The Hughes County Board of County Commissioners heard an informational presen-tation Monday morning outlining how a county public trust could be used to support future school construction projects for Holdenville Public Schools—including the district’s recently approved gymnasium bond.

PITTSBURGCOUNTY, Okla. (KFOR) — A 17-year-old driver was killed early Saturday morning following a single-vehicle rollover collision on U.S. Highway 270 in Pittsburg County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

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Simons Foundation’s “Infinite Sums” Initiative provides grant for Holdenville Library Holdenville — The Holdenville Public Library has been selected as the only library in Oklahoma to receive a prestigious national grant recognizing innovative library workers who will lead engaging math programs throughout 2026. The award places Holdenville among just 20 libraries nationwide chosen for their commitment to expanding community access to creative, meaningful math experiences.

Blayne P. Norman will serve a three-year term on the Oklahoma Bar Association’s Board of Governors starting January 2026. He will be part of the OBA’s 17-member Board of Governors, which governs the association.

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ADA, Okla. – Master’s degrees will be granted to East Central University (ECU) students as the university conducts its 2025 Fall Commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec.

ADA, Okla. – Bachelor’s degrees will be granted to East Central University students as the university conducts its 2025 Fall Commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec.

This week, the State Election Board mailed postcards to more than 71,000 voters requesting that they update their voter registration address, State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax announced. The postcards were mailed to voters who were identified by the U.S. Postal Service as having completed a National Change of Address Card within the past 12 months. Election officials say the effort helps ensure clean voter registration rolls and is part of the State Election Board's regular voter list maintenance process.

LETTERS TO SANTA Dear Santa: I am 5 years old and have a been a pretty good boy. For Christmas this year I would like a toy violin and a wind-up Popeye. Please don’t forget other little boys and girls.