At the recent Holdenville City Council meeting, resident Phillip Wood took the floor to express his gratitude and appreciation for the ongoing efforts to enhance the city’s appearance and services. Wood began by thanking the council members and City Manager for their dedicated work in cleaning up Holdenville, noting the visible improvements throughout the community.

A well-known and well-loved local young lady as well as her soulmate, Clayton Soloman, died due to injuries sustained from an automobile accident that happened near Calera, Oklahoma, Friday evening. Carley Ann Tatum was born in Ada, Oklahoma on July 18, 2001 to Kevin and Krista Tatum.

Story by KXII Staff CALERA, Okla. (KXII) - Two people have died and more were injured in a crash on Friday night, August 2, in Calera, according to Calera police.

Due to recent changes in the city rules for the shelter a letter was composed by members of HALO and sent to the Holdenville City Council. It reads as follows: August 1, 2024 Holdenville City Council P.O. Box 789 Holdenville, OK 74848 RE: HALO & Holdenville Animal Shelter

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Before I get into what this newish word “BRAT” means, let’s talk about Trump’s right ear. It got shot.

I have found that one of the advantages of reaching the four score level on the age chart is that occasionally people assume that if you have lived that long, surely you must have knowledge about a few things in this life. But an even greater advantage is that whether you know what you’re talking about or not, age has its privilege.

Did you notice the Olympics is happening in Paris? You might have missed it only if you’ve been living under a rock. Controversies, close finishes and medal adorned celebrations have taken over the media and in between we hear stories with a heart punch that punctuates the drama of humanity.

District 22 District Attorney Erik Johnson is pleased to announce that District 22 Chief Investigator Doug Parker has been selected by the State of Oklahoma District Attorney’s Association as the 2024 DA Investigator of the Year.