From America’s earliest days, discerning citizens knew this nation had a unique purpose under God. Throughout history, there have been seasons when that spiritual foundation was renewed and strengthened - times referred to as the Great Awakenings.

Some home gardeners enjoy a bountiful vegetable harvest, while others see plenty of flowers but little to no fruit.

Regina Bell, 90 years young, is a former columnist for the Cleveland (Ohio) Plain Dealer newspaper. This is her report brought to you with her permission.

On June 18, 2026, OBN’s Marijuana Enforcement Teams (MET) served a Search Warrant at Snow Leopard Valley LLC (8420 Highway 9) in Wetumka, Oklahoma as part of an ongoing criminal investigation.

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The lights may have gone out in the weight room last Thursday, but the impact of Coach Butch Rawls will shine in Holdenville for generations.

The Wolverine football program saw steady improvement during Butch Rawls tenure as the Holdenville High School Head Coach. Rawls had put in the time as an understudy to his predecessor, Scott Turner, and when it was his turn to take over the reins of the program he didn’t disappoint.

During Coach Rawl’s first tenure as Head football Coach, Holdenville made the playoffs 7 of 9 seasons. During that span, Holdenville claimed state prominence.

The sooners lost to the Boomers by a slim margin of two points in the Candy Bowl Football game Friday night.

Adventures in Glory land. There is this place just south of the little town of Centrahoma.