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Hughes County Sheriff’s Report

5 years ago By News Staff

Body Rachel Dawn Couffer—embezzlement; fraudulently appropriates any property to any use not intended or authorized by the owner where the property is entrusted for a specific purpose, use or disposition and includes any funds “held in trust”

Hughes County residents uninjured in 5 car fatality accident

5 years ago By News Staff

Body A Hughes County driver with four passengers was involved in a five-vehicle accident with one fatality on I-40 Sunday morning. There were no injuries reported in the 2020 Ford Expedition driven by Jack Chapman, 82, Calvin.

Holdenville JOM Meeting Set

5 years ago By News Staff

Body There will be a Holdenville JOM meeting May 11, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. at the Holdenville High School Seminar Center.

2021 HHS Promenade

5 years ago By News Staff

Body Paige Ringgold, Lydia Lucas & Tyler Carter.

Voting irregularity leads to Calvin special election

5 years ago By News Staff

Body A petition filed in the District Court of Hughes County alleging two irregularities in the Calvin election has resulted in a court order for a runoff between two candidates, although the candidate filing the petition isn’t one of them.

Student assaults teacher in HJHS classroom

5 years ago By Randy Mitchell

Body (Editor’s note: Story includes vulgarity or graphic content, etc.) A Holdenville teacher recently resigned after a confrontation with a student which was captured on video.

City Council welcomes new members

5 years ago By News Staff

Body The Holdenville City Council began their April 20 meeting with four new members taking the Oath of Office. These new members, elected April 6, are: Ward 1 - Bill Freeman; Ward 2 - Amber Hunter Orr; Ward 3 - Lori Babb; Ward 4 - Michelle Skipworth.

SWEARING IN - City Clerk Linda Ownbey and four new Holdenville City Council members were sworn in and began their duties at the beginning of the April 20 City Council meeting. The oath was administered by Holdenville City Attorney Trey Irby to (left to right) Ownbey, Amber Hunter Orr, Bill Freeman, Michelle Skipworth, and Lori Babb.

Welcome Home 1971 HHS State Champions

5 years ago By News Staff

Body State Champion Bruce Byerly State Champion Stan Meek State Champion Mike Wilson State Champion Tony Epperson State Champion Ron Hunter State Champion Kenny Snyder Photos Courtesy Carrie McFarland State Champion Larry Smith State Champion Mark Wilson State Champion Gene Shed State...

HUGHES COUNTY COURT RECORDS

5 years ago By News Staff

Body FELONIES Brian Wyatt Iker OSW—malicious injury to property—over $1000 Zachary Dylan Jackson—murder in the first degree—deliberate intent MISDEMEANORS Tahnee Orr—protective order violation MARRIAGE Dennis Phillip Langdon and Christina Marie Vinson, both of Holdenville DIVORCE...

Extinguished: Churchgoers With No Light

5 years ago By News Staff

Body I saw a Facebook post that pictured a three-dimensional billboard showing a crucified Jesus with the words “Live for me” and “I died for you.” There were more than 1,700 comments. One, in particular, caught my eye as I was scrolling through:

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