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Throughout the pandemic, fraudsters, hackers and thieves have stolen what could easily exceed a half-a-billion state and federal dollars meant to be used as unemployment assistance for Oklahomans. It is believed to be the largest theft of public money in Oklahoma state history.

In a letter sent to Gov. Kevin Stitt on Monday, State Sen. Warren Hamilton requested the governor convene a special session for the Legislature to prevent private businesses from requiring employees to be vaccinated. The McCurtain Republican said he’d like to see the Legislature prohibit any entity from mandating the COVID-19 vaccine.

This year the City of Holdenville observes the 30th anniversary of partnering with Tyson Food, Inc. to locate a $50 million swine feed mill complex in Holdenville. Archive news articles from that time estimated that the feed mill, trucking, farmer training, office, and breeding stock farm complex would be built over a three-year period. They expected 90 Tyson employees would provide a $2 million payroll to the community.

REVEL JOHNSON is not only one of the best friends I have ever had but also a minister for over 60 years and author of over fifty books. On my last visit with Revel I ask for permission to share some of his history and he said that would be fine. For many years Revel pastored the Calvary Baptist Church in Holdenville and later felt called to build the Evangelistic Christian Center at 105 Broadway of America. The church also operated a Christian School. Today we are sharing the first column he wrote as pastor of the church on page A-4.

Jessica Cellars, General Manager of the Holdenville Sonic and her management team are proud to announce their placement in the top 50 Sonics in the Dr. Pepper Sonic Games Fast & Friendliest competition.

FELONIES Allora Devyne Heiskill—unlawful possession of controlled drug with intent to distribute Lariat Wayne Jagger—burglary in the second degree; larceny of automobile, aircraft or other motor vehicle Destin Wade Votra— burglary in the second degree George Edward York— unlawful possession of controlled drug with intent to distribute MISDEMEANORS Hobart Lee Benson— possession of controlled dangerous substance Erin Denise Green— unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia Daniel Franklin Sanders—possession of controlled dangerous substance Melissa Sanders— possession of controlled dangerous substance MARRIAGE Jonathan Warren Furgerson, Calvin and Jodie Dawn Spencer, Holdenville CIVIL Meadors Properties, LLC vs. Calyx Energy III, LLC—breach of lease SMALL CLAIMS Lee Barrett vs.

One of the deficiencies in language is that we have one word to describe a myriad of objects or situations. This is certainly true when it comes to human relationships. The term friend has been stretched and co-opted to cover the gamut of human interaction. The digital age has brought us many wonderful benefits. Among them is the opportunity to stay in communication with people in our lives either personally or professionally. Unfortunately, the term friend has come to define anyone with whom we have direct or indirect contact.

July 7, 2021 to July 26, 2021 Hobert Lee Benson— possession of controlled substance; possession of paraphernalia Joe Edmond Bowlegs— assault and battery; domestic abuse James Marcus Brown— possession of controlled substance Jennifer Marlene Browning—tampering with utilities; Seminole county warrants Hugh Elliott Carwile— misdemeanor warrant for Hughes county Daniel Wayne Cully— public intoxication; malicious injury or destruction of property less than $1,000 Chris L. Elbert— unauthorized use of a vehicle Rebecca Fields— violation of probation; possession of paraphernalia Gwuan Frierson— criminal trespassing Devan Kyle Gore—90 days HCJ, all concurrent Erin Denise Green— possession of paraphernalia Mark Lester green— driving with license canceled, suspended or revoked Brent Lee Harjo— larceny; possession of medical marijuana without a license; public intoxication; driving with license canceled, suspended or revoked Allora Devynne Heiskill—possession of paraphernalia; possession of controlled substance Derrick Wyot Jacobs— animal cruelty felony Lariat Wayne Jagger— larceny of auto, aircraft or other motor vehicle; receive, possess, conceal stolen vehicle, endangering others while eluding Police Officer Derrick L.

Tribal-government officials say they can handle the new responsibilities placed on them as the result of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in McGirt v. Oklahoma, which effectively declared most of eastern Oklahoma to be the reservation land of the Muscogee, Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw and Seminole nations.