Homographs are words of like spelling but with more than one meaning. A homograph that is also pronounced differently is a heteronym. You think English is easy? It is possible a retired English teacher was bored and came up with the following. Read all the way to the end. This took a lot of work for someone to put together. The bandage was wound around the wound. The farm was used to produce produce. The dump was so full that it had to refuse more refuse. We must polish the Polish furniture. He could lead if he would get the lead out.

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The Golden Pride Marching Band participated in the OSSAA Regional Marching Contest in McAlester recently and for the third year in a row brought home straight Superior ratings! The band is phenomenal this year and we are so proud of their achievements under Holdenville Band Director Sam Crosby and Assistant Band Director McKean Akin, pictured at left.

Our dear friend Dr. Steven Pray wrote an article about several years ago about his growing up years in Holdenville. Many of our new readers have never had the opportunity to read this article so today we want to share part one.

Durant, OK – Each year, the American Bankers Association (ABA) recognizes the nation’s best bank marketing initiatives at the ABA Bank Marketing Conference. The 2022 Brand Slam awards honored elite bank marketing strategies that stood out among hundreds of nationwide entries from banks of all sizes.

Former state Sen. Josh Brecheen spoke in Holdenville on August 29th to local citizens including, Mayor Massad, as part of his ongoing congressional campaign. He spoke about values, traditions, history, and policy.

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