There was a sigh of relieve in Holdenville and across Hughes and Seminole Counties when the Hughes County Sheriff’s Department announced on social media Wednesday evening that Tiberius Dodson had been taken into custody at a residence north of Holdenville after a brief, losing scuffle with a K-9...

HHS Basketball Homecoming Royalty Pictured L-R: Escort, Fa’khari Carter with Sophomore attendant Shelby Grissom, Tyson Buck with Basketball Homecoming queen, Leaigha Phillips, Junior attendant, Liberty Jackson with escort Josiah McPerryman, and Ryleigh Tiger and her escort, Izaia King, Flower Girl...

SENIOR SWINE SHOWMANSHIP CHAMPION: Jon Wiseman Stevie Huff picture with her GRAND CHAMPION HOG Seniors Peyton Foran and Cody McFarland Livestock Show Photos Courtesy of Carrie McFarland.

January is School Board Appreciation month and Holdenville Public Schools would like to recognize and express their deep appreciation for the service and support of the Holdenville Public school board.

Potential candidates are reminded that the filing period for area Municipal Offices began Monday and will end at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, February 3. Declarations of Candidacy will be accepted at the County Election Board office, located in the Hughes County Court House, 200 North Broadway.

Mon: Swedish meatballs w/rice; carrots; beets, roll, pudding and milk Tues: Frito chili pie, Mexi corn relish, emerald pears, chocolate cake and milk Wed: Fish, coleslaw, broccoli rice au gratin, cornbread, sugar cookie and milk Thurs: Enchilada casserole, refried beans, Spanish rice, gelatin...

When my son was 4 years old, he loved all things “construction” and was in his glory when he received a yellow plastic dump truck for his birthday. Jumping up and down excitedly, he begged me to take him to the park right away.

Good morning to you. Well January is over and it is already February. So glad it is closer to Spring! Have you ever noticed how the world is into sharing. It’s becoming the favorite term for posting messages on Facebook, messenger, etc. We share everything about ourselves now – too much!

S&E TOYS AND MORE - The Holdenville Chamber of Commerce welcomed S&E Toys and More to the business community with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony on Friday, January 22. The business is located at 110 West Main Street and is owned and operated by Shannon and Ollie Teel.

Mrs. Ledo’s 1st grade: Dylan payne, Kelly Ledo, Alexa Messinger, Brandolynn O’Kelly, Eli Gomez Mrs.