The Holdenville Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Joshua Draper, who is wanted for questioning in connection with a home invasion and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon that occurred on the evening of August 3, 2025.

The City of Holdenville has issued an official notice to residents following the discovery of small traces of lead in its water system. In a mass mailing distributed July 16, city officials notified the community that some water service lines are made of “unknown materials,” raising the possibility that lead may be present in parts of the system.

All-State week was a special week for area athletes. The week began with Holdenville High School All-State basketball player, Myah Olden, putting on a stellar performance in the All-State basketball game on Tuesday.

HOLDENVILLE — A Holdenville woman was arrested on July 10 following a reported assault and property damage incident involving her ex-boyfriend near the intersection of Gulf and 2nd Street. According to a probable cause affidavit filed at the Hughes County Courthouse, Summer Gaskins, 34, is facing charges of domestic assault and battery.

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Looking back at HHS...1970.

1970 HHS HIGHLIGHTS Seniors Monte Chesnutt making cracks in Psychology . .