It all began several months ago when our president, Diane Bowman, asked if we wanted to enter a float in the Christmas parade. Her question was met with either tepid enthusiasm or stunned silence, depending on how you interpreted it.

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Few families can trace a multi-generation story as uniquely as the Epperleys of Holdenville — a family bound together by an extraordinary legacy of twins spanning more than seven decades. The story begins on May 2, 1953, in Dumas, TX, when N.W.

Lloyd Harold Aguirre passed away at his home in McAlester, Oklahoma at the age of 80, surrounded by family. Lloydgraduatedfrom college in California.

Yep, it’s that time again, when we all take a look at our past years and cast our eyes forward to the future — which we suppose might be an improvement over the past. It’s Sunday afternoon as I sit down to write this which I will simply think of as my “New Years Column.” Well, I guess I need to call it something.

Zachery Austin Berry – Possession of firearm after former felony conviction, Unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, Possession of controlled dangerous substance, Breaking and entering with unlawful intent CIVIL

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.