Body Traditionally, August is the year’s last chance to plan a picnic. It’s the month that begins the downhill slide toward autumn, neatly snagging the beginning of school along the way.

Body The Office of District Attorney Erik Johnson announces that Mason Levi Monday was arrested this week in connection with felony allegations involving child sexual abuse material and the use of a computer in violation of Oklahoma law.

Body Konawa resident Burl Dean Jay, 84, passed away at his home on Monday, August 3, 2026. Burl was born on April 4, 1942, in Lamar to Tom and Lela (Maroon) Jay.

Body Holdenville Code Enforcement Officer and City Inspector Ron Wiseman reported a busy month for the city’s code enforcement division during Tuesday night’s city council meeting, highlighting an increase in nuisance complaints, property abatements and efforts to address vegetation...

Body Economic development, infrastructure improvements and employee recognition were among the topics covered in City Manager Teresa Barkhimer’s staff report during the July 21 meeting of the Holdenville City Council.

Body Holdenville officials are continuing an effort to correct street signage throughout the city after discovering a number of incorrect, incomplete and missing signs.

Body OKLAHOMA CITY — State leaders say they’re still pursuing solutions to reverse a yearslong decline in traditionally trained teachers entering the classroom, all while emergency certified educators continue to fill es-sential teaching roles.

Body FRIENDS AND FAMILY ALL ENJOYED

Body Two media outlets recently declared Oklahoma to be among the 10 worst states to move to or live in. Apparently, the authors of those lists didn’t talk to actual people moving across state lines.

Body The Holdenville City Council declined to act Tuesday on a proposed interlocal agreement that would allow cross-commissioning between the Holdenville Police De-partment and Hughes County Sheriff’s Office.