The Holdenville Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Joshua Draper, who is wanted for questioning in connection with a home invasion and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon that occurred on the evening of August 3, 2025.

The City of Holdenville has issued an official notice to residents following the discovery of small traces of lead in its water system. In a mass mailing distributed July 16, city officials notified the community that some water service lines are made of “unknown materials,” raising the possibility that lead may be present in parts of the system.

HOLDENVILLE — A Holdenville woman was arrested on July 10 following a reported assault and property damage incident involving her ex-boyfriend near the intersection of Gulf and 2nd Street. According to a probable cause affidavit filed at the Hughes County Courthouse, Summer Gaskins, 34, is facing charges of domestic assault and battery.

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HOLDENVILLE — A gruesome murder inside the Allen Gamble Correctional Center (formerly Davis Correctional Facility) in Holdenville has led to criminal charges after one inmate confessed to strangling his cellmate and attempting to cover up the crime.

HOLDENVILLE — The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) has issued new guidance for high school athletes and their families regarding the “One-Time Change of School Hardship” rule, emphasizing a critical July 15 deadline that could determine athletic eligibility for the 2025–26 school year.