, leaving an indelible mark on both the business world and the lives he touched.

Donald Ray “Coach” Farris, 92, of Canadian, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025 in Tulsa. The family will host a visitation on Thursday, January 16, at Brumley-Mills Funeral Home in McAlester from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral services are set for Friday, January 17, at 2:00 p.m. at Brumley-Mills Funeral Home Chapel in McAlester, with the Rev. Dr. Jim Hill officiating. Burial will follow at Savanna Cemetery with the Rev. Mike Farris officiating there. Funeral music will be provided by the Rev. Bobby Hall.