Barker Optimistic After Spring Drills Holdenville Head Football Coach, David Barker, expressed his enthusiasm after putting the 2026 Wolverines through a series of Spring drills. The Wolverines finished their spring workouts with a team camp at Dibble and according to the folks who were there, Holdenville was the best team on the field.

By Evan Mantyk Before the communists, the study of Chinese history was traditionally quite profound. It mapped out a detailed life cycle of an empire, or dynasty, like the life of an organism.

Last week we ran a story about WWII veterans and Holdenville resident Colonel Astor Morris. I knew Astor and his wife Serena so well and thought a lot of both of them.

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HOLDENVILLE, Okla. — Baptist Village Communities (BVC) recently honored Holdenville resident Linda Gibbs with the prestigious Legacy of Love Award in recognition of her ext raordinary dedication, leadership, and decades of faithful service to the ministry. The award was presented by Dr. Bill Pierce during a special recognition ceremony celebrating Gibbs’ lasting impact on Baptist Village Communities and the countless lives touched through her service. Gibbs has served on the Baptist Village Communities Board of Directors for 26 years, holding various leadership roles throughout her tenure, including multiple terms as Board chair. Her leadership, guidance, and commitment have played a significant role in the continued growth and ministry of Baptist Village Communities across Oklahoma.

Funding supports student wellness initiatives and expanded STEM learning opportunities HOLDENVILLE, Okla. (April 29, 2026) – Sovereign Bank, a community bank wholly owned by the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, awarded a total of $17,000 to two schools in Holdenville, including $7,000 to Moss Elementary School and $10,000 to Ethel Reed Elementary School, supporting both student wellness and expanded STEM education opportunities.