There was a sigh of relieve in Holdenville and across Hughes and Seminole Counties when the Hughes County Sheriff’s Department announced on social media Wednesday evening that Tiberius Dodson had been taken into custody at a residence north of Holdenville after a brief, losing scuffle with a K-9 Officer.

HHS Basketball Homecoming Royalty Pictured L-R: Escort, Fa’khari Carter with Sophomore attendant Shelby Grissom, Tyson Buck with Basketball Homecoming queen, Leaigha Phillips, Junior attendant, Liberty Jackson with escort Josiah McPerryman, and Ryleigh Tiger and her escort, Izaia King, Flower Girl Bristol Langdon, and Ring Bearer Raden Tillery. MORE PICS AND SPORTS PAGE A-2

Holdenville Basketball teams Continue to Improve The Holdenville girls were supposed to host Okmulgee last Tuesday, but the Covid virus forced the Lady Bulldogs to stay home. Holdenville head girls’ coach, Jace Johnson wanted to play so when he got word that the Noble Bears were looking for a game, the Wolverines loaded the bus and headed to Noble.

Holdenville’s, Jacob Cox, scored the winning bucket in the Wolverines’ win over Okmulgee. Cox banked a three point shot with 2.3 seconds left to give the.

SENIOR SWINE SHOWMANSHIP CHAMPION: Jon Wiseman Stevie Huff picture with her GRAND CHAMPION HOG Seniors Peyton Foran and Cody McFarland Livestock Show Photos Courtesy of Carrie McFarland.

January is School Board Appreciation month and Holdenville Public Schools would like to recognize and express their deep appreciation for the service and support of the Holdenville Public school board. The members of the board serve a 5-year term and throughout their term, spend countless hours supporting the Holdenville school system.

Potential candidates are reminded that the filing period for area Municipal Offices began Monday and will end at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, February 3. Declarations of Candidacy will be accepted at the County Election Board office, located in the Hughes County Court House, 200 North Broadway.

Mon: Swedish meatballs w/rice; carrots; beets, roll, pudding and milk Tues: Frito chili pie, Mexi corn relish, emerald pears, chocolate cake and milk Wed: Fish, coleslaw, broccoli rice au gratin, cornbread, sugar cookie and milk Thurs: Enchilada casserole, refried beans, Spanish rice, gelatin w/whipped topping and milk Fri: Hot ham & cheese sandwich, French fried, steamed vegetables, sherbet and milk.