The News recently asked Jody Briggs Second Grade class at Reed Elementary to describe their hero. The responses were nothing short of incredible. We hope it brings a bit of warmth to your home on this cold day...

A powerful winter storm swept across much of the United States over the weekend, bringing widespread snow, ice, and travel disruptions. In Holdenville, the storm delivered between 8 and 10 inches of snow, creating hazardous road conditions but causing minimal damage overall.

Based on reports from 2021 to 2025, Hughes County, Oklahoma, has experienced a high concentration of medical marijuana cultivation, with significant enforcement activity surrounding illegal operations.

• So cocaine is legal in Oregon, but straws aren’t. That must be frustrating.

January is School Board Appreciation month and Holdenville Public schools would like to recognize and say thank you for the service and support of our local school board. The following members of the board serve a 5 year term and throughout their term, spend countless hours supporting our school system.

The Holdenville City Council addressed a wide range of city business during two December meetings, including police equipment upgrades, property transactions, utility system challenges, and ongoing economic development discussions.

Melvin and Gladys Swinhart were life long friends and neighbors here in Holdenville and two of the finest Christians I have ever known. I still miss them.

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“The apathy and inattention of the average citizen is beyond comprehension.” Abigail McCarthy For most humans in modern America, we find ourselves shopping in our local grocery stores most every week. So it is with our family.