McGirt receives three life sentences
Aug. 26—Jimcy McGirt was sentenced in federal court in Muskogee on Wednesday to life in prison.
Shots fired at Holdenville Policemen
Two Holdenville police officers showed incredible bravery on the night of August 20, while responding to a call at Walmart concerning suspect Devin McKee. McKee had a warrant out for his arrest and Officers Jackson and Grizzle had already been on the lookout for him.
OHP: Hughes County woman dies after vehicle rolls
A Hughes County woman died after the car she was driving rolled over, according to an Oklahoma Highway Patrol report. OHP investigators reported Shirley Snow, 83, of Calvin, died in a single-vehicle incident Thursday afternoon about three miles west of Stuart.
Multi-county car chase leads to drug bust
Tuesday night, August 24, Holdenville Police officers responded to a call of a possible grand theft auto in progress at the Dollar General Store in Holdenville.
Latest COVID report shows decrease in county
There were 31 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hughes County last week. Slightly less than the 43 reported two weeks ago, but officials say we are not out of the woods yet. Cases continue to rise across the state.
Why I Follow Christ
I have not seen clear statistical evidence that fewer Christians die of cancer than non-believers or that they are immune in greater degree from the diseases that afflict the human race. Some of the kindest, most selfless persons I have known have had more than their share of bad health.
HUSBAND NEEDS TO ACCEPT HIS KIDS WHO DON’T SHARE A LOVE FOR SPORTS
Q: My husband was an excellent athlete growing up, and now so is our son. But the boy doesn’t enjoy playing because of the pressure he gets from dad to perform. This is becoming a real source of tension in our home. What can I do?
Hughes County Sheriff’s Report
Tahnee Willow Orr—public intoxication; protective order violation; bench warrant fail to appear protective order violation Elijah Winters—possession of controlled substance Dennis Scott McDonald—knowingly receives any property that was stolen, embezzled, obtained by false pretense or robbery, or...
Hughes County Court Records
FELONY William Shawn Crowell—burglary in the second degree MARRIAGE Nolan O’Brian Grizzle and Katherine Leah Wells, both of Holdenville DIVORCE Aliza L. McIntyre vs.
Red Hatters meet at Tomato Patch for August luncheon
The Red Hat Ladies met for their monthly meeting on August 14. Hostesses were Diane Bowman and Glenda Stinson. They had chosen the Tomato Patch in Tecumseh at the Farmer’s Daughter Market for their monthly meeting. The tables were decorated with a burlap runner covered with vines and sunflowers.
