A homicide investigation inside the Allen Gamble Correctional Facility in Holdenville has led to a first-degree murder charge against an inmate, according to court documents filed in Hughes County District Court.

July 15 was the first official practice for the Wolverine softball team. Coach Hannah Howell was new to Holdenville Schools and she was putting her team through some simple drills.

The Holdenville Society of Painters and Sculptors (HSPS) Art Center will host its Spring Art Show Open House on Sunday, May 3, 2026, inviting the public to experience a showcase of artwork from local artists, including students, as well as other artists from around the area.

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My name is Malcolm Harden, and I am running for Hughes County Commissioner for District #1. I am a lifelong resident of Hughes County and graduated from Moss School. My parents were the late Lavern and Bill C. Harden, My wife Kay and I have been married for 18 years, and we live in the Holdenville area. I am a veteran of the United States Army and proudly served three years with the 82

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HOLDENVILLE —A partnership between Oklahoma State University and local historians is underway to preserve the stories and lived experiences of Hughes County residents for future generations. The Oklahoma Oral History Research Program (OOHRP), a research division of the Oklahoma State University Library, is working with the Hughes County Historical Society and Museum to record oral histories from community members across the county.