Body Sunday, December 19 , two Hughes County jail inmates attempted to hang themselves. Deputies responded quickly and both were taken to Holdenville General Hospital.

Body Oklahoma’s civil power is at risk, as a court order showed last week. The unraveling of state power in eastern Oklahoma is fascinating to watch—if you don’t happen to live there.

Body FELONY Elizabeth Nichole Groves—driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs Tiffany dawn Swayngim—harboring fugitive from justice MISDEMEANORS Joshua Ross— possession of controlled dangerous substance Heather Wood— possession of controlled dangerous substance...

Body Sirens blared at the annual Fall Festival as Hughes County EMS celebrated the newest ambulance addition to the fleet. Over a year since the Hughes County EMS Bond was renewed the agency presented to the public an ambulance that celebrates our county history.

Body Imani Le’Shawn Dindy received his Bachelor of Science degree from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater December 11, 2021.

Body The Holdenville Municipal Airport runway is currently under construction. Funds to restore the runway were all from a 100% grant at no cost to the city.

Body The Holdenville airport closed to all air traffic 11-15- 2021. The beacon and radio transmitter were also turned off. Mr. Huffman sold the land to the City of Holdenville in 1946. Mr. Jim Browning was the airport manager.

Body DAVIS CORRECTIONAL FACILITY donated to several different meaningful causes this Christmas, locally and in surrounding areas including the local food bank, the Toys for Tots campaign, and the Seminole Women’s Shelter.

Body Mrs. Sipes with her fellow Grinch fans, Lincoln Logan and Daphne Irby all in their Grinch pajamas for Polar Express Day at Reed Elementary.