United States Senator James “Jim” Inhofe made an extended stop in Holdenville Thursday morning as part of a media tour across the state. Visiting informally with a small group of people that gathered to welcome him to the community, Senator Inhofe recalled how he had frequently passed through Holdenville when he worked as an insurance claims agent before entering politics.

The Holdenville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, October 20. Reports from the committees was mostly positive, and another department head was given a raise, part of an ongoing effort to improve all city employee wages. There were new part-time and full-time hires made, and the mayor offered his thoughts on dealing with the COVID 19 pandemic.

The Freshman Candidate is Mylisha Allen, daughter of Alisha Sanders and Michael Allen and granddaughter of Christine and Lex Allen and Tonya Roberts. Mylisha has been a member of basketball, cheer, student council, gifted and talented and class officer.

OKLAHOMA CITY (Oct. 21, 2020) – As part of its Service-First Model, Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS) has worked to develop local community partnerships to meet and serve the agency’s customers. As part of this effort, the Holdenville Church of the Nazarene has offered the agency full access, 24-hours a day to a small meeting room and nursery within the church, as well as an attached building on the church grounds with a large room, kitchen and restroom access. These spaces will allow the agency to offer its services and facilitate family meetings and visitations, among many other things in a warm, comfortable setting.

Senator Jim Inhofe, longtime friend of Hughes County, stopped in Holdenville this past week to visit with friends and local leaders. Left is Mayor John Massad visiting with the Senator about some of the challenges the City is facing. Right the Senator had a good visit Rev. Jimmy Anderson, Pastor of Many Springs Baptist Church. Both the Senator and the Reverend Anderson have done extinsive missionary work during their lifetime.

U.S.—As the presidential election looms, experts expect more dirty tricks from both major party campaigns. And now officials are warning of a growing plot to influence the election by asking Joe Biden questions.

FELONIES Jerry Allen Keef—unlawful possession of controlled drug with intent to distribute Austin Hamilton Newton—burglary in the second degree Destin Wade Votra—unauthorized use of a vehicle MISDEMEANORS Kyle Anderson—driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol Willard Bill Freeman—driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol Cheri Eileen Keef—possession of controlled dangerous substance Buster Naylor—public intoxication Randi Parker—public intoxication MARRIAGES Brandy Lea Barton-Melancon and Shana Leeann Taylor, both of Lamar Brett Allen Carpenter and Destiny Dawn Pasley, both of Yukon DIVORCE Rhonda Gail Brown vs. Jimmy Don Brown Precious M.D.

Good morning to you. Hope you had a great week. This year is just moving right along. So is our wonderful weather but I can say that our fall so far has been just fabulous. For our Bible reading today, let’s look at Genesis 37, Verses 1-4 tells us: (1) And Jacob dwelt in the land where in his father was a stranger, in the land of Canaan. (2) These are the generations of Jacob. Joseph, being seventeen years old, was feeding the flock with his brethren; and the lad was with the sons of Bilhah, and with the sons of Zilpah, his father’s wives: and Joseph brought unto his father their evil report. (3) Now Israel loves Joseph more than all his children, because he was the son of his old age: and he made him a coat of many colours. (4) And when his brethren saw that their father loves him more than all his brethren, they hated him, and could not speak peaceably unto him.