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How do we trust God with pain, suffering and disappointment? The movie Paul’s Promise, based on true events and people, asks that question. And its interwoven stories offer two answers: We can keep praying and tighten our grip on His tenacious love for us, even when we don’t understand. Or we can harden our hearts, walk away and drift into ruinous isolation.

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On September 9, 2024, Wes Watkins Technology Center hosted its annual College Fair, drawing students from partnering high schools across the region. The event primarily catered to juniors and seniors, providing them with a valuable opportunity to explore their post-secondary options. Representatives from a wide range of colleges and universities, not only within Oklahoma but also from neighboring states like Texas and Arkansas, were present to engage with students.

On the early hours of September 10, Holdenville Police Department apprehended Keith Bear, a man previously sought on a $20,000 felony warrant for domestic assault and battery by strangulation and aggravated burglary, after a foot chase, OKC FOX reports.

Holdenville’s infrastructure is about to get a major boost, thanks to a $1.7 million grant that will fund essential repairs and upgrades to the city’s water and wastewater systems. The grant, discussed at the recent Holdenville Public Works meeting, will be used to replace aging valves and fire hydrants, as well as repair several key lift stations, including those servicing Tyson facilities and also the building left vacant by Department of Human Services (DHS) recently purchased by Creek Nation.